Sixers rule out LeBron James, Joel Embiid for second game of back-to-back
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 6:32 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers will be without LeBron James and Joel Embiid on Saturday during the second game of a back-to-back set. This marks the first occasion this season that the Sixers have had both players sidelined simultaneously. The decision comes as the team aims to manage their star players’ workloads early in the season. The absence may impact the Sixers' performance as they face their opponent.
- •LeBron James and Joel Embiid are out against an unspecified opponent.
- •This is the first game this season without both players.
- •The decision is part of load management for early-season games.
- •Sixers are coming off a recent game prior to this back-to-back.
- 7:05 PMESPN NBA — Sixers sit LeBron, Embiid for second game of back-to-back
- 6:21 PMYahoo Sports — 76ers rule out LeBron James, Joel Embiid vs. Hornets
"The Philadelphia 76ers have ruled out LeBron James and Joel Embiid for Saturday night’s road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets as the organization manages both stars’ injuries during the second half of a back-to-back. Philadelphia’s latest injury report lists James as out due to low back/sciatica management, while Embiid will sit because of […] The post 76ers rule out LeBron James, Joel Embiid vs. Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"LeBron James and Joel Embiid are out for the Sixers on Saturday in the second game of a back-to-back. It's the first time Philly is without both players at the same time.
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External links- ESPN NBAOct 31, 2026, 7:05 PMSixers sit LeBron, Embiid for second game of back-to-back
LeBron James and Joel Embiid are out for the Sixers on Saturday in the second game of a back-to-back. It's the first time Philly is without both players at the same time.
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 6:21 PM76ers rule out LeBron James, Joel Embiid vs. Hornets
The Philadelphia 76ers have ruled out LeBron James and Joel Embiid for Saturday night’s road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets as the organization manages both stars’ injuries during the second half of a back-to-back. Philadelphia’s latest injury report lists James as out due to low back/sciatica management, while Embiid will sit because of […] The post 76ers rule out LeBron James, Joel Embiid vs. Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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