Joel Embiid Out for 76ers Due to Sinus Fracture
Joel Embiid, the center for the Philadelphia 76ers, is out due to a sinus fracture. This injury means he will not be playing for the team. The injury was confirmed on December 20, 2024.
What It Means
This news impacts both Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers significantly. Embiid has been performing well this season with averages of 20.3 points per game and 7.7 rebounds per game. He has also been a top performer in several games, finishing in the top five among all players in points in three of seven games.
The team will need to rely on other players during his absence. Andre Drummond is next in line at center, averaging 7.8 points per game and playing about 20 minutes each game. The team will hope Drummond can step up while Embiid recovers from his sinus fracture.
