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Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers.
South Philadelphia will witness the return of Paul George for the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, March 25.
What about Joel Embiid?
All signs are pointing to the Sixers potentially getting two massive upgrades against the struggling Chicago Bulls on Wednesday.
On Wednesday afternoon, PhillyVoice’s Sixers insider Adam Aaronson offered a prediction that Sixers fans surely want to hear via 97.5 The Fanatic:
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 02: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers on the court against the LA Clippers in the second half at Intuit Dome on February 02, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
“I do think [Embiid] will be back tonight. I don’t think it’s too challenging to come up with the conclusion that he probably could’ve come back on Monday, but the 76ers would’ve went from significant underdogs to significant underdogs if he played against Oklahoma City, with all the guys that they had out elsewhere. They have two huge games coming up after tonight’s game against Chicago, and it might’ve made a little bit more sense to give him a couple extra days.”
97.5 The Fanatic
The Philly Voice’s @SixersAdam Discussed Joel Embiid’s Availability For Tonight’s Game On @975Middays:
“I do think [Embiid] will be back tonight. I don’t think it’s too challenging to come up with the conclusion that he probably could’ve come back on Monday, but the 76ers
What’s Joel Embiid’s Injury Report Status For 76ers-Bulls?
The Sixers listed Joel Embiid as questionable for Wednesday’s matchup against the Bulls.
Lately, the star center has been dealing with an oblique strain. He hasn’t stepped foot on the court since the February 26 matchup against the Miami Heat.
At the time, Embiid was working his way back from knee and shin concerns. Following a February 7 game against the Phoenix Suns, Embiid missed five games in a row. His recovery period included the NBA’s All-Star break.
When Embiid returned to the court on February 24, against the Indiana Pacers, he played for 26 minutes. In the following game against Miami, Embiid clocked in for 31 minutes.
Since then, Embiid has missed 13 games for Philadelphia.
Sixers stars Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 5: Tyrese Maxey #0 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers react against the Denver Nuggets in the first half at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 5, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
The 76ers’ Injury Report Is Still Crowded
Although Embiid’s presence was a major setback for the Sixers, he’s not the only prominent player who has been absent.
When Paul George returns on Wednesday, it will mark his first appearance in 25 games. George violated the NBA’s anti-drug policy, which prevented him from playing in every game since January 31.
The two-time All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey is dealing with a hand injury. His last game was on March 7, when the Sixers paid a visit to the Atlanta Hawks.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 22: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during a game against the Houston Rockets at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Since then, Maxey has missed nine games in a row. He will be out for his 10th on Wednesday. Kelly Oubre is another rotational player who is out for an extended period. As he deals with an elbow sprain, Oubre is coming up on missing his eighth game in a row.
Lastly, the Sixers are unsure about the availability of Quentin Grimes on Wednesday. Earlier this week, Grimes was downgraded on the injury report due to an illness. He missed the OKC Thunder matchup, but showed signs of being on pace to return on Wednesday, as he was on the court for the morning shootaround.