While Joel Embiid being ruled out for the Philadelphia 76ers‘ upcoming game isn’t strange by itself, the former MVP’s status as ‘out’ for tonight’s contest against the Washington Wizards came by way of a few bizarre circumstances.
Embiid won’t play in the 76ers’ game against the Wizards, as he is officially ruled out with an illness. However, according to the star, it’s not because he doesn’t want to play.
In a series of a few tweets, Embiid challenged his own status on Philadelphia’s injury report, most recently calling out his own team after going after a reporter online for saying that he wouldn’t play on Wednesday.
Confusing? Yes.
Is Joel Embiid Playing Tonight?
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No, Joel Embiid is not playing tonight, despite what he’s said online on Wednesday.
Actually, based on his recent comments, his status might not be able to be confirmed until the game ends and Embiid doesn’t play any minutes, because, in the hours before the game, the status of the center has bounced back and forth.
Officially, Embiid is on the Sixers’ injury report.
Joel Embiid Tweets
The day started with Embiid listed as out for the 76ers game on Wednesday. While he did play on Monday and previously wasn’t on the injury report, to his surprise, he was added to the list by the team.
In a tweet earlier on Wednesday, Embiid went at a reporter for confirming Philadelphia’s injury report.
“Must be APRIL FOOLS joke???? Played against Miami in the same conditions and I’m planning to play tonight!!! #SweatItOut,” he wrote on X.
Embiid challenged the fact that he was ruled out on the injury report, despite what official league records showed.
That was then followed up hours later by another tweet in which he apparently called out his own team for not letting him play.
“I guess they won’t let me play basketball!!” he wrote on X.
Again, just to be clear, Embiid has been listed as out on the injury report all day. The records show his status hasn’t changed, despite what he’s said on social media. The 2023 MVP even thought his status was an April Fools joke, but despite that, he does not look to be suiting up on Monday, despite saying he would be fine to play.
Embiid recently missed a month with a knee injury, and is now reportedly dealing with an illness.
In 36 games this season, he is averaging 26.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists on 49.5% shooting.
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