Joel Embiid returning to 76ers' lineup after 13-game absence Wednesday against the Bulls
Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, shoots the ball against Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in Philadelphia. Credit: AP/Chris Szagola
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid will return to the Philadelphia 76ers' lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls after missing 13 consecutive games due to a right oblique strain.
Embiid has been limited to just 33 games this season due to injuries. The latest injury for the 2023 MVP occurred during a 124-117 win over the Miami Heat on Feb. 26.
The 76ers also are welcoming back Paul George to the lineup after a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy.
Philadelphia entered the contest with a 39-33 record and in seventh place in the Eastern Conference, which would mean having to play in the NBA's play-in tournament. The 76ers are 1 1/2 games back of fifth-place Toronto.
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