Here is the complete injury report for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Denver Nuggets on Friday.

The Philadelphia 76ers are enduring a challenging season. The frequent absences of Joel Embiid have been a significant issue for the team, and now a former NBA champion has criticized the center for his role in the team's struggles.

As the Philadelphia 76ers prepared for their Tuesday night battle against the Los Angeles Lakers, the veteran center Joel Embiid was spotted getting shots up be

The other 76ers sidelined for this game against the Cavs are Caleb Martin (right hip sprain), Andre Drummond (left toe injury recovery), Kyle Lowry (right hip sprain), KJ Martin (left foot stress reaction) and Jared McCain (left knee meniscus surgery).

Although the Philadelphia 76ers plan to keep the streak of Joel Embiid missing games going, progress is at least being made. As the Sixers returned to the court

Winning league MVP in 2023, Embiid followed that campaign by playing just 39 games the next season. Having already missed 31 games entering Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Embiid is ineligible for season awards due to the league's 65-game minimum rule.

Heading into their matchup with the LA Lakers Tuesday night, one of the underlying stories was the return of JJ Redick. The former Philadelphia 76ers guard made his return to the city for the first time as a head coach.