Embiid, who has played in only nine games since returning from left knee surgery, is listed as probable for the Pacers matchup. Maxey initially carried the same designation but has since been downgraded to questionable due to illness. Philadelphia could find itself in a unique predicament if the latter is ultimately ruled out.

Now 31 and again attempting to work his way back to health, Philadelphia's superstar center is learning what he's still capable of.

The Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers will lock horns in an interconference regular-season game on Friday.

People noticed it when NBA reporter Harrison Grimm shared the update on X. The comment he liked showed Simmons in a 2025–26 lineup with Tyrese Maxey, Ron Holland, Paul George, and Joel Embiid. Right now, Simmons is a free agent after the Brooklyn Nets bought out his contract in 2025.

LeBron James hit a late go-ahead 3-pointer and scored 29 points, Luka Doncic had a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 on Sunday night.

The Philadelphia 76ers were fined $100,000 by the NBA for violating injury reporting rules regarding Joel Embiid's availability against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday.

Here is the latest injury news for Kelly Oubre Jr. and other members of the Philadelphia 76ers amid a break in the schedule.