Joel Embiid has said he may never play in another back-to-back for the Philadelphia 76ers, and he won’t this week. Both Embiid and Paul George will sit out Wednesday’s game with the unbeaten Cleveland Cavaliers (12-0) due to left knee injury management. The Sixers (2-8) are also playing without Tyrese Maxey (hamstring).

Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George will miss Wednesday's home game against the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers due to injury management. Embiid and George are sitting out the second game of the Sixers' back-to-back as the team takes a long-term approach with both players and their return from left knee issues.

Joel Embiid's 2024-25 season got off to a disastrous start off of the floor. What was supposed to be a season focused on health and making it to the playoffs in peak condition began with a preseason knee injury and an altercation with a local reporter that led to a three-game suspension.