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Embiid

Embiid has missed three straight games and eight of the 76ers’ last 10. Philly is just 2-6 across Embiid’s last eight absences, and the team will hope to get him back sooner rather than later. Until Embiid is back in action, Andre Drummond and Adem Bona should continue to soak up minutes in the frontcourt.

Injured during Thursday’s win over the Heat, Embiid has been diagnosed with a strained right oblique. He’ll miss at least three games before being re-evaluated, starting with Sunday’s game against the Celtics. When Embiid has been out, the 76ers have started Andre Drummond, with Adem Bona remaining in the backup center role. Look for that to be the case on Sunday.

While Embiid’s knee has been the focus of most fantasy managers’ attention this season, it was his ribs that were the problem on Thursday. The 7-footer took an inadvertent hit to his right side during the second quarter and appeared to struggle with the pain at various points for the rest of the game. However, this didn’t keep Embiid from knocking down a dagger three-pointer with 29.2 seconds remaining, giving the 76ers a 124-117 lead that would hold as the final score. The good news is that Philadelphia is off until Sunday. Hopefully, that time off benefits Embiid.

Embiid is good to go after initially being listed as probable for Thursday’s game. He played 26 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Pacers, and fantasy managers should expect to see Embiid take on a similar workload. Andre Drummond will likely fall out of the rotation entirely, with Adem Bona serving as the backup.

Embiid returned to the 76ers’ lineup on Tuesday, logging 26 minutes in a win over the Pacers. He should take on a similar workload against the Heat, and the former MVP doesn’t need to play heavy minutes to provide elite fantasy value.

Back in the 76ers’ lineup for the first time since February 7, Embiid started and played 26 minutes on Tuesday. A combination of an unspecified minutes limit and Philadelphia winning by a 135-114 final score helped with the management of the 7-footer’s workload. Embiid was effective while on the floor, even if his mobility remains an issue. Philadelphia’s final two games of Week 8 are on Thursday and Sunday; hopefully, that ensures fantasy managers of two more Embiid games.

Following a five-game absence, Embiid will be back in the lineup to take on Indiana. His return will push Andre Drummond back to the bench, though managers shouldn’t rush to drop him since Embiid could still miss time moving forward.

Embiid has missed the last five games with various injuries. While he could return Tuesday against the Pacers, the 31-year-old’s status is still up in the air given his questionable listing. Andre Drummond started and had six points and nine rebounds in 22 minutes in Embiid’s absence on Sunday against the Timberwolves. Drummond would likely start again if Embiid remains out Tuesday.

Embiid will miss a fifth straight game as he continues to manage multiple ailments. Andre Drummond has been starting in his place for all but one of those games, with Adem Bona occupying the role for the other. One of the two should start against Minnesota, with Drummond being the preferred streaming option.

Saturday’s game will be the fourth that Embiid has missed due to right knee injury management. His continued absence means the 76ers will rely on Andre Drummond and Adem Bona to hold down the fort at the center position.