Former league MVP Joel Embiid has played in just 13 games for the Sixers this season. He’s missed a total of 32 games in 2024-25 and 400 games in his career due to injuries. When healthy, Embiid is one of the top players in the NBA but staying healthy has been an uphill battle.

The 76ers entered the 2024-25 season with hopes of competing atop the Eastern Conference pyramid. At present, they're clinging to life as not only one of the league's more disappointing sides but one of its worst.

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).