Joel Embiid, April Fool and Washington Wizards

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Sixers confirm Joel Embiid will miss Wednesday’s game at Washington, despite his ‘April Fools’ tweet
WASHINGTON — Joel Embiid will miss the 76ers’ game at the Wizards on Wednesday with an illness, president of basketball operations Daryl Morey confirmed to The Inquirer Wednesday afternoon. Morey’s confirmation when reached by The Inquirer came after Embiid took to social media to refute the team’s official designation that he had been ruled out for the game.

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Joel Embiid’s April Fool’s Day playing status drama continues with follow-up tweet
76ers, Joel Embiid send mixed messages over whether center is playing vs. Wizards: 'Must be April Fools joke'
76ers Announce Starting Lineup vs Wizards After Joel Embiid News
The Philadelphia 76ers will get a chance to bounce back on Wednesday night.

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Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? Explaining controversy around 76ers star’s status vs. Washington Wizards
Final Injury Report for 76ers-Wizards: Will Joel Embiid, Alex Sarr Play?
76ers’ Joel Embiid suddenly ruled out vs. Wizards after playing sick vs. Heat
Joel Embiid has been ruled out as he deals with an illness.

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Embiid ruled out for Sixers' matchup with Wizards
76ers vs. Wizards: Joel Embiid ruled out for contest due to an illness

Joel Embiid calls out 76ers injury report on his playing status

Joel Embiid suggested the Philadelphia 76ers' injury report about his playing status for their next game was wrong.

Nick Nurse gives update on Sixers' Joel Embiid before Wizards matchup

Coach Nick Nurse gives an update on Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid before the matchup with the Washington Wizards.

NBA news, live updates: Magic's Franz Wagner returns Wednesday; Joel Embiid ruled out after April Fool's confusion; Lakers and Nuggets clinch playoff spots

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is close to making his return. Curry's goal is to reportedly play against the Houston Rockets on Sunday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 38-year-old point guard last played on Jan. 30 against the Detroit Pistons after suffering a knee injury.

Sixers star downgraded to out vs. Wizards due to illness

The Sixers won't have their full Big Three against the Wizards on Wednesday.

Tyrese Maxey Recalls Joel Embiid’s Prediction Before NBA Debut

Tyrese Maxey shares how Joel Embiid believed in him before his first NBA game, a moment that still resonates today.

Multiple Sixers discuss struggles against Heat zone in road loss

Multiple members of the Philadelphia 76ers discuss struggles against the zone defense the Miami Heat employ in the loss on Monday.

Bam Adebayo confronted Joel Embiid about his fouling practices during latest Sixers loss

Things are not looking good in Philadelphia as the 76ers lost to the Heat on Monday.