Breaking down and predicting the Detroit Pistons game Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers, and the injury status of Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris.

Joel Embiid will return from a one-game absence due to illness for the 76ers’ Friday game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, per the team’s starting lineup announcement. Embiid was listed as doubtful on Thursday evening’s injury report,

The Philadelphia 76ers announced an update on Joel Embiid before Friday's game against the Timberwolves (at home).

Here is more on the controversy surrounding Joel Embiid's status against the Wizards on Wednesday, April 1.

Joel Embiid questions the Philadelphia 76ers after being ruled out, expresses frustration over Daryl Morey with team decision-making.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid sounded off on Daryl Morey and the Sixers for their decision to hold him out earlier this week.

Here is the full injury report for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers as they play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.

Joel Embiid posts a follow-up tweet regarding his status amid an April Fool's Day post that has caused drama online.

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.