Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is already seeing his name involved in trade speculation following yet another discouraging postseason elimination. After it was reported that the reigning league MVP was displeased with the firing of former head coach Doc Rivers, the rumor mill sparked regarding the big man's potential exit. So much so, Stefan Bondy claims that "Embiid is the guy to watch for the Knicks", presumably in respect to a potential deal between them and the Sixers. Marc Stein refuted this claim a bit, deeming the talk to be "strictly media chatter" at this period of time. Obviously nothing is imminent, but this represents a fascinating offseason storyline to watch ahead of the NBA Draft and beyond.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is not happy with the team's decision to fire head coach Doc Rivers, club president Daryl Morey has confirmed. "He was very close with coach Rivers and, yeah, he was shocked," Morey said. Rivers worked three years in Philadelphia and Embiid improved his numbers in each season under him. The cooperation, of course, culminated with Embiid being voted the regular-season MVP in 2022-23. It remains to be seen how well he works under new leadership. "It's my job to help convince him that the new coach is someone that he'll have a great relationship with as well," Morey added.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden and center Joel Embiid had poor showings in Sunday's Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics. Harden and Embiid combined for just 24 points on 8-for-29 shooting from the field and committed nine total turnovers. The Sixers were knocked out of the second round yet again and have a lot of decisions to make this offseason. Harden described his relationship with head coach Doc Rivers as just "okay" which is not the greatest sign given he could enter free agency. The Sixers will have to take a good look at their roster to see if the tandem of Harden and Embiid have enough to bring home the trophy.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid put together another strong performance during Thursday's Game 6 versus the Boston Celtics. The MVP knocked down a pull-up jumper to tie the game at 81 with six minutes left. After that, Embiid went 0-for-2 from the floor as the Sixers dropped Game 6. Embiid finished with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks in 41 minutes of action. This was a golden opportunity for the Sixers to close out the series at home. Now, they'll head to Boston for a Game 7 on Sunday.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will suit up for Thursday's Game 6 versus the Boston Celtics. As expected, Embiid is going to suit up for Thursday's contest with a chance to go to the Eastern Conference Finals on the line. Embiid has been banged up since suffering a knee sprain during their first-round series versus the Brooklyn Nets. Despite that, Embiid has continued to play through the issue and is expected to continue playing.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 6 against the Boston Celtics. As expected, Embiid is considered questionable, but is most likely going to suit up. He suffered a right knee sprain during the first-round, but has continued to play through the issue. The expectation is that Embiid is going to continue playing, so fantasy managers should have nothing to worry about. He'll look to help the Sixers advance to their first conference finals in over 20 years.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid scored 33 points in Tuesday's 115-103 win over the Celtics. The MVP shot a rough 10-for-23 from the field. However, he at least went 3-for-7 from deep and 10-for-11 from the charity stripe while adding seven rebounds and four blocks. Embiid has struggled shooting in this series, so his knee sprain may be causing him some problems. That said, he will continue to get plenty of minutes and should remain Philly's top performer in Game 6 on Thursday evening.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will play and start Tuesday's game against the Boston Celtics. Embiid continues to be listed as questionable as he nurses a knee sprain, but will fight through the injury yet again. Head coach Doc Rivers hinted on changing the rotation a bit to get Embiid more rest. If Embiid sits for longer stretches at a time, Paul Reed should see an increased role.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) remains listed as questionable heading into Tuesday's Game 5 against the Boston Celtics. The big man suffered a sprained right knee during the first-round, but has played through the pain. The expectation is that Embiid will continue to play, but will probably stay on the injury report. It's hard to imagine Embiid sitting out a pivotal Game 5 even if he's not 100 percent healthy.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid finished with 34 points and 13 rebounds in the overtime win over the Boston Celtics. The MVP struggled shooting in this one, going 11-for-26 from the field and 0-for-3 from deep. Fortunately, he missed only three of his 15 tries from the charity stripe, so DFS managers still got a productive game from him overall. It's likely Embiid's lingering knee sprain is giving him some problems. However, he should remain a preferred fantasy option for Game 5 on Tuesday night.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Celtics. The MVP has a sprained right knee. However, his presence on the injury report is a formality, so fantasy managers should consider him probable heading into Game 4. Embiid is coming off a stellar outing, finishing the Game 3 loss with 30 points, 13 rebounds, four blocks, and one steal, making him an enticing DFS option on Sunday.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid looked good despite his squad dropping Game 3 to the Boston Celtics on Friday night. After scoring only 15 points in Game 2, the MVP had a game-high 30 points in this one. He also had 13 rebounds and four blocks. Although Embiid was visibly exhausted during the game, it was still a productive outing for the 29-year-old. That said, even if he isn't 100%, he's still an ideal DFS option on Sunday for Game 4

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is considered questionable heading into Game 3 against the Boston Celtics on Friday. The big man missed Game 1 due to a right knee sprain, so he'll likely remain on the injury report throughout the series. The Sixers were able to take Game 1 without Embiid. However, they dropped Game 2 with Embiid back on the court. It's hard to imagine Embiid missing Game 3, but fantasy managers will have to check back on Friday for another update. Paul Reed would move into the starting five, assuming Embiid is unavailable.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) returned to the floor for Game 2 versus the Celtics. The 2022-23 MVP logged 27 minutes, finishing with 15 points. He shot a rough 4-for-9 from the field while failing to sink either of his attempts from deep. However, he went 7-for-8 from the charity stripe and had five blocks. Embiid, who hasn't been available since injuring his knee on April 20, likely had some residual rust from the lengthy layoff, so there's a good chance he will play better in Game 3 on Friday.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) was named the 2022-23 Kia NBA MVP on Tuesday night. The 29-year-old had a remarkable season, averaging a career-high 33.1 points in 66 games. He also logged 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.7 blocks, and 1.0 steals. Unfortunately, he's listed as doubtful heading into Game 2 of the postseason series with the Boston Celtics, although it appears he could be available soon. In the meantime, Paul Reed, who had a double-double in Game 1, may remain in the starting lineup. While Reed's rostering cost will be significantly higher than it was even a few weeks, he should see plenty of minutes, which is never a bad thing for fantasy managers.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will remain doubtful for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Boston Celtics. Embiid continues to rehab his injured knee, but a return to the court Wednesday is unlikely. Paul Reed got another start and followed up with his second-straight double-double while hauling in 13 rebounds. Reed should start again while playing heavy minutes. Philadelphia should make an official ruling on Embiid closer to tip-off.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) has been named the 2022-2023 Most Valuable Player Of The Year. Embiid finally surpassed Nikola Jokic after finishing as a runner-up the past two years to earn his first MVP award. Embiid was masterful this season, recording averages of 33.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.0 steals per game. Embiid recorded career-highs in points, shooting percentage, and free-throws made per game and led the Sixers to the three-seed in the East. As long as he remains healthy, Embiid should be a fantasy stud for years to come.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) didn't suit up for Monday's postseason clash with the Celtics. However, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, there's "optimism" he'll return for Game 2 on Wednesday. The 29-year-old sprained his right LCL during the playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets and has been on the shelf since. Fortunately, Embiid appears to be trending in the right direction, with The Athletic's Shams Charania reporting he underwent platelet-rich plasma treatment recently. There will be several updates about Embiid's condition heading toward Game 2. But if he's out again, James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, and Tobias Harris could continue to benefit significantly on the offensive end. At the same time, Paul Reed, who started in Game 1, will likely remain with the first five.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) has been ruled out for Game 1 against the Boston Celtics on Monday. As expected, the superstar big man is unable to play due to a sprained right LCL. His absence will mean that Paul Reed moves into the starting five for this game. It's worth noting that Reed grabbed 15 rebounds in Game 4 versus the Brooklyn Nets. However, the absence of Embiid is obviously a significant hit to this Sixers roster. Tobias Harris, James Harden, and Tyrese Maxey will all be asked to pick up the slack with Embiid out.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is doubtful to play Monday against the Boston Celtics. Embiid is dealing with a sprained LCL in his knee and, despite the added rest time from their first round sweep, will likely miss their first game against the Celtics. It seems there is optimism for the center as he continues to make strides in his recovery. With Embiid likely on the sidelines, the Sixers will likely turn to Paul Reed again. Reed recorded a 10-point, 15-rebound double-double in his last spot start.