The timing matters. The Philadelphia 76ers ruled him out for the February 19 matchup against the Atlanta Hawks due to right knee injury management and fresh shin soreness. Reports surfaced through ESPN detailing his conservative plan – skipping back-to-backs, embracing load management, and prioritizing April over February.

Joel Embiid will miss the Philadelphia 76ers’ next three games with a right oblique strain, the team announced Saturday evening.

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid has yet to experience success in the playoffs, and he feels that his health has been the biggest factor in his postseason woes.

BOSTON — Joel Embiid will miss the 76ers’ next three games with a right oblique strain, the team announced Saturday evening. Embiid will be out for Sunday’s nationally televised game at the Boston Celtics,