Joel Embiid (knee) will remain out on Saturday for 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (left knee contusion) will not play against the Miami Heat on Saturday night.
What It Means:
It's looking increasingly likely that Embiid is held out until after the All-Star break, and he probably won't participate in the Rising Stars Challenge. Jahlil Okafor will start again as the 76ers continue to showcase him for potential trade suitors.
Okafor is averaging 13.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.9 blocks over 25.4 minutes per game in 22 starts this season. He's currently tied for ninth on the 76ers with a -1.5 nERD.
Source:
Rotoworld.com
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