Meanwhile, Andre Drummond (left toe sprain), Caleb Martin (right groin soreness), Kyle Lowry (right hip sprain), KJ Martin (left foot stress reaction) and Jared McCain (left knee surgery) will remain sidelined. McCain will miss the remainder of the season.

Another game, another absence on the way for Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. With the New York Knicks in town on Wednesday night, the Sixers are looking to complete a back-to-back set ...

The latest on which Sixers will be available for Tuesday night's game against the juggernaut Oklahoma City Thunder.

Embiid’s played in just total 13 games thus far for the Sixers, who entered Wednesday 11th in the Eastern Conference standings at 15-23. He’s been sidelined by everything from troubles with his left knee and foot to a sinus fracture that’s led him to wear a protective mask in games since Dec. 20.

Joel Embiid will not play in the 76ers' matchup vs. the Knicks. Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, however, could return from injury.

What could be the take on Joel Embiid 's situation? The Philadelphia 76ers with their extensive injury list, are in trouble on most game nights these days. After their defeat against the New York Knicks in their recent matchup, they now sit at 11th in the East with a 15-24 record and postseason hopes might be slipping away already.

Tyrese Maxey, who showed up on the injury report Tuesday night with a hand sprain, and Paul George, who has played in just 27 games this season, are also banged up, culminating in a much easier matchup for the Knicks than one would’ve thought months ago.

The New York Knicks will face the Philadelphia 76ers in this NBA matchup at the Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday, January 15th. WATCH: Knicks vs 76ers Live | Str

Once upon a time, the New York Knicks were interested in trading for Joel Embiid. Luckily, a deal never happened.

Jalen Brunson scored 16 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers.

When it comes to Philadelphia 76ers' seasoned stars Joel Embiid and Paul George, the team has been cautious with their approach to back-to-back sets. Embiid didn’t plan to participate in back-to-backs at all this year.