Joel Embiid Injury Status Update for April 4th, 2026
Joel Embiid of the Sixers has been ruled out and will not play today. Joel was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 41st game Joel has missed this season.
Joel Embiid Season Averages
Joel's absence leaves a significant hole in the Sixers rotation. Across 37 games this season, he's averaging 26.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game while playing 31.4 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.4 | 26.7 | 7.6 | 4.0 | 18.3 |
Sixers Performance With & Without Joel Embiid
The numbers tell a clear story about Joel's value to the Sixers. With Joel in the lineup this season, the team is 23-13. Without him, they've gone 19-21. The Sixers's net rating is 8.3 points worse per 100 possessions when Joel plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (112.1 vs 118.0), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 23-13 | 19-21 | — |
| Off Rating | 118.0 | 112.1 | -5.9 |
| Def Rating | 113.8 | 116.1 | +2.4 |
| Net Rating | 4.2 | -4.0 | -8.3 |
| PPG | 120.0 | 112.7 | -7.3 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Joel Embiid?
When Joel sits, other Sixers players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Justin Edwards, Kelly Oubre Jr. and VJ Edgecombe stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Joel has been out this season, Justin Edwards has averaged 5.6 more points per game, 3.8 additional field goal attempts and 9.7 extra minutes.
PPG: +5.6 | FGA: +3.8 | MPG: +9.7
When Joel has been out this season, Kelly Oubre Jr. has averaged 3.1 additional field goal attempts.
FGA: +3.1
When Joel has been out this season, VJ Edgecombe has averaged 4.2 additional field goal attempts.
FGA: +4.2
Joel Embiid Betting Trends
For bettors, Joel's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Sixers's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Joel has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Embiid) Tyrese Maxey REB UNDER: 20-11 (+8.6u, 3.6 / -104 avg. line) Tyrese Maxey PRA UNDER: 20-11 (+7.7u, 41.2 / -114 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Joel Embiid's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Pistons @ 76ers - April 4, 2026 Detroit Pistons: Cade Cunningham (Out) Jalen Duren (Questionable) Tobias Harris (Questionable)
We'll continue to monitor Joel's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Sixers.