Joel Embiid Injury Status Update for April 5th, 2026
The Sixers got some good news today — Joel Embiid has been cleared and is officially available to play. Joel had previously been listed as Out, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Sixers.
Joel Embiid Season Averages
The Sixers get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 37 games, Joel is averaging 26.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 31.4 minutes per game.
| 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 24-13. Without him, they've gone 19-21. The Sixers's net rating is 8.4 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 117.8), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 24-13 | 19-21 | — |
| Off Rating | 117.8 | 112.1 | -5.7 |
| Def Rating | 113.4 | 116.1 | +2.7 |
| Net Rating | 4.4 | -4.0 | -8.4 |
| PPG | 119.8 | 112.7 | -7.1 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Joel Embiid Back
With Joel back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Justin Edwards, VJ Edgecombe and Quentin Grimes are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Joel again.
PPG: -5.6 | FGA: -3.8 | MPG: -9.7
FGA: -4.3
PPG: -4.8 | FGA: -3.3
Joel Embiid Betting Trends
With Joel returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Sixers have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Embiid) Tyrese Maxey AST OVER: 24-10 (+13.4u, 6.7 / -109 avg. line) Tyrese Maxey PRA OVER: 24-10 (+12.5u, 37.9 / -114 avg. line)
Joel is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Sixers and the rest of the league.