Joel Embiid Injury Status Update for May 6th, 2026
Joel Embiid of the Sixers has been ruled out and will not play today. Joel was previously listed as Probable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 49th game Joel has missed this season.
Joel Embiid Season Averages
Joel's absence leaves a significant hole in the Sixers rotation. Across 43 games this season, he's averaging 26.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game while playing 31.9 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.9 | 26.7 | 7.7 | 4.2 | 18.5 |
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 24-14. Without him, they've gone 21-23. The Sixers's net rating is 7.7 points worse per 100 possessions when Joel plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (111.5 vs 117.5), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 24-14 | 21-23 | — |
| Off Rating | 117.5 | 111.5 | -6.0 |
| Def Rating | 113.5 | 115.3 | +1.7 |
| Net Rating | 3.9 | -3.8 | -7.7 |
| PPG | 119.4 | 112.2 | -7.2 |
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 Trendon Watford stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Joel has been out this season, Justin Edwards has averaged 5.7 more points per game, 4.0 additional field goal attempts and 9.4 extra minutes.
PPG: +5.7 | FGA: +4.0 | MPG: +9.4
When Joel has been out this season, Kelly Oubre Jr. has averaged 3.3 additional field goal attempts.
FGA: +3.3
When Joel has been out this season, Trendon Watford has averaged 3.4 additional field goal attempts and 5.8 extra minutes.
FGA: +3.4 | MPG: +5.8
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) Quentin Grimes AST UNDER: 27-15 (+10.9u, 3.5 / -109 avg. line) Tyrese Maxey AST UNDER: 24-14 (+9.7u, 6.7 / -106 avg. line)
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.