Joel Embiid has yet to play as the Sixers are off to a 1-3 start for the 2024-25 season. Fans and media are grumbling about the star center's availability. Embiid reportedly took issue with a column referencing his son and late brother. The altercation took place after Saturday's 76ers loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Health has not been on their side, especially for their superstar center Joel Embiid. Embiid has only played in two games, missed the first ten games to start the season, and has already said that he won't play in back-to-backs this year.

Joel Embiid has been added to the injury report for the 76ers' matchup vs. the Heat. He is listed as questionable due to an illness.