The last time Embiid played in Denver, Tom Brady was still the Patriots’ quarterback and the United Kingdom was still part of the European Union. Nuggets coach Michael Malone, who played part of his high school career at Seton Hall Prep, underscored how Jokic’s availability compared to Embiid’s.

The news arrived after Embiid missed the previous six games because of a sprained left foot. The seven-time All-Star has only played 13 games this season because of the sprained foot, knee swelling, left knee management, a right sinus fracture, and a three-game suspension.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Philadelphia 76ers have had to battle through most of the season without their superstar big man, Joel Embiid, and it has caused them to fall short in a season filled with high expectations.

A chant from Denver Nuggets fans that broke out Tuesday proves Joel Embiid remains as vilified as ever in Colorado. The Nuggets dominated the Philadelphia 76ers in their interconference matchup at Ball Arena in Denver,

Joel Embiid has only played 13 out of a possible 39 games thus far and that number isn't going to increase for at least another 7-to-10 days as the Sixers will re-evaluate him then amid his knee troubles.

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers gives his thoughts on the Philadelphia 76ers trying to win while Joel Embiid is sidelined.

One of the most anticipated player matchups in the NBA is when Nikola Jokic faces off against Joel Embiid. Among the current crop of modern players, it's arguably the biggest matchup of them all. Unfortunately,