The Philadelphia 76ers will be hosting the Brooklyn Nets in tonight’s NBA Cup action. Both teams are winless in the Cup so far and will look to grab their first win tonight. As of now, the Sixers seem to be hitting a new low this week. On Monday they lost to Miami and on Wednesday after a huge team meeting Philly was hoping for a change of fortune but another loss came their way.

Furthermore, the Sixers are now winless in five even after rolling out their Big 3 for the first time this season, The trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George is yet to deliver as a unit. Now, Philadelphia is 2-12 for the season and in some serious trouble. They currently possess the worst record in the league and losing doesn’t seem like an option. However, once again 7x All-Star center, Joel Embiid is listed on the injury report of the Sixers.

He is listed as questionable ahead of the Nets game tonight. Additionally, as per Keith Pompey, the Philly Star was present at the team’s shootaround but did not participate. “Sixers center Joel Embiid watched but did not participate in this morning’s shootaround. He is listed as questionable for tonight’s game against the Nets with left-knee injury management.“ Embiid is listed as doubtful again due to a left knee injury management. He played his best game of the season on Wednesday against the Grizzlies scoring 35 points and recording eleven boards.

Having played four of the last five games, uncertainty clouds Joel Embiid’s availability once again. Before the season began, the Sixers emphasized prioritizing rest to prevent injuries down the stretch. However, given their current struggles, is this still the right approach? The Sixers desperately need wins, and their chances plummet whenever Embiid is sidelined. Let’s take a closer look at the Sixers’ injury report and roster depth heading into this crucial matchup.

Philadelphia 76ers injury report, depth chart and more

76ers Injury Report

Well, another star part of the Big 3 will miss tonight’s game apart from the questionable Joel Embiid, and that is Paul George. He suffered a knee injury early into the second half of Wednesday’s game against the Grizzlies and did not return to the court. It was the same knee George hyperextended during the preseason which led him to miss the start of the season.

He has been ruled out another two weeks this time. The other player on the report is veteran guard, Kyle Lowry who is suffering from a right hip strain and will miss the team’s next three games including tonight’s game against the Nets.

76ers Depth Chart

Let’s see what the probable lineup of the Sixers be for tonight and their depth as well.

This game is crucial for Philadelphia, and entering it without their MVP center, Joel Embiid is a significant setback. However, the team must rally, with players like Tyrese Maxey and rookie Jared McCain needing to step up to secure a much-needed win tonight.