Joel Embiid lands on injury report for Bulls game

Joel Embiid lands on injury report for Bulls game appeared first on ClutchPoints . Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to get back in the win column on Sunday as they visit the Chicago Bulls, but it appears as if they will have their regular starting lineup intact. Joel Embiid , who has missed two of the 76ers’ games so far this season, was listed as probable on the team’s injury report against the Bulls. Joel Embiid was officially listed on the 76ers’ report as dealing with right foot plantar fascia injury management. It’s not a new injury, it’s from last season and the 76ers are likely taking a precautious approaching to managing their star big man’s health. Amid the team’s roster revamp in the offseason, adding stars LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, Embiid remains a very important piece to the 76ers’ potential success. The seven-time All-Star and 2023 league MVP is still among the very best centers in the NBA. Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial) This season, he’s playing a little over  32 minutes per game across the eight games he’s appeared in. He’s averaging 17.9 points, 9.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists with splits of 38.1 percent shooting from the field, 10.7 percent shooting from the 3-point line and 89.3 percent shooting from the free-throw line. While Embiid’s shooting percentages might be cause for alarm , conventional wisdom suggests he gets closer to his career averages as the season progresses. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, Embiid was thought to be a franchise cornerstone for the 76ers. In a manner of speaking, he has been, he’s only been dashed with bad injury luck. Last year, amid being limited to only 38 games, Embiid was able to return for the playoffs and help lead the 76ers to an opening round upset against the Boston Celtics. Related: Alleged LeBron James stalker claims he’s his son after getting arrested Related: Skip Bayless blasts 76ers star LeBron James for poor play vs. Cavs: ‘LeBricks!’