The Philadelphia 76ers could have Joel Embiid available when they face the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, while Chicago is monitoring Nic Claxton‘s status as the center moves closer to making his season debut. Both teams have important frontcourt players dealing with injuries ahead of their second meeting in less than a week.
According to the NBA’s official injury report, Embiid is listed as probable due to right foot plantar fascia injury management. Claxton, meanwhile, is questionable with a left hamstring strain. His potential return would give Chicago another option in the middle after missing the start of the season.
Philadelphia enters Sunday’s contest looking to build on its 126-107 victory over Chicago on Monday. However, the Bulls kept the game competitive before the Sixers pulled away late. Chicago has since fallen to 1-7 and is riding a six-game losing streak.
The Sixers also have other frontcourt concerns. Adem Bona is out with a cervical spine sprain, while Dominick Barlow remains sidelined because of a lower back stress reaction. Embiid’s availability is especially important with Philadelphia short on healthy big men. His probable designation offers some optimism, although ...