PHILADELPHIA— Joel Embiid’s endless injury updates read like this for the week — he sat out Wednesday night’s loss against Orlando, there’s a chance he could play Friday against the Magic and, no, the 76ers haven’t yet considered shutting own the All-Star center.

According to Ky Carlin on Sixers Wire, 76ers head coach Nick Nurse said on Friday about the status of Embiid: "He's been on court the last few days. "He’s doing OK. His knee swelling is down, feeling a little better. Maybe he’ll like get through tonight, and hope there’s a chance he can play in the next game."

Embiid will miss his 17th game of the Sixers' season on Friday. Paul George will return against the Magic, Andre Drummond was updated to questionable, while rookie Adem Bona is out.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse has confirmed there are no plans to shut Joel Embiid down for the season.

Joel Embiid is listed as out for the Sixers' home rematch against the Orlando Magic on Friday night.

Joel Embiid's endless injury updates read like this for the week — he sat out Wednesday night's loss against Orlando, there's a chance he could play Friday against the Magic and, no, the 76ers haven't yet considered shutting own the All-Star center.

The Sixers will host the Magic again on Friday which makes one wonder if Embiid will be ready to go for that one. If he can, it would potentially be only the second game where Phi