Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) controls the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Oct. 25, 2025.

Joel Embiid is back on the Philadelphia 76ers injury report, but this appearance less than a month into the 2025-26 NBA regular season is related to a new ailment.

The Sixers' oft-injured star is dealing with right knee soreness ahead of Philadelphia's game against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, Nov. 11, according to the team. Embiid's left knee has given him issues in the recent past, including last season when he had to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery and missed the final 25 games.

The 7-foot center has played in six of the Sixers' 10 games since returning from that procedure and making his 2025-26 debut on Oct. 22. But he has not yet appeared in a game on the second night of a back-to-back this season as a precaution.

Embiid has been healthy enough to appear in just 70 NBA games since being named the league's MVP in 2023. He's currently averaging 19.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.5 blocks per game this season.

Here's what to know about Embiid's latest injury for the Philadelphia 76ers, including his status ahead of Tuesday's game against the Boston Celtics:

Is Joel Embiid playing tonight?

No. The Philadelphia 76ers injury report lists Joel Embiid as "out" for the team's game against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, Nov. 11 due to right knee soreness.

Joel Embiid injury update

Embiid is being examined by team doctors due to his right knee soreness, according to the Sixers, and there will be further updates from the organization as appropriate. The cause of the injury is unclear at this point.

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The Nov. 11 NBA regular season game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics is scheduled to tip at 8 p.m. ET. It will be broadcast nationally on NBC and Peacock.

  • Date: Nov. 11
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET
  • Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena (Philadelphia)
  • TV: NBC
  • Streaming: Peacock, Fubo

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? Injury update for Celtics vs. 76ers

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