Embiid missed the 76ers NBA Cup win Friday night against Brooklyn due to “managing swelling in his left knee,” the team announced. He also will not play Sunday against the Clippers, and further updates on his status are expected early next week.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee and will miss a second consecutive game Sunday, the team said.

Embiid missed the entire preseason and first six games of this regular season with left knee injury management before serving a three-game league suspension. He made his season debut against the New York Knicks on Nov. 12 only to miss the following night’s game due to managing the knee.

Joel Embiid will play in a mere four of the Sixers’ first 16 games. A Sixers official said Friday night during the Sixers’ game vs. the Nets that Embiid, in addition to sitting against Brooklyn, will also be out Sunday against the Clippers.

Embiid, who was ruled out for Friday’s game vs. Brooklyn due to left knee injury management, is dealing with swelling in that left knee, the team announced this evening ( Twitter link ). Upon consultation with their medical staff, the Sixers have decided Embiid will also sit out Sunday’s matchup with the Clippers.

Joel Embiid’s knee issues have sidelined him again, leaving the struggling Sixers to fight for wins and keep playoff hopes alive.

Here is the full injury report for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Los Angeles Clippers at home.

Despite being without Joel Embiid, who is dealing with swelling in his left knee, the 76ers managed to end a five-game losing streak against the Nets behind another outstanding performance from self-proclaimed "rookie of the year" Jared McCain.

However, the focus was on Joel Embiid. The Sixers ruled the big fella out shortly before the contest due to left knee injury management and then issued an update during the contes