Embiid, who has been out since Jan. 4 with a foot sprain and knee swelling stemming from last year's meniscus surgery, was a partial participant in Monday's practice, the team said.

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

Joel Embiid greets Tyrese Maxey after the Sixers' upset victory over the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers last week. T he Sixers said that Joel Embiid was a partial participant in Monday morning’s practice and that he will miss the team's next two games. They also stated that he is responding well to left knee treatment.

Embiid has missed the last 11 games as he continues to battle with knee issues and is ruled out for the upcoming home games against the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings.

The Sixers got some good news on Monday as Joel Embiid returned to practice. Albeit, as a partial participant, but it is something for Philadelphia as it moves forward. The big fella will remain out for both the matchups with the Lakers and the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, but Embiid practicing is a good sign going forward.

Joel Embiid was on the floor after Sixers practice Monday chatting with Tyrese Maxey, shooting jumpers and sweating. He even did a few handstands. A return to games is still not imminent. According to a Sixers official,

Joel Embiid appeared healthy and in good spirits at practice Monday, but the star big man will remain out for the Sixers’ next two games.