Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse was hopeful Justin Edwards could return to the team’s lineup for their Monday night matchup against the Chicago Bulls. Unfortunately, that won’t be the case. According to the official NBA injury report,

Maybe it was how it happened that set off Nick Nurse. The 76ers coach was clearly disappointed with his team’s loss and general approach. “Obviously, just the overall vibe was pretty poor from the start,

It makes sense for the Sixers to put themselves in the best position possible for the NBA Draft, but they could show a little more fight than they did Monday.

Amid speculation that Joel Embiid will be shut down for the season due to persistent knee issues, Sixers head coach Nick Nurse said no decision had been made on Embiid’s status beyond Monday’s game against Chicago.

The 76ers perennial All-Star Joel Embiid took a benching on Saturday. Now his Monday status against the Bulls took a troubling turn.

Embiid had a tough time moving around Saturday in a loss to the Brooklyn Nets. He and the team are considering alternative options, including another surgery, for his knee.

Joel Embiid has been battling a left knee injury all season, and he's going to miss Monday night's game against the Bulls, according to a source.