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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) dunks past Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook, bottom, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 12, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Embiid exits with apparent leg injury, 76ers beat Wizards

By IAN NICHOLAS QUILLEN - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid grimaces after an injury during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, March 12, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Embiid exits game following awkward landing on leg

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Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) goes up for a shot as Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen, left, guard Coby White and center Wendell Carter Jr., right, watch during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Harris scores 24, 76ers beat Bulls 127-105 without 2 stars

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2021, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts after making a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Philadelphia. Embiid is having the best season for a 76ers’ big man since Moses Malone and he has his team atop the Eastern Conference standings headed into the second half of the season. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Embiid emerges as NBA MVP front-runner for East-best 76ers

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid dunk s the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid, Simmons miss All-Star Game; Zion starts instead

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this Dec. 13, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, right, and Joel Embiid talk during an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Philadelphia. The 76ers new coach Doc Rivers is set to begin his first training camp with the team trying to unlock the potential of All-Stars Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File) **FILE**

Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons to miss NBA All-Star Game over contact tracing

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, right, dribbles past Dallas Mavericks' Jalen Brunson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

All-Stars Embiid, Simmons lead 76ers past Dallas 111-97

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts after a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid scores career-high 50 points to lead 76ers past Bulls

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) waits for a pass as Minnesota Timberwolves' Jarred Vanderbilt (8) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Embiid has 37 points as 76ers ease past Wolves, 118-94

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Dwight Howard (39), Matisse Thybulle (22), Shake Milton (18) and Furkan Korkmaz (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Harris shot in final seconds leads 76ers past Lakers 107-106

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Seth Curry, left, looks to make his move against Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Embiid dominates again in 76ers’ 122-110 win over Celtics

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, left, shoots over Boston Celtics center Daniel Theis during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Embiid scores 42, leads 76ers past Celtics 117-109

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, center left, is defended by Miami Heat's Duncan Robinson, left, Chris Silva, center right, and Kelly Olynyk during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Embiid scores 45, Mathias wins it for 76ers in OT on 3

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray, left, blocks the shot attempt by Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Denver tops short-handed 76ers hit with virus, injuries

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) shoots over Brooklyn Nets' Joe Harris (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Virus, injuries leave 76ers set to play with 7 players

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Charlotte Hornets' Bismack Biyombo, left, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, and Danny Green during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid’s double-double leads 76ers past Hornets 118-101

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid dives to save a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid shakes off injury, rallies 76ers past winless Raptors

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

New 76ers president Morey: Embiid, Simmons can work together

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) speaks with Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) after Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)

Brown’s future in jeopardy after 76ers suffer early exit

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) leaves an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

76ers C Embiid leaves game with left ankle injury

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