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 sidelined for Friday night’s NBA Cup game against the Brooklyn Nets due to what the team described as left knee injury maintenance.

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