Joel Embiid Stats

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was nearly named the league's MVP in 2021-22. However, he narrowly fell short, with Nikola Jokic claiming the award for the second consecutive time. With the Sixers falling short during the playoffs, Embiid has already begun preparing for the new season by putting in work on the perimeter and improving his finishing touch at the basket. The 28-year-old, who recently underwent surgery to repair a torn thumb ligament, played a career-high 68 games throughout the regular season. He also averaged 30.6 points, 11.7 boards, 1.5 blocks, and 1.1 steals while shooting 37.1% from deep. Nevertheless, while the veteran is already dominant, fantasy managers will certainly benefit if he can sweeten his shot even more and stay on the floor.

22 days ago

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (face, thumb) managed to suit up for the playoff matchup against the Heat on Thursday and finished with 20 points, 12 rebounds, and a block. However, it wasn't enough, as Miami would win to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. The 28-year-old, who missed the first two games of the series due to an orbital fracture and concussion, undoubtedly wasn't at his best because of the injuries, so he should receive a free pass. Nonetheless, Embiid was one of the most impactful fantasy options throughout the regular season, and surprisingly, he stayed relatively healthy. He should be 100% come training camp, or at least close to it, so he'll remain a top pick for managers in all formats heading into the 2022-23 campaign.

over 1 month ago

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (face, thumb) is questionable ahead of the pivotal postseason matchup against Miami on Thursday night. The big man took a beating during Game 5. However, he still led the team in scoring by finishing with 17 points. Nonetheless, considering the Sixers are one game away from elimination, it's unrealistic to believe Embiid won't be out there. Yet, considering his injuries, he may continue to struggle to produce his usual DFS numbers.

over 1 month ago

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid finished with 17 points during the postseason meeting against Miami. Embiid led the team in scoring despite being bothered by the orbital fracture that kept him out the first two games of the series. At one point, he took a nasty shot from Dewayne Dedmon and hit the floor in obvious pain. However, the 28-year-old would return, although his effort on the offensive end wasn't enough to keep the Heat from securing the win. Nonetheless, it's safe to say many DFS managers were disappointed with Embiid's performance, especially considering his hefty rostering cost. As a result, he'll likely see a drop in popularity ahead of Game 6 on Thursday. Yet, he has an excellent chance of hitting value (and beyond) on his home turf.

over 1 month ago