The Sixers take on the Bulls to start 2024, and Joel Embiid is not listed as injured.

The Philadelphia 76ers are back at home on Tuesday night following a week-long road trip. They lost to the Chicago Bulls at the end of their four-game road trip, but they will now play them again at Wells Fargo Centre. The big question on everyone’s mind as the Sixers get ready for a home stand is: Will Joel Embiid be playing tonight?

Is the All-Star Joel Embiid of the Sixers playing tonight against the Bulls?

The fact that Embiid is not mentioned in the Sixers injury report indicates that he will definitely return to the court. In Philadelphia’s final game before heading out on the road, the Sixers centre sprained his right ankle against the Toronto Raptors. He missed the whole road trip due to the injury. The following day, Embiid did not take part in practice, and head coach Nick Nurse stated that there was little worry about the long-term consequences. The star centre is expected to return soon.

Even while Philadelphia did gain some important experience without Embiid, it is clear that the team wants the big man to remain healthy. However, starting guard De’Antony Melton’s injury to his lumbar spine will keep the Sixers somewhat shorthanded in this contest.