March 22, 2026
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Joel Embiid has missed the first three-plus weeks of March due to an oblique strain.
Joel Embiid (right oblique strain) is out for the Sixers' home contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, marking what will be his 13th consecutive absence, according to the team's initial injury report for the game unveiled on Sunday:
The Sixers have an injury report for tomorrow's game vs. OKC:
— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) March 22, 2026
Joel Embiid – oblique strain – OUT
Dominick Barlow – ankle sprain – DOUBTFUL
Tyrese Maxey – finger tendon injury – OUT
Kelly Oubre Jr. – elbow sprain – OUT
Johni Broome – knee surgery recovery – OUT
Embiid has missed all of March so far with this injury, which he suffered in a win over the Miami Heat on Feb. 26. Embiid had been ruled out for a week at a time twice to begin the month; ever since he has been getting ruled out for each individual game. He was doubtful for Thursday's game before being downgraded to out. That felt like a precursor to a return on Saturday night, but Embiid was out on the team's initial injury report for that game, too.
Oklahoma City will be without guard Ajay Mitchell due to a suspension, which could mean more minutes are coming for old friends Jared McCain and Isaiah Joe. Thunder star wing Jalen Williams will return to action for his first game in over five weeks, according to a Sunday report from ESPN.
