January 12, 2026

Joel Embiid, Paul George questionable for Sixers-Raptors on Monday after missing front end of back-to-back

The Sixers ruled out Joel Embiid in the afternoon and Paul George just minutes before tip-off on Sunday, and a brutal loss ensued. There appears to be hope that both players could suit up on Monday.

By Adam Aaronson
PhillyVoice Staff

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The Sixers felt the absences of Joel Embiid and Paul George on Sunday.

Joel Embiid (left knee injury management; left adductor soreness) is questionable for the second leg of the Sixers' back-to-back against the Raptors on Monday after missing Sunday's game, according to the team's initial injury report for the game unveiled on Monday afternoon. Paul George, a late scratch due to left knee soreness on Sunday, is listed as questionable with left knee injury management:

The Sixers have an injury report for tonight’s game @ Toronto:

Joel Embiid — left knee injury management; left adductor soreness — QUESTIONABLE

Paul George — left knee injury management — QUESTIONABLE

Kelly Oubre Jr. is AVAILABLE.
— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) January 12, 2026

Kelly Oubre Jr., who started in place of George on Sunday and collected four steals and three blocks in 34 minutes, is available on the second leg of the back-to-back despite just returning from an absence of nearly two months. Oubre suffered a left knee LCL sprain on Nov. 14 and returned to action on Wednesday; the veteran swingman being available the day after logging such heavy minutes is an extremely encouraging sign.

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