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CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 26: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers participates in media day at 76ers Training Complex on September 26, 2025 in Camden, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
On Saturday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will play the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Georgia.
The 76ers are coming off a 106-102 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Joel Embiid missed his third straight game.
Philadelphia 76ers Make Joel Embiid Announcement 
GettyCAMDEN, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 26: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers participates in media day at 76ers Training Complex on September 26, 2025 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
The 76ers will remain without Embiid for Saturday’s game, as he has been ruled out.
In addition, they have announced that he will be out for longer.
Legion Hoops wrote: “Joel Embiid to miss the 76ers’ next 4 games and will be re-evaluated again next week.
Embiid has missed the Sixers last 3 games and EIGHT total in the past month.”
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 22: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during a game against the Houston Rockets at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
NBA Fans React
GettyCAMDEN, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 26: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers participates in media day at 76ers Training Complex on September 26, 2025 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Here’s what fans were saying about the news:
@rajilanre: “Embiid missing four more games means Sixers are done this season. Eight missed in a month signals something’s broken. Re-evaluation next week is corporate speak for “we don’t know.” Playoff hopes fading fast.”
@Utdwavee: “They gotta let the process go man”
@TheRealRoseboro: “Football players are in 40 car crashes a game. Embiid gets a knee to the side and he’s out at least 2 weeks. Oh wait, let Maxey have a bad game in this next stretch and watch the fans turn on him. Again.”
@PhillyFanSuffer: “Another week from Embiid lmao so much for 3 games. Idk why i care about regular season basketball”
@SpreadSheetWear: “The annual “Embiid will be re-evaluated next week” tweet”
@Bet38961207: “After his contract expires, Embiid will never get a long term contract again! The guy is always injured!”
76ers This Season
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 24: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers smiles during the second half against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
The 76ers are coming off a season where they missed the 2025 NBA playoffs.
They are the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 34-28 record in 62 games.
Over their last ten games, the 76ers have gone 4-6 (and they are 17-16 on the road).
Following the Hawks, they will play their next game on Monday when they visit the Cavs in Cleveland.
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 27: Head coach Doc Rivers of the Milwaukee Bucks and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers embrace in the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 27, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Hawks Right Now
As for the Hawks, they are the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 32-31 record in 63 games.
They are in the middle of a five-game winning streak.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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