76ers C Joel Embiid (knee) out vs. Cavaliers

Field Level Media|published: 11/05/2025, 2:03pm EST

Nov 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) defends against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the host Cleveland Cavaliers, the team announced.

Embiid, 31, is sitting out the second day of a back-to-back set as the team attempts to limit his early-season workload because of his chronic left knee issues. He recorded 20 points in 26 minutes in Philadelphia's 113-111 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday.

"It's always going to be tough on a back-to-back," 76ers coach Nick Nurse said. "We've got to bounce back immediately. Obviously, a very tough opponent is waiting for us."

A 2022-23 MVP and seven-time All-Star, Embiid is averaging 17.8 points and 5.4 rebounds in five games this season.

--Field Level Media