Joel Embiid questionable to play Tuesday after month long absence

Joel Embiid could return to action on Tuesday. The Sixers showing their Star Center as questionable to play against MavericksDerek Bodner from Phly Sports Tweets.

EMBIID has not seen action since January 4 due to lingering left knee problems. The big man has only performed in 13 games this season, an average of 24.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 29.5 minutes per game. Match. He was limited to 39 games last season when he was an average of a career-best 34.7 ppg, 11 rpg and 5.6 Acts.

EMBIID’s return could be included in the Sixers’ plans for their list of the trade deadline threatening. Philadelphia’s brass reportedly has no intention of abandoning this season even though Embiid and appreciated free agent Paul George has been sidelined for part of its game. George is listed as out on Tuesday due to a finger injury, but he practiced like Embiid Tuesday, Keith Pompey from Philadelphia Inquirer Tweets.

Sixers has a record of 19-29 after losing their last two matches after a four-game-winning row.

Embiid is not the only Sixers player close to returning after an extended absence. EMBIIDS BACKUP Other drummond (left toe), Caleb Martin (Right hip) and Kj Martin (left foot) are also questionable to play on Tuesday. As Bodner points out, Drummond has only played in four games since December 23, Caleb Martin has been out since January 10, and KJ Martin has not seen action since December 23.

As for their opponent, Mavericks is listing Anthony Davis and Max Christie As questionable to play on Tuesday, Mike Curtis from Dallas Morning News Tweets. Interestingly, Davis ‘abdominal load was not listed on Mavs’ injury report. Instead, the questionable roof was due to “trade pending”, although Dallas officially announced the Blockbuster deal with Lakers and Jazz.