Both the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers may be without multiple key players in Thursday night's matchup.

Joel Embiid is on the injury report for the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Just hours after the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline passes, the Sixers and Lakers will face off in Los Angeles. What is Joel Embiid's status?

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid says he cares about winning an NBA title more than being snubbed from the 2026 All-Star Game taking place on Feb. 15 in Los Angeles.

That means the team is now almost at full strength, health-wise, for Thursday's contest. Rookie forward Adou Thiero is still recovering from an MCL injury, and backup center Jaxson Hayes will be unavailable on Thursday after being suspended for shoving a mascot.

Star center Joel Embiid made a public plea to the Philadelphia 76ers prior to the NBA trade deadline. Embiid wanted to see Philadelphia’s front office keep the nucleus of the team together, but he also wanted to see the team try to improve at the deadline,