PHILADELPHIA— Joel Embiid’s endless injury updates read like this for the week — he sat out Wednesday night’s loss against Orlando, there’s a chance he could play Friday against the Magic and, no, the 76ers haven’t yet considered shutting own the All-Star center.

According to Ky Carlin on Sixers Wire, 76ers head coach Nick Nurse said on Friday about the status of Embiid: "He's been on court the last few days. "He’s doing OK. His knee swelling is down, feeling a little better. Maybe he’ll like get through tonight, and hope there’s a chance he can play in the next game."

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse has confirmed there are no plans to shut Joel Embiid down for the season.

Joel Embiid is listed as out for the Sixers' home rematch against the Orlando Magic on Friday night.

Superstar big man Joel Embiid has played in only four games thus far due to a left knee injury that has bothered him throughout this process. While Embiid is ruled out for Friday's contest against the Magic,

Joel Embiid is listed as questionable for Sunday afternoon’s game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. This comes after the 76ers center has been sidelined the past seven games with left knee injury management and/ or personal reasons.