Joel Embiid returns to 76ers lineup after a week sidelined

Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid going through his pregame routine. We’ll find out his official status shortly. Embiid is questionable with a sinus fracture. pic.x.com/IPZvosUwgF – 6:26 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
No mask for Joel Embiid as he goes through his pregame warmup. Remains questionable, but came out at his normal time and going through his normal routine now. We should know for sure in 10-15 mins. pic.x.com/Q0GOkmkxYI – 6:20 PM

Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Nick Nurse, on Joel Embiid’s status for tonight’s game: “There’s a decent chance he plays. He’s gonna work (pregame) and see where he’s at before we get the all-clear.” – 5:25 PM

Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid (right sinus fracture) participated in team practice the last two days. He will be re-evaluated tomorrow and is listed as QUESTIONABLE for Friday night’s game vs. Charlotte. – 3:36 PM

David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Per 76ers:
Joel Embiid (right sinus fracture) participated in team practice the last two days. He will be re-evaluated tomorrow and is listed as QUESTIONABLE for Friday night’s game vs. Charlotte. – 3:35 PM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Per Sixers:
Joel Embiid (right sinus fracture) participated in team practice the last two days. He will be re-evaluated tomorrow and is listed as QUESTIONABLE for Friday night’s game vs. Charlotte. – 3:33 PM

Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid (right sinus fracture) will be re-evaluated on Friday and listed as questionable for the game that evening against the Charlotte Hornets. – 3:32 PM

Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Joel Embiid (right sinus fracture) participated in team practice the last two days, Sixers say. He will be re-evaluated tomorrow and is listed as questionable for Friday night’s game versus the Charlotte Hornets. – 3:32 PM

Noah Levick @NoahLevick
New story: Drummond reveals Embiid is back practicing with Sixers and says, ‘He looks ready to me’
(Also in story: Caleb Martin on his shoulder pain, jump shot and rehab progress)
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 2:27 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid participated in the Sixers’ practice squad past two days (Wednesday and Thursday). – 12:39 PM

Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Andre Drummond just said that Joel Embiid practiced today, including 5-on-5, and that he wore a mask.
Drummond said he didn’t want to speak for Embiid or the team, but he “looks ready to me.” – 12:38 PM