Is Joel Embiid playing tonight vs the Minnesota Timberwolves? Latest update on the Philadelphia 76ers star’s injury report (February 22, 2026)

Joel Embiid will miss his fifth straight game for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to right knee management and shin soreness. The team has struggled significantly in his absence, going 0-4 during this stretch. With both Embiid and the Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert out, the game’s outcome may hinge on guards and wings.