Joel Embiid remained on the 76ers’ bench with Saturday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets on the line because Guerschon Yabusele was a more impactful option. The event was likely an embarrassing moment for the 7-foot-2 center who was the NBA’s most dominant player the past two seasons.

Joel Embiid has been battling a left knee injury all season, and he's going to miss Monday night's game against the Bulls, according to a source.