Is Joel Embiid playing tonight vs the Memphis Grizzlies? Latest update on the Philadelphia 76ers star’s injury report (March 10, 2026) | NBA News
Joel Embiid will not play when the Philadelphia 76ers face the Memphis Grizzlies on March 10, 2026. The team has ruled the center out as he continues to deal with a right oblique strain.This will be Embiid’s seventh straight missed game. Philadelphia has decided not to rush him back and will continue monitoring his recovery before clearing him to return.
How Joel Embiid suffered the injury and his current recovery status
Joel Embiid sustained the right oblique strain on February 26, 2026, during a game against the Miami Heat. The injury happened after a collision with Heat rookie Kel’el Ware.An MRI on February 28 confirmed the strain. The 76ers then announced that Embiid would miss at least three games before being evaluated again later in the week.He has since started individual strength work but has not returned to full team activity. Philadelphia is taking a cautious approach with the former MVP.Before the injury, Embiid had played 33 games this season. He is averaging 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 3.9 assists.
Philadelphia 76ers injury report vs Memphis Grizzlies
Philadelphia 76ers are dealing with several absences going into the game.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Joel Embiid | Right oblique strain | Out |
| Tyrese Maxey | Finger sprain | Out |
| VJ Edgecombe | Low back bruise | Questionable |
| Paul George | League suspension | Out |
| Johni Broome | Right knee (post-meniscectomy) | Out |
Kelly Oubre Jr. is available despite recent knee concerns. Andre Drummond and Adem Bona are expected to handle the frontcourt duties. Drummond is likely to start at center.
Memphis Grizzlies injury report before the game
Memphis also enters the game with several players unavailable.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Ty Jerome | Calf | Out |
| Taylor Hendricks | Thumb | Out |
| Cedric Coward | Knee | Out |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | Toe | Out |
| Santi Aldama | Knee | Out |
| Brandon Clarke | Calf | Out |
| Zach Edey | Ankle | Out for season |
| Ja Morant | Elbow | Out |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | Finger | Out for season |
Jaren Jackson Jr. is expected to lead Memphis on defense if he is cleared to play. Ja Morant remains out with an elbow injury and is not expected back until mid-March.
What Joel Embiid’s absence means for the matchup
Without Embiid, the 76ers will rely on other players to fill the gap in the frontcourt. Drummond’s rebounding and Oubre’s scoring will be important for Philadelphia.Also read: Is Ja Morant playing tonight vs the Philadelphia 76ers? Latest update on the Memphis Grizzlies star’s injury report (March 10, 2026)Memphis is also missing several regular players, including Morant and multiple frontcourt options. Because of that, the game may depend on role players. Quentin Grimes could have a larger role for Philadelphia, while Jaren Jackson Jr. may carry more responsibility for Memphis.
