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.

The Sixers are still hopeful that they can avoid additional surgery on Embiid’s knee, per multiple team sources and sources familiar with the situation. Embiid’s surgery on his left meniscus in

Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following a blowout loss to the Chicago Bulls.

Yes, the Philadelphia 76ers played without two-time NBA scoring champion and the always-injured Joel Embiid. Yes, they haven't been a playoff contender this season, even with two other All-Stars in the starting lineup.