The 76ers are scheduled to play back-to-back games this week, first at home against the Knicks on Tuesday then hosting the Cavaliers on Wednesday. The expectation is the 76ers will avoid playing Embiid in both games of back-to-backs this year, so if Embiid does play Tuesday, he will most likely sit on Wednesday.

Joel Embiid is expected to play this week for the Philadelphia 76ers — barring another setback, and there is always that chance with the 7-footer — after he won Olympic gold, signed a contract extension,

Here is the full injury report for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup opener.