When Joel Embiid is healthy, he is not only the best player for the Philadelphia 76ers but also one of the best players in the NBA.

Embiid trying to stay healthy has always been the issue. His career has been plagued by injuries that have often prevented him from maximizing his potential for a substantial length of time.

Embiid has been dealing with a knee injury that's kept him sidelined recently but 76ers coach Nick Nurse mentioned earlier this week that the center has been working with secondary units during practice to get re-acclimated.

The 2022-23 MVP was also spotted by reporter Ky Carlin of the Sixers Wire doing handstands after practice on Monday.

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When will Joel Embiid play next?

Embiid was seen taking shots in Philadelphia before the 76ers’ game against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday but he was officially ruled out with notes that read "injury/Illness - Left Knee; Injury Management" on the injury report.

He has not played since the 76ers’ 123-94 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Jan. 4, 2025. He scored 28 points in 29 minutes of play.

How many games has Embiid missed?

Joel Embiid missed his 400th career game on Tuesday. He's been active for 446 of 846 career games in 10.5 NBA seasons, according to Spotrac.

Embiid has made over $265 million during his NBA career.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Joel Embiid injury update: Is 76ers star close to return?