With Adem Bona sent down to the G League, the Sixers have Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele around to fill in should Embiid have to miss time. They are both fully capable of filling in for Embiid at this stage of the season.

Joel Embiid missed the 76ers’ shootaround Monday morning at Kesaya Center, and remains questionable to play against the Heat because of an illness. Embiid has played in only two games this season because of an ongoing knee issue following February meniscus surgery,

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was downgraded to doubtful for Monday night's game at Miami due to illness. The former league MVP has only played two games this season for the struggling Sixers (2-10).