Will Joel Embiid play tonight against the Miami Heat? Latest update on the Philadelphia 76ers injury report (February 5, 2025)

The Philadelphia 76ers (20-29) are preparing to take on the Miami Heat (24-24) on Wednesday, February 5, at Wells Fargo Center. However, injuries continue to be a major concern for the team, with six players currently listed on the injury report. While star center Joel Embiid is notably absent from the report, his long-term availability remains a talking point given Philadelphia’s struggles with depth and health this season. Fans can expect Embiid to play against the Heat tonight.


The latest injury report lists Jared McCain (meniscus) as out for the season, while Paul George (illness), Andre Drummond (toe), Eric Gordon (knee), Kyle Lowry (hip), and Kenyon Martin Jr. (foot) are all day-to-day. The absence of key rotational players puts added pressure on Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. to carry the load offensively.

With Joel Embiid’s long-term health always a concern, the Philadelphia 76ers are treading cautiously. While he is not listed on the current report, the reigning MVP has battled persistent knee soreness this season, and the team has been careful about his workload. Philadelphia has struggled in his absence in previous games, highlighting their dependence on his dominant presence.


The Heat, dealing with two injuries of their own—Dru Smith (Achilles) is out for the season, while Josh Richardson (heel) is day-to-day—could take advantage of Philadelphia’s depleted lineup. Miami’s rebounding edge could be a decisive factor, as the Philadelphia 76ers rank last in the league in rebounds per game (38.8), while the Heat average 43.8 boards.
Tyler Herro, who leads Miami with 22.6 points per game, will likely look to exploit Philadelphia’s defensive vulnerabilities, especially if key defenders like George remain sidelined. On the 76ers’ side, Maxey continues to shine, averaging 28.5 points over the last 20 games, but he will need significant help to keep pace with Miami’s balanced attack.
If injuries continue, the Philadelphia 76ers may seek roster reinforcements as the trade deadline draws near. Since Joel Embiid's ability to stay on the court is crucial to Philadelphia's hopes of making the playoffs, his health will continue to be a major plot point.
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The 76ers and Heat will tip off at 7:30 PM ET, with live coverage available on NBC Sports Philadelphia and FDSSUN, as well as streaming on FuboTV (regional restrictions apply).