Some players learned about the move on the bench during the game, which is probably where Joel Embiid was when he heard the news since he did not play for Philadelphia. It was the 36th game that Embiid has missed this season,

The Miami Heat visit the Philadelphia 76ers tonight. We give you the odds, spread, and injury updates. Find out if Joel Embiid will play on back-to-back nights.

The Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat will face off in a Wednesday night matchup before the NBA trade deadline. As moves fly left and right, the Sixers will try to keep stacking wins. Unfortunately, Joel Embiid will not play tonight after playing the first game of a back-to-back.