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,

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid started Tuesday night against the Dallas Mavericks after missing the previous 15 games.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will return from a 15-game absence on Tuesday when the team hosts the Dallas Mavericks. He is officially listed as available on the 5:30 p.m. ET injury report. Embiid,