Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was fined by the NBA for making "obscene gestures" during a Christmas Day game vs. the Celtics.

Also, Sixers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. was fined $2,000 for flopping in Monday night's game against the Phoenix Suns.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid missed this third straight game Friday night because of a sprained left foot. He has sat out 23 times this season. Sixers coach Nick Nurse said ahead of their game against New Orleans that although the All-Star’s foot injury has continued to bother him,

Here is the full injury report for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the New Orleans Pelicans at home on Friday.

Ahead of the start of the Philadelphia 76ers vs New Orleans Pelicans game, let's take a look at the injury status of star center Joel Embiid.

For the game, they will be without their best player, as 2023 MVP Joel Embiid has been ruled out. Embiid has missed each of the previous two games, so this will be his third straight out of the lineup.