On Tuesday, the Sixers initially listed Joel Embiid as probable for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks. He was listed with a right ankle sprain, which raised eyebrows after he was previously listed with a hip injury heading into Game 1, but the probable designation suggested he would play through it.

About that.

On the 1 p.m. ET injury report , the Sixers downgraded Embiid to out due to both his ankle and hip injuries. ESPN's Shams Charania shared more details:

Embiid was unable to participate in the team’s shootaround this morning after experiencing increased soreness in both his ankle and hip, sources said. He had been receiving around-the-clock treatment in efforts to play. https://t.co/IUY2HK77KE

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 6, 2026

The Sixers will now look to even the series against the Knicks without their best player.…