Joel Embiid questionable for 76ers' matchup vs. Raptors with foot condition, LeBron James sitting out due to back management

LeBron James will sit out his third game of the early 2026-27 season for the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup with the Toronto Raptors on Thursday.

James is listed on the Sixers’ injury report as out with “low back/sciatica management,” which has been the reason he’s sat two of Philadelphia’s previous 12 games this season.

The 41-year-old was listed as questionable until participating in Thursday’s shootaround. He was then downgraded.

Joel Embiid could also be out for Thursday’s game, but his status appears to be a game-time decision. He’s listed on the injury report as questionable with “right foot plantar fascia injury management,” which has also sidelined him for two of the Sixers’ game in the early season.

“I have no idea,” Embiid said when asked by ESPN’s Kris Rhim if he was playing versus the Raptors. “We'll see what they have to say and then we'll go from there.”

Thursday’s game is not part of a back-to-back for the 76ers, so that is not a consideration in sitting James and possibly resting Embiid. Philadelphia last played on Tuesday, losing 123-101 to the Boston Celtics in the hyped first meeting between former teammates Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. The Sixers next play on Sunday, hosting the Indiana Pacers.

This story will be updated with more information.

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