The Philadelphia 76ers, currently holding a 14-20 record, are set to face the Washington Wizards on January 8 amid injury woes. Key players, including Joel Embiid and Paul George, are sidelined, complicating their prospects.

Breaking down the timeline of events leading to Joel Embiid missing six consecutive games with a left foot sprain.

The former MVP remains a lightning rod for a franchise desperate for a title. Whether he can stay healthy enough to carry it there remains the question.

The 76ers will be a shell of themselves in Wednesday’s game against the Washington Wizards. Joel Embiid, Paul George, Kyle Lowry, KJ Martin and Jared McCain will be sidelined with various injuries. Martin and McCain’s absence is far from surprising,

The Philadelphia 76ers are continuing their homestand against the Washington Wizards. As they look to ... they will be without two key players: Joel Embiid and Paul George. Embiid (left foot ...

The Sixers got their first look of the season at the Wizards in a showdown of the walking wounded. Joel Embiid and Paul George were out.

and things aren’t looking brighter for their next game against the Washington Wizards. Fans hoping for a rebound performance may have to temper their expectations. Joel Embiid has been ruled out ...

Nothing on the injury report should surprise Philadelphia 76ers fans at this point, but they still might be disappointed to learn that two of the team’s star players will be unavailable for the next game.

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.

Here are the three biggest takeaways for the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers following a win over the Washington Wizards.