Will Joel Embiid play tonight vs the Milwaukee Bucks? Latest on the Philadelphia 76ers star's injury report (April 12, 2026)

The Philadelphia 76ers will not have Joel Embiid for their final regular season game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Xfinity Mobile Arena.The team has confirmed that Embiid is out with an abdomen issue after undergoing an appendectomy.

The 31-year-old does not have a clear return date and is not expected to be back before the playoffs.

This means his 2025-26 regular season is over after playing 38 games.

Joel Embiid injury leaves Philadelphia 76ers short before playoffs (April 12, 2026)

This is a big loss for Philadelphia 76ers at an important time. The team is eighth in the Eastern Conference with a 44-37 record and is still trying to secure its playoff position.Joel Embiid ends his season with averages of 26.0 points, 11.9 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game.

His presence on both offense and defense will be missed.The Sixers are also without Johni Broome, who is out with a knee injury. With two big men unavailable, the team will need others to step up.

Bucks vs 76ers Full team rosters and injury updates

Philadelphia 76ers (v2026)

• Joel Embiid (21, C): OUT – Abdomen (appendectomy), return ≥ May 1 • Starters: Tyrese Maxey (0, PG), VJ Edgecombe (77, SG), Paul George (8, SF), Kelly Oubre Jr. (9, PF), Dominick Barlow (25, C) • Rotation: Quentin Grimes (5, PG/SG), Andre Drummond (1, C), Adem Bona (30, C), Trendon Watford (12, F), Jabari Walker (33, F), Kyle Lowry (7, PG), Eric Gordon (23, SG), Justin Edwards (11, F), Hunter Sallis (45, G), Johni Broome (22, F – OUT)

Milwaukee Bucks (v2026)

• Giannis Antetokounmpo (34, PF): OUT – Knee (return ≥ Oct 1) • Starters: Kyle Kuzma (18, SF – OUT Achilles), Bobby Portis (9, PF – GTD wrist), Taurean Prince (12, PF), Cam Thomas (24, PG), Kevin Porter Jr. (7 – OUT season knee) • Rotation: Gary Harris (11, SG – GTD groin), Pete Nance (35, PF – GTD knee), Ryan Rollins (13, PG – OUT hip), Cormac Ryan (30, G), Ousmane Dieng (21, F), Jericho Sims (00, C), Myles Turner (3, C – OUT ankle), Gary Trent Jr. (5, SG – OUT oblique)

Key players to watch in absence of Joel Embiid

With Embiid out, Tyrese Maxey will lead the offense. He is averaging 25.9 points and 5.1 assists.

VJ Edgecombe (15.9 PPG) and Quentin Grimes (15.1 PPG) will also have bigger roles.For Milwaukee, Cam Thomas is leading the scoring with 18.2 points per game. Bobby Portis could play a key role in the frontcourt if he is available.Philadelphia still has an edge playing at home, but losing Embiid affects their defense. Andre Drummond will need to do more inside.

Game outlook and where to watch tonight's Bucks vs 76ers (April 12, 2026)

The game could be high scoring because both teams are missing key defensive players. Mistakes and bench play may decide the result.Also read: Will Giannis Antetokounmpo play tonight vs Philadelphia 76ers? Latest on the Milwaukee Bucks star's injury report (April 12, 2026)The game will be shown on ESPN India at 11:30 PM IST. The Bucks are already out of playoff contention, but the Sixers still need this win as they try to improve their position without their main player.