Suns’ Jalen Green Joins as 76ers’ Embiid Exits

The Phoenix Suns will face the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, with significant updates on player injuries. Jalen Green is set to make his return from a hamstring injury, while Joel Embiid has been ruled out due to right ankle concerns.

Jalen Green’s Return to the Court

Jalen Green, a 23-year-old guard, was acquired by the Suns in the offseason from the Houston Rockets as part of the Kevin Durant trade. Injured earlier in the season, Green has played only 30 minutes across two games. He missed the first eight games of the 2025-26 NBA season but made his return on November 6 against the Los Angeles Clippers.

In that game, he made an impressive comeback by scoring 29 points in 23 minutes. Unfortunately, he reinjured his hamstring just seven minutes into a subsequent matchup against the Clippers. On December 22, Green was re-evaluated and it was determined he would be sidelined for an additional two to three weeks. With his return now officially confirmed, fans are eager to see his performance on the court again.

Philadelphia 76ers Injury Update

On the other side, the 76ers will be without their star player, Joel Embiid. The 2023 NBA MVP is dealing with right ankle injury management, a new designation for him. Embiid played only 33 minutes in Philadelphia’s recent victory over the Indiana Pacers, where he scored 30 points. This season, he has appeared in 23 out of 41 games and has typically missed back-to-back games due to left knee management.

In addition, Paul George is listed as questionable for the 76ers due to left knee injury management. The nine-time NBA All-Star missed the previous game against the Pacers.

Match Details

• Matchup: Phoenix Suns vs. Philadelphia 76ers
• Date: Tuesday
• Start Time: 5 p.m. MST
• Broadcast: 98.7 and the Arizona Sports app

As the Suns aim for victory, fans and analysts will keep a close eye on the outcomes of Green’s return and the implications of Embiid’s absence for the 76ers.