76ers' Joel Embiid makes major announcement on playing status for Bucks, Pistons back-to-back

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has announced his playing status regarding the team's upcoming back-to-back games against the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons. Embiid confirmed he will not participate in the back-to-back, and it has been made clear that this will be a recurring situation for him throughout most of the season. The veteran center is being managed carefully, with rest built into his schedule for consecutive game situations.