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Sixers' Joel Embiid sits out shootaround, but will play vs. Lakers

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — 76ers center Joel Embiid sat out Wednesday morning’s shootaround at Santa Monica High School. Embiid, who has a surgically repaired left knee, will still play Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center.

He just did rehabilitation work on the side while his teammates participated in the shootaround.

Meanwhile, Jerryd Bayless (left wrist contusion), Nik Stauskas (sprained right ankle) and Markelle Fultz (right shoulder scapular muscle imbalance and soreness) remain sidelined. Justin Anderson (left shin soreness) and Jahlil Okafor (upper respiratory infection) are questionable.

Embiid is averaging 20.9 points, 10.