Overview
- NBA coaches left Joel Embiid off the Eastern Conference reserve list for the Feb. 15 All-Star Game in Los Angeles.
- Embiid said he doesn't need validation and plans to use the break to rest and be with his family.
- Tyrese Maxey and coach Nick Nurse said they were surprised by Embiid's omission given his recent form.
- The 76ers are managing his workload, holding him out of the Warriors game for right‑knee injury management and limiting back‑to‑backs.
- Embiid has surged since late December, averaging roughly 30 points on better than 50% shooting, and could still be selected if a replacement is needed.