Is Joel Embiid playing against the Warriors? The 76ers star's injury status is unknown after he sat out of the first game of a back-to-back.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will be a spectator for his team's first game in 2025 due to a sprained left foot that will prevent him from playing Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings.

Philly’s 4-game winning streak was snapped to open 2025 last night in Sacramento. The Kings knocked off the 76ers 113-107 despite 30 from Paul George. This is Golden State’s first game of the new year. They lost in their last outing 113-95 to the Cavaliers on December 30.

As we turn the page to 2025, I hope all your resolutions happen and you find big wins in the New Year. It’s always interesting this time of year in life and work but we still have the NBA to bet on, which means life is good.

After an impressive 12-3 start to the 2024-25 season, the Golden State Warriors were consistently listed near the top of early season power rankings. However, their recent slide has seen them plummet down any type of power ranking list.

The Golden State Warriors are looking to shake off their struggles as they enter 2025. Despite a promising 12-3 start, the team has gone just 4-13 in their last 17 games, evening their record at 16-16.

With 2025 officially here, numerous experts and analysts ranked the 30 total NBA teams from best to worst entering the new year. Although it is not 2024 anymore, the Oklahoma City Thunder have not moved or changed in the slightest.