Joel Embiid's recent season-ending injury has major implications for the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets' playoff prospects. The Sixers have lost nine straight games, and Embiid's absence diminishes their chances of entering the Play-In Tournament, currently held by the Chicago Bulls. With the current standings, Philadelphia has the sixth-worst record, giving them a 9% chance at the No. 1 draft pick, while the Nets follow closely with a 7.5% chance. The 76ers' situation is further complicated by the protection on their 2025 first-round pick, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming draft.
It's a development with significant implications for the Nets - both in the Eastern Conference standings and in terms of draft position.
The 76ers own the NBA's sixth-worst record and thus have the sixth-best odds to land the No. 1 pick in the draft lottery at 9.0%.
Embiid's absence further dampens the Sixers' chances at sneaking into the Play-In Tournament.
It's an ideal draft to own a premium pick in, with Duke's Cooper Flagg and Rutgers' Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey among the highly touted prospects.
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