While many have criticized them for how they've handled things, one former player recently came to the team's defense. Among the Sixers big three who has missed the most time is Joel Embiid. Dating back to before the season began,

Here is the complete injury report for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Washington Wizards at home on Wednesday.

As the Sixers got back to work, the status of star big man Joel Embiid was the focus. The big fella missed Monday's loss to the Phoenix Suns due to a left foot sprain that one can assume he suffered on Christmas Day in Boston.

From the outside looking in, it appeared like the 76ers were set up to sweep a three-game homestand against struggling teams. But as we learned in Monday’s 109-99 setback to the Phoenix Suns, the Sixers (14-20) can’t take any team for granted.

Getting to know the young core of the Washington Wizards ahead of their matchup with the Sixers on Wednesday night.

The Sixers’ matchup against the Wizards is one of two easier matchups before their schedule ramps up, and they need to make the most of it.