Joel Embiid, LeBron James injury status: Are they playing tonight against the Raptors? 76ers update

Both stars remain uncertain

Embiid is questionable with plantar fasciitis in his right foot. He has appeared in 10 of Philadelphia’s 12 games, including the past five, but has been limited and is shooting 37.0 percent from the field and 12.1 percent from three-point range.

James is also questionable, with a nagging lower-back injury. He has missed two games this season, while his scoring and shooting numbers have declined; his experience and playmaking have still helped Philadelphia.

Frontcourt depth is a concern

The 76ers have played without both stars once this season, beating the Hornets 109-104 at Halloween. Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points on 23 shots in that game. Philadelphia’s options are thinner for this matchup because backup centers Ariel Hukporti and Adem Bona are ruled out. If both stars sit, the team may have to rely on Dean Wade, Walker or Tacko Fall in the frontcourt, with few big players available behind them.

Possible lineup adjustments

The 76ers could also use smaller lineups, with Anfernee Simons or Kentavious Caldwell-Pope at small forward and Jaylen Brown shifting to power forward. Brown, Edgecombe and Maxey have played 34 minutes together this season without Embiid or James, and Philadelphia outscored opponents by 17 points in those minutes.