Here is the latest on Embiid as the Sixers prepare for the Heat: Embiid injury update. Embiid played 33 minutes against the Orlando Magic on Friday night to kick off the trip, and

MIAMI — Joel Embiid missed the 76ers’ shootaround Monday morning at the Kaseya Center and has been downgraded to doubtful to play against the Heat because of an illness. As a result, the Sixers have decided to recall Adem Bona from the Delaware Blue Coats.

Joel Embiid's status for Monday's game against the Heat is now "doubtful," due to an illness. "Doubtful" is not "out," of course. And the nature of the designation--illness, rather than a musculoskeletal issue of some kind--leaves open the possibility that Embiid could feel better before tonight's 7:30 p.m. tip.