Joel Embiid injury update: Sixers star out for Christmas Day game vs. Heat with ankle sprain

Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid has been ruled out for the Philadelphia 76ers’ Christmas Day matchup with the Miami Heat due to a sprained right ankle, the team announced on Sunday. Embiid did not travel with the team and his status moving forward is unclear, according to Shams Charania. Additionally, he is receiving daily treatment, per Charania. The Sixers’ next game after Christmas is on Dec. 27 against the Orlando Magic. Embiid suffered the injury during the Sixers’ win over the Toronto Raptors on Dec. 22, but remained in the game and finished with 31 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists…