Joel Embiid appeared healthy and in good spirits at practice Monday, but the star big man will remain out for the Sixers’ next two games.

Embiid, who has been out since Jan. 4 with a foot sprain and knee swelling stemming from last year's meniscus surgery, was a partial participant in Monday's practice, the team said.

The last time the Philadelphia 76ers had Joel Embiid on the court was on January 4 when they defeated the Brooklyn Nets. At the time, Embiid checked in for his

Joel Embiid (left knee injury management) and Paul George (left finger extensor tendon injury) are among six Sixers listed as out for the team's Friday night matchup against the Denver Nuggets, according to the team's initial injury report released on Thursday afternoon.

Heading into their matchup with the LA Lakers Tuesday night, one of the underlying stories was the return of JJ Redick. The former Philadelphia 76ers guard made his return to the city for the first time as a head coach.