Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is consulting doctors about possible surgery for his injured left knee, sources told ESPN. Despite treatments, including regular injections, Embiid’s condition hasn’t improved, and he’s scheduled to undergo tests this week.
Embiid has been dealing with lingering knee issues since tearing his meniscus last season and underwent surgery in February. This season, he’s played in just 19 of 56 games due to the ongoing knee problems combined with a foot sprain.
The 76ers’ star player is questionable for Monday’s game against the Chicago Bulls after experiencing swelling in his knee. Embiid has scored 15 or fewer points in consecutive games for the first time since May 2021, and his scoring output and rebounding numbers have decreased significantly this season.
In a broader context, the 76ers’ disappointing season has been marred by injuries to key players, including Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey. The team’s first-round pick in this draft is top-six protected, and they’re currently last in the NBA with a 20-36 record.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43986586/sources-76ers-joel-embiid-exploring-options-knee-injury