Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers will miss the remainder of the regular season as he battles ongoing issues with his left knee. After experiencing increased swelling following a loss to the Brooklyn Nets, further imaging was conducted to assess the situation. Despite multiple treatments aimed at alleviating his discomfort, Embiid’s condition hasn’t improved. The 76ers, initially with championship aspirations, have struggled this season, losing nine games in a row and 11 of their last 12, compounded by Embiid's injury setbacks and a challenging recovery from last year's surgery.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will miss the remainder of the regular season as he and the team continue to look for a long-term solution for a troublesome left knee.
Embiid has tried to play through pain, receiving numerous injections to reduce swelling, but instead of improving, the pain and swelling have increased.
The 76ers, who opened with championship hopes, have lost nine straight games and 11 of their last 12 contests amid an injury-marred season.
Embiid played just 39 games last season after tearing the meniscus in his knee and acknowledged he didn’t have enough time to recover after surgery.
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