After an on-court workout Thursday, Joel Embiid suffered more swelling in his left knee and will miss at least 7-10 days. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. The Philadelphia 76ers’ season goes from bad to worse as the superstar big man has played in just 13 games this year.
Joel Embiid’s injury issues continue to plague the Philadelphia 76ers. The team’s star center is dealing with increased swelling in his left knee after an on-court workout Thursday, according to a team statement.
The Philadelphia 76ers entered the NBA season ready to rock following a great offseason. They landed star forward Paul George to pair with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
The Philadelphia 76ers have hoped to get Joel Embiid back in action as he battles a foot injury. Unfortunately, the big man suffered a setback in his troublesome left knee that will sideline him for at least three more games.
“While the foot sprain has healed, Embiid experienced an increase in swelling in his left knee following the workout,” the Sixers said in a statement. “After consulting with team medical staff and external doctors, Embiid will receive treatment in the coming days to address the swelling.”
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is expected to be out another 7-10 days, the team announced today. Embiid has been sidelined with a left foot
The Philadelphia 76ers received some more tough news on Friday when they found out Joel Embiid will miss the entirety of the upcoming 3-game road trip which begins Saturday against the Indiana Pacers before facing the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday and concluding with the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday.
Pairing him with All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey and NBA MVP Joel Embiid was believed to be the forming of the NBA's next big three. However, the 76ers have been far from a juggernaut, as the team currently has one of the worst records (15-24) in the NBA and are on the outside looking in of the NBA Play-In Tournament.
Joel Embiid again has swelling in his left knee and will miss the Philadelphia 76ers’ upcoming road trip, the latest injury setback for the All-Star center who has played in only 13 games this season.
Having lost four straight games and seven of nine, the Philadelphia 76ers now have to take on a three-game road trip without the services of Joel Embiid.
On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will host the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Wells Fargo Center. For the game, the 76ers will be without their best play
Swelling in Joel Embiid’s knee will cause him to miss the 76ers’ road game in Denver for the fifth consecutive season next Tuesday.