The Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season. Embiid is dealing with a lingering left knee injury and is reportedly mulling various options to address the issue including surgery.
Embiid had two surgeries on his left knee in the past, including one that sidelined him for the second part of the 2023-24 campaign. However, the most recent procedure didn’t provide a long-term fix, as the 2023 NBA MVP experienced swelling and constantly played through pain this season.
Embiid was limited to just 19 games this season and wasn’t his usual self. He averaged 23.8 points per game, his lowest since 2019-20, and 8.2 rebounds, his lowest since his rookie season.
The 76ers and Embiid have reportedly consulted a number of specialists in recent weeks in order to determine the best path forward. While the final decision is yet to be made, the surgery seems like the most viable option.
Losing Embiid will most likely result in another lost season for the 76ers. Even with Embiid on the floor, Philly struggled for the better part of the campaign. They are currently in the midst of a nine-game losing streak that left them at a 20-38 record and on No. 12 in the Western Conference.
