Joel Embiid Nabs Player Of The Week Award
Joel Embiid was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week on Monday. Embiid cruised to the honor during a three-game span that saw him drop 39, 38 and 53 points in consecutive games, respectively. If Embiid had the requisite games played, he would be leading the league at 33.4 PPG, all while nearly averaging a double-double (9.8 boards) for the sixth straight season. That Embiid is having his best season from the field (career-high 53.5 percent) while taking the most shots per game (20.8) of his career solidifies his position as one of the game's preeminent scorers. He'll have just two games this week to try and repeat the honors.
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Joel Embiid Will Undergo Arthroscopic Surgery On His Left Knee
Joel Embiid (knee) will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee next week, a team official tells ESPN. Embiid's season was shut down in late February as he and the 76ers met with doctors to determine a treatment plan for his lingering knee issues. It was determined that surgery was the best option for the 31-year-old. According to Charania, it will be the second surgery on that left in the last 14 months. The big man played in just 19 games this season, posting averages of 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 0.9 blocks over 30.2 minutes per contest.
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ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Philadelphia 76ers center Source: Shams Charania
Joel Embiid "Decision Should Be Soon-Ish"
Joel Embiid (knee) has consulted with "many doctors and specialists" regarding the plan for his ailing left knee. While a decision hasn't been made about how to proceed with treatment, Nurse expects one "soon-ish." It's been a horrendous year for the 76ers, a team many believed would make a deep playoff run. Unfortunately, that likely won't happen, with Philadelphia barely alive for a Play-In berth. Embiid's health is a big reason for the team's struggles, with the 31-year-old averaging only 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 0.9 blocks, all down from the 2023-24 campaign. Even worse, he was limited to only 19 games, mostly because of a left knee injury. With that in mind, surgery appears to still be on the table for the 2023 MVP. But with the delay in treatment, it seems there's a realistic chance this situation will follow Embiid into next season.
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According to Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, center Source: John Clark
Joel Embiid Will Miss Remainder Of The Season
Joel Embiid (knee) will officially miss the remainder of the season due to the same knee issues he's been experiencing since last season. The team issued a statement that said they are working with Embiid and "top specialists" to figure out the best treatment for his ongoing knee troubles. They also stated that they're looking to better his "long-term health and performance." This means the former MVP finishes the year with 19 appearances and averages of 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.2 threes, and 3.3 turnovers per game. Guerschon Yabusele, Andre Drummond, and Adem Bona will split minutes at center from here on out.
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Joel Embiid Out On Wednesday
Joel Embiid (knee) won't suit up on Wednesday against the Knicks, as expected. The 2023 NBA MVP is listed as out for injury management purposes. But with the Sixers drifting away from a Play-In spot, fantasy managers may not see him for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign. With Guerschon Yabusele (eye) sidelined, Andre Drummond will likely get the start. Adem Bona is worth grabbing off the waiver wire, where available, considering he may be in line for increased production for at least a few games.
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