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Joel Embiid Shut Down for the Season
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It was inevitable. Here’s the Friday news dump from the team:
The Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid have been consulting with top specialists regarding ongoing issues with his left knee. After further evaluation, it has been determined that he is medically unable to play and will miss the remainder of the season to focus on treatment and rehabilitation.
We are working with medical experts to determine the exact treatment plan and will update media when we have more information. The team and specialists will continue working with Joel to ensure the best path forward for his long-term health and performance.
Embiid turns 31 in a few weeks. His injury history is longer than a CVS receipt. And there’s no magical surgery to fix the problem. There isn’t a linear path forward. That’s the worst part. There doesn’t seem to be an obvious move to make. Embiid may be cooked entirely. Only time will tell. But in the meantime, have a great weekend.
Kevin has been writing about Philadelphia sports since 2009. He spent seven years in the CBS 3 sports department and started with the Union during the team's 2010 inaugural season. He went to the academic powerhouses of Boyertown High School and West Virginia University. email - k.kinkead@sportradar.com