Joel Embiid's Season Cut Short: 76ers Star to Undergo Knee Surgery Amid Team Struggles
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Philadelphia 76ers' center Joel Embiid, a former MVP, is set to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee next week, as announced by the team. The surgery marks the second procedure on the same knee within a year, following persistent issues that have limited Embiid to only 19 games this season. The 76ers, who had high hopes at the start of the season with new additions like Paul George and the extension of Tyrese Maxey, are facing a challenging year with a 23-53 record and are set to miss the playoffs for the first time in eight years.
Key Points
Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee next week.
This is the second surgery on Embiid's left knee in over a year, following persistent issues.
Embiid has played only 19 games this season due to the knee injury.
The Philadelphia 76ers have a disappointing 23-53 record this season.
The team will miss the playoffs for the first time in eight years.
New signings Paul George and Tyrese Maxey have also been impacted by injuries, with limited games played together.
