76ers Issue Joel Embiid Update After His Emergency Surgery

Unfortunately for Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, he was dealt a serious health scare right before the start of the playoffs.

Embiid had to undergo emergency surgery on Thursday after being diagnosed with appendicitis. This operation took place in Houston since the 76ers just wrapped up a game against the Rockets.

"I was told this morning, but they had said that he had in the middle of the night -- like 3 [a .m.], 3:30 [a .m.] or something -- contacted them to say he was not feeling well. And so I think that's kind of when this particular incident started," 76ers coach Nick Nurse said. "I think that the biggest thing right now is that Joel comes out of the surgery as best as possible and all that goes well. That's where most of my thoughts are right now."

Thankfully, Embiid's surgery went well and he's been officially discharged from the hospital.

"Joel Embiid was discharged from the hospital today following a successful appendectomy and is returning to Philadelphia," the team said in a press release. "Embiid's surgical recovery will be managed by team physicians in consultation with his surgeon. A timeline for return to basketball activities has not yet been determined."