76ers’ Joel Embiid may require another knee surgery

Sixers center Joel Embiid has barely been available for Philadelphia this season due to a lingering knee ailment that he first suffered last February.

A year ago, Embiid incurred a lateral meniscus injury against Golden State, underwent surgery, and made a hasty return in April for a playoff push.

His knee apparently hasn’t been right ever since. The 7-footer has played especially sparingly since the calendar flipped over to 2025, appearing in just five games amidst knee issues.

During a Philadelphia tilt against Milwaukee on Sunday, ABC’s Lisa Salters reported (X video link) that the 30-year-old may require another knee surgery and an extended recuperation window.

In the 16 games the Kansas alum has managed to play for the 20-32 Sixers, Embiid has put up solid numbers, though they mark a steady dip from his All-NBA production since the 2020/21 season.

Across those 16 games, Embiid is averaging 24.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 steals — all down from his 2023/24 production.