Joel Embiid is dealing with another troubling injury

Joel Embiid is once again back in the medical tent.

The Philadelphia 76ers revealed on Wednesday that their star center Embiid is dealing with a new injury. Embiid reported soreness in his right shin while participating in a right knee management program over the All-Star break.

As a result, Embiid has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks. The 76ers added that the former NBA MVP will be re-evaluated ahead of the team’s back-to-back set this weekend.

Embiid, who turns 32 next month, missed the 76ers’ last two games before the All-Star break. Overall on the year, Embiid has appeared in just 31 of a possible 54 games, averaging 26.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per contest overall.

A shin injury is obviously very concerning for Embiid given his lengthy history of leg issues. The seven-footer has been managing a lingering problem with his right knee, which was even described months ago as “debilitating.”

The seven-time All-Star Embiid did look superb earlier in the season, leading to rave reviews for the doctor that performed his arthroscopic knee surgery last April. But now the 30-24 76ers will have to once again hold their collective breath that Embiid’s latest injury is a minor one.