Joel Embiid will miss the rest of the season, with the Philadelphia 76ers saying he is “medically unable to play” and will focus on treatment and rehabilitation of his left knee.

(AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, left, tries to get past Brooklyn Nets’ Nic Claxton during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel ...

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a tough spot and their playoff hopes are dwindling fast. Nick Nurse and his team sit near the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a lackluster 21-40 record. Adding to their woes is Paul George and Joel Embiid’s ongoing battle with injuries.

Since claiming the 2022 NBA MVP, Joel Embiid's performance has suffered due to injuries, leading to speculation about his future.

Joel Embiid has had another disastrous campaign with the Philadelphia 76ers due to injuries and it might be time for him to move on to a new challenge. We provide the five best destinations for the former MVP.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Sunday evening that Embiid is “considering alternative options, such as surgery, for his injured left knee.” Embiid has been receiving regular injections in his knee in an attempt to remain on the court, but he’s still far from 100%.