Philadelphia 76ers middle Joel Embiid mentioned Sunday that he might need to endure one other surgical procedure on his troublesome left knee.
Embiid’s knee has by no means been totally wholesome since he injured it in opposition to the Golden State Warriors on Jan. 30, 2024. He underwent surgical procedure to restore a torn meniscus seven days later however the issues have lingered.
Embiid performed in his sixteenth recreation of the season on Sunday when he had 27 factors, 12 rebounds and 6 assists throughout a 135-127 street loss to the Milwaukee Backs. It was his third recreation in six days — he did sit out on Wednesday — after lacking 15 straight video games as a result of knee.
“Daily, take it daily,” Embiid mentioned after the loss to Milwaukee. “If it will get worse, then you have to do one thing about it. If it isn’t constant sufficient, then that is not ok.”
Embiid, who turns 31 subsequent month, is hoping the knee will maintain up by the rest of the season, however the 2022-23 NBA MVP indicated offseason surgical procedure is feasible.
“I believe the easy reply is that if you’ve bought one thing that is inconsistent, sooner or later, you have to do one thing about it,” Embiid mentioned. “We do not know what it’s. We’re trying into each choice.”
Embiid has been productive when capable of get on the ground and is averaging 24.8 factors, 8.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists. However his unavailability for many of this season has derailed the 76ers, who’re simply 20-32 and stand eleventh within the Jap Convention.
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