Coach Nick Nurse gives the latest update on Joel Embiid as the Philadelphia 76ers move forward with their season.
Philly's disappointing move to rule Embiid out for Monday's game follows a concerning report from ESPN insider Shams Charania, which indicated that the Sixers are "consulting doctors and considering alternative options, such as surgery, for his injured left knee."
The 2024-24 campaign has been a rough one for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers, and he could end up getting shut down for the season due to a lingering knee injury. Ahead of their Monday night clash with the Chicago Bulls, Embiid received a big update on his status for the Sixers.
The star center appeared to tweak his troublesome left knee Saturday and had a tough time moving around in the loss to the Nets. The team ruled Embiid out for Monday’s game against the Bulls after he underwent more scans on the knee.