Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid completed new imaging on his injured left knee and has been ruled out for Monday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
The former MVP and the 76ers continue to consult with doctors and collaborate with specialists about the best way to move forward with the knee, sources said.
Embiid had been listed as questionable for Monday’s game after experiencing swelling in his knee after Saturday’s loss to the Nets. He was slow to get up late in the third quarter of that game when he lost the ball and hit the court. Embiid finished the game scoring just 14 points.
Embiid has publicly and privately said in recent weeks that he might need surgery or an extended rest period for his knee to heal, but he has been determined to find ways to play and be available for the 76ers.
He played just 39 games last season after tearing the meniscus in his knee. He underwent surgery in early February, came back in early April, was part of the 76ers’ playoff run and then won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team over the summer. He acknowledged earlier this month that he didn’t have enough time to recover after surgery.
This season, the lingering knee issues, combined with a foot sprain, have caused him to play in just 19 of 56 games.
Information from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and The Associated Press was used in this report.
Source: espn.com