NBA: Joel Embiid of Philadelphia 76ers to miss rest of the season due to knee injury

Joel Embiid will miss the rest of the season, with the Philadelphia 76ers saying Friday he will focus on treatment and rehabilitation of his left knee.

Embiid was already set to miss his 40th game of the season Saturday when the 76ers host Golden State. But the 76ers said there would be no more games for the All-Star centre in 2024-25.

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“We are working with medical experts to determine the exact treatment plan and will update media when we have more information,” the 76ers said in a statement. “The team and specialists will continue working with Joel to ensure the best path forward for his long-term health and performance.”

One of the preseason favourites to contend for an NBA title, the Sixers take a nine-game losing streak into Saturday’s game against the Warriors. Even with the heavy slide, the Sixers were just 2 1/2 games out of a spot in the play-in tournament entering Friday’s NBA games.