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.

Joel Embiid remained on the 76ers’ bench with Saturday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets on the line because Guerschon Yabusele was a more impactful option. The event was likely an embarrassing moment for the 7-foot-2 center who was the NBA’s most dominant player the past two seasons.

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Joel Embiid will miss Monday night’s 76ers game against the Chicago Bulls at the Wells Fargo Center. The center was downgraded from questionable for the game. Embiid and the team are considering alternative options,

(AP Foto/Matt Slocum) Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, left, goes up for a shot against Brooklyn Nets’ Day’Ron Sharpe, center, and Trendon Watford during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo ...

With that in mind, Philadelphia could test his trade value during the offseason.Fadeaway World's Eddie Bitar discussed potential trades around Embiid, and a rebuilding division rival was mentioned as a possible trade partner,