Philadelphia 76ers former MVP center Joel Embiid was benched on Saturday and now will be seeking alternative options to deal with his nagging knee injury — including surgery. He sat out the entire final quarter of the Sixers’ latest blunder,

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid can't seem to get rid of the injury bug as he will miss the remainder of the season. Embiid has been dealing with a knee injury, and the 76ers announced in a statement on Friday that he will be out for the year: “The Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid have been consulting with top specialists regarding ongoing issues with his left knee,

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Sunday evening that Embiid is “considering alternative options, such as surgery, for his injured left knee.” Embiid has been receiving regular

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) holds his leg after a play against the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Joel Embiid has been shut down for the remainder of the season,

Signing nine-time NBA All-Star Paul George to a four-year, $212 million contract, Philadelphia paired the talented wing with their star duo of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Injuries and poor performance have led the 76ers to this point,

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.

Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid has been ruled out for the season.Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam Joel Embiid’s 2024-25 season

(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 ...

Embiid was hobbled all season by a left knee that probably need more post-surgery recovery time during the offseason.

The lack of effort cost the Sixers a potential win and dropped their record to 20-26, the fourth-worst in the Eastern Conference. However, as embarrassing as George's half-hearted effort was, fans and media watching Claxton's game-winner might have wondered where Joel Embiid was on the play.

The Sixers and Joel Embiid are weighing all options, including surgery, on his injured left knee that has forced him to miss time in the 2024-25 season.