Philadelphia 76ers Center Joel Embiid has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 season. He will focus on “treatment and rehabilitation” of his injured knee. It has been a miserable season for the former NBA MVP as he was limited to 19 games. Embiid has been bothered by a knee injury he suffered in January 2024. He missed two months last season following that injury and was unable to stay on the court this regular season.
Embiid’s knee injuries are nothing new as he and the Philadelphia 76ers have been consulting with top specialists for the best way to go forward in recent weeks. That medical analysis led to Embiid’s knee being in such poor condition he was considered medically unable to play. Will the Philadelphia 76ers be able to salvage a nightmare season?
Philadelphia 76ers Season Summary
Philadelphia's Joel Embiid has been ruled out for the season. pic.twitter.com/5AHSkwHtPr
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Philadelphia is 20-39 this season and the No. 12 seed in the Eastern Conference. Embiid’s injury is the latest for a team ravaged by injuries this year. Their lack of health has led to a disappointing season. Marquee free-agent signing Paul George has missed 20 games and has played miserably when on the floor.
Rookie Guard Jared McCain was playing well before suffering a season-ending knee injury on December 13. Without three critical players, Philadelphia’s offense has struggled. They are 26th in points per game, 22nd in field goal percentage, and 26th in three-point percentage.
Final Thoughts
Embiid’s availability, or lack thereof, has become tiresome. He is paid as one of the NBA’s best players but is one of the most unreliable players in recent history. Embiid mentioned a few weeks ago his belief that another knee surgery is needed for a full recovery. It remains unclear if that is in the cards with Embiid ruled out for the final few months of the season.
The Philadelphia 76ers have championship aspirations, but a healthy Embiid is needed for that to become a reality. He must use this time to reassess his NBA future and do whatever is necessary to be a consistent contributor for the Sixers.
