Joel Embiid's ongoing knee issues should alter the Sixers' strategy heading into the NBA trade deadline, as they now have far less incentive to make a win-now move.

After an on-court workout Thursday, Joel Embiid suffered more swelling in his left knee and will miss at least 7-10 days. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. The Philadelphia 76ers’ season goes from bad to worse as the superstar big man has played in just 13 games this year.

Joel Embiid suffered another injury setback and will be out at least another week, per the Philadelphia 76ers in a press release. Embiid, who has missed the last six games, has swelling in the left knee and will be reevaluated in 7-to-10 days.

The Philadelphia 76ers entered the NBA season ready to rock following a great offseason. They landed star forward Paul George to pair with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.

On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will host the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Wells Fargo Center. For the game, the 76ers will be without their best play

Joel Embiid will miss at least three more games as he continues to recover from another injury to his left knee.

“While the foot sprain has healed, Embiid experienced an increase in swelling in his left knee following the workout,” the Sixers said in a statement. “After consulting with team medical staff and external doctors, Embiid will receive treatment in the coming days to address the swelling.”

Embiid missed the season's first nine games due to knee injury management and a league-imposed suspension. Nearly three months into the season, Embiid has appeared in just 13 game

The Philadelphia 76ers' season is in peril after the latest Joel Embiid injury update. It's time for Daryl Morey to consider a full-blown tank effort.

The Philadelphia 76ers haven’t seen much of their seven-time All-Star Joel Embiid this season. Heading into the 2024-2025 NBA season, the Sixers anticipated the reality he could play under 65 games. With Embiid embracing an injury management plan,