The Philadelphia 76ers are under a lot of pressure because their star player, Joel Embiid, is still out with a knee injury. His hurt left knee makes it hard to know when he’ll play again.
The team already has a disappointing 20-37 record, and with Embiid’s future uncertain, the season is getting tougher for the 76ers.
The 7-foot star had tests on his knee Monday and more tests the next day. He was ruled out for Philadelphia’s 142-110 loss to Chicago. This was the 38th game he missed this season.
Embiid’s knee injury has kept him out for long periods, and the team is considering all options, like resting, surgery, or playing through pain, depending on the test results. However, it appears that no strategy is working, as Embiid’s knee injury continues to prevent him from playing.
Ik the sixers aren’t a good team and Embiids not playing today but like what is the cope for bringing this support cast back next year?
— Ash ™️ (@ash4nd1021) February 25, 2025
Sixers losses: Heat (pre trade, no jimmy, no Embiid ), smoked by the pistons (no cade), smoked by the bucks (no Giannis), beat by raptors, beat… https://t.co/7x6APncWkH
He has only played 19 of the 57 games this season, and it’s unclear when he’ll play again. Some questions also appeared: Is the 7-foot-tall Philly center in his last match of the season or not?
Nick Nurse reveals thoughts on shutting down Joel Embiid
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse talked about the rumors that star player Joel Embiid might be done for the season. On Monday, when asked if Embiid had played his last game, Nurse said, “Not at that point. We are playing and testing and trying to figure it out and go from there.”
It is time to shut Joel Embiid down. When I saw him play against Boston a couple of games ago being targeted on defense, unable to protect the rim, and settle for 3s taking away shots from others. He’s become a liability he’s not helping and they’re playing 4 on 5. It’s time. https://t.co/yX09k1LrNp
— The Pull Up! Basketball Podcast (@ThePullUpShows) February 24, 2025
The nurse also mentioned that things haven’t gone as expected, and it’s disappointing. He added that Embiid wants to play, and the team wants him to play because they’re best with him on the court, but it hasn’t happened yet.
