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Joel Embiid's meniscus surgery: 76ers star out for at least four weeks, and this season's return is not ruled out.

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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid underwent a left meniscus procedure on Tuesday, as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. He is slated for re-evaluation in approximately four weeks.

Joel Embiid

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How Embiid's recovery goes over the next few weeks will be paramount, but there continues to be a belief that the door is not closed on the possibility of the reigning MVP's return this season, according to sources from ESPN.

The surgical intervention addressed a displaced flap of the meniscus. Typically, recovery from a meniscus tear surgery can span from three to six months.

Embiid, previously considered the frontrunner for a second consecutive MVP award, will miss out on the accolade due to the 65-game-played rule implemented last offseason.

Before the injury, Embiid had been leading the league in scoring, averaging 35.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game.

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