Joel Embiid to undergo surgery, out extended time / News - Basketnews.com

Embiid will undergo surgery to address a displaced flap of the meniscus. The superstar center will be out for an extended time, but a return this season isn't rule out yet.

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Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid will be sidelined for an extended period of time.

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According to Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN, the reigning NBA MVP will undergo surgery to repair a left meniscus injury.

The surgery will address a displaced flap of the meniscus, Shams Charania from The Athletics adds. As such, the player will be out for an extended period of time.

The possibility of Embiid returning to the court this season remains, Wojnarowski reports. However, the recovery timeline will become clearer only after the procedure.

If surgery is necessary for a meniscus tear, recovery can take anywhere from three to six months. Having previously been regarded as the favorite to win the MVP award for the second year in a row, Embiid will miss out on the accolade due to the 65-games-played rule established last offseason.

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

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