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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has a lateral meniscus injury in his left knee and will be out throughout the weekend while the treatment plan is finalized.

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The Philadelphia 76ers welcomed crushing news regarding its star and the reigning NBA MVP, Joel Embiid.

Joel Embiid

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Shams Charania from The Athletic reports that Embiid suffered a torn meniscus injury.

Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN specifies that Embiid has an injured lateral meniscus in his left knee and will be out throughout the weekend while the treatment plan is finalized.

There's no timetable for Embiid's return. However, as with any injury, recovery hinges first on the severity.

In the case of basketball players, if the tear is minor and treated non-surgically, a player may return in four to six weeks. However, if surgery is necessary, recovery can take anywhere from three to six months.

Embiid suffered the injury in the game against the Golden State Warriors.

The 29-year-old was going for a loose ball with Jonathan Kumingawith 4:04 remaining in the fourth quarter. Following the episode, Embiid left the game, grabbing his left knee.

The 76ers star center can only miss five more games this season in order to meet the 65-games-played criteria to become an MVP or be elected into an All-NBA team.

Embiid is averaging 36 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game.

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