76ers Joel Embiid Injury Update Leaves NBA Fans Concerned

The Philadelphia 76ers announced a new Joel Embiid injury update during Friday's game.

Oct 28, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts to a foul call in the first half against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images / Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

On Friday evening, the 76ers are playing the Brooklyn Nets at home in Philadelphia.

Joel Embiid was ruled out for the game, and the team has now announced that he will also miss Sunday's matchup with the LA Clippers.

Via Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports: "Joel Embiid Update

Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee. In consultation with the team’s medical staff, Embiid missed tonight’s game and will also miss Sunday’s game. He is receiving treatment and further updates on his status will be provided early next week."

Joel Embiid Update

Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee. In consultation with the team’s medical staff, Embiid missed tonight’s game and will also miss Sunday’s game. He is receiving treatment and further updates on his status will be provided early next week.

— Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) November 23, 2024

Embiid's struggles to stay healthy have been the team's biggest storyline this season.

The 2023 MVP has appeared in just four games.

Many fans reacted to the latest update.

@CauPere08742859: "He will be shutdown soon. Something is really wrong"

He will be shutdown soon. Something is really wrong

— Cauê Pereira (@CauPere08742859) November 23, 2024

@CsIn6ix: "Just retire"

Just retire

— CsIn6ix (@CsIn6ix) November 23, 2024

@RussFcb: "They're so dumb they folded to media and fan pressure and let him play this season when Embiid is clearly still injured"

They're so dumb they folded to media and fan pressure and let him play this season when Embiid is clearly still injured

— Russ' TD ⚡ (@RussFcb) November 23, 2024

@jbilyeudesign: "Does he even still play?

Even on the floor he doesn’t seem to be treating the game seriously."

Does he even still play?

Even on the floor he doesn’t seem to be treating the game seriously.

— Jason Bilyeu (@jbilyeudesign) November 23, 2024

@GameInjuryDoc: "Definitely not a great sign. Coming off for the knee injury end of last season then played the Olympics and knee did not respond well.

Unfortunately with their record this might be a time they consider another surgery if they can’t control the swelling"

Definitely not a great sign. Coming off for the knee injury end of last season then played the Olympics and knee did not respond well.

Unfortunately with their record this might be a time they consider another surgery if they can’t control the swelling

— Dr. Evan Jeffries, DPT (@GameInjuryDoc) November 23, 2024

The 76ers came into the evening as the worst team in the NBA with a 2-12 record in their first 14 games.

Embiid is averaging 19.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 37.9% from the field and 16.7% from the three-point range.