NBA Fans React To 76ers Joel Embiid Announcement Before Knicks Game

The 76ers have announced that Joel Embiid will miss Wednesday's game.

Oct 29, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) reacts as Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) clutches his face after colliding in the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will be in Manhattan to play the New York Knicks.

For the game, they have announced that Joel Embiid has been ruled out.

The 2023 MVP also missed the team's last game, so this will be his second straight out of action.

Via Underdog NBA: "Joel Embiid (injury management) listed out for Wednesday."

Joel Embiid (injury management) listed out for Wednesday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) February 25, 2025

Many fans reacted to the news on social media.

@stephenstumpo1: "Wouldn’t it just be easier for you to report when he does play?"

Wouldn’t it just be easier for you to report when he does play?

— Stephen Stumpo (@stephenstumpo1) February 25, 2025

@NMAsiaPac: "Sixers are lottery pick bound"

Sixers are lottery pick bound pic.twitter.com/vgBwo3eQZG

— N A F O Australia 🇦🇺🇺🇦 (@NMAsiaPac) February 25, 2025

@Robtush: "I hope he is proud of his gold medal"

I hope he is proud of his gold medal

— Robbie T (@Robtush) February 26, 2025

@Brian5833366570: "Should have traded him couple years ago. When he was more value. You could tell with his legs, he was not going to have a long career. Sorry for him."

Should have traded him couple years ago. When he was more value. You could tell with his legs, he was not going to have a long career. Sorry for him.

— Brian (@Brian5833366570) February 25, 2025

@NeverMadeJB: "The Sky is Blue"

The Sky is Blue https://t.co/ekKIScoF9P

— NeverMadeJB (@NeverMadeJB) February 25, 2025

@ovoescobar: "Just end your season bro health is wealth"

Just end your season bro health is wealth https://t.co/1PQzpjtsF5

— #GamblingX (@ovoescobar) February 25, 2025

@siimbaswrld: "announce him out for the season already"

announce him out for the season already

— simba🏵️ (@siimbaswrld) February 25, 2025

Embiid is averaging 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest while shooting 44.4% from the field and 29.9% from the three-point range in 19 games.

He is in his ninth season playing for the 76ers.

Doctors discuss ‘radical’ surgeries for Joel Embiid that could sideline him for as much as a year | Marcus Hayes https://t.co/TuMBnvllZa

— The Philadelphia Inquirer (@PhillyInquirer) February 24, 2025

The 76ers are the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 20-37 record in 57 games.

They are in the middle of an eight-game losing streak (and 1-9 over their last ten).

Following New York, the 76ers will host the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.

Feb 22, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (20) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

As for the Knicks, they are the third seed with a 37-20 record in 57 games.