Nick Nurse says he thinks the team is “getting closer” to making a decision on Joel Embiid’s treatment, and that Embiid has an evaluation today.Source: Twitter @SixersAdam

Joel Embiid has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, according to a Feb. 28 report from ESPN’s Shams Charania. Embiid has been struggling with a knee issue all season having undergone surgery to repair a torn meniscus last year.

The 76ers have ruled out star center Joel Embiid for the remainder of the 2024/25 season due to ongoing issues with his left knee, the team announced in a press release.

Joel Embiid’s season is finished. After further evaluation on the seven-time All-Star center’s left knee, the 76ers determined that Embiid was medically unable to play and will remain sidelined to focus on treatment and rehabilitation.

The Philadelphia 76ers are fighting to stay afloat without Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George in the lineup. All three stars are injured, as are several role players, and the rest of the roster has had to pick up a lot of slack.

The 76ers have no definitive answers in regards to the next step for Joel Embiid’s ailing left knee. The 2023 NBA MVP and seven-time All-Star was ruled out for the remainder of the season on Feb. 28 to focus on treatment and rehabilitation.