Joel Embiid will miss the rest of the season, with the Philadelphia 76ers saying he is “medically unable to play” and will focus on treatment and rehabilitation of his left knee.

76ers coach Nick Nurse attributed the decision to keep Embiid on the bench for the final quarter so that they wouldn't disrupt the the team's rhythm. “That group was just playing so well together and had good feel for the game at that point, and just wanted to let them roll with it," Nurse told reporters.

Coach Nick Nurse explains his decision not to play Joel Embiid in the 4th quarter in the loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

As the Philadelphia 76ers attempted to put together a second-half comeback against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night, they leaned heavily on four players in t

Joel Embiid remained on the 76ers’ bench with Saturday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets on the line because Guerschon Yabusele was a more impactful option. The event was likely an embarrassing moment for the 7-foot-2 center who was the NBA’s most dominant player the past two seasons.

Coming out of the All-Star break, the health of Joel Embiid has been a major topic for the Philadelphia 76ers. The former MVP made some choice comments after Th

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, goes up for a shot against Brooklyn Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe, center, and Trendon Watford during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Philadelphia. Credit: AP/Matt Slocum Coach Nick Nurse ...

Nic Claxton, Cameron Johnson, 2025 First-Round Pick (OKC or HOU or PHX), 2027 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2030 Second-Round Pick (LAL) The Nets made a few moves this se

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Brooklyn Nets on February 22, 2025, with Joel Embiid expected to play despite some team injuries. This is a crucial boost for the struggling 76ers, who heavily rely on Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr.