After weeks of tension about how best to handle his chronic knee injury, Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid apparently no longer trusts Daryl Morey to act in his best interests, going straight to owner Josh Harris instead.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid can't seem to get rid of the injury bug as he will miss the remainder of the season. Embiid has been dealing with a knee injury, and the 76ers announced in a statement on Friday that he will be out for the year:

As Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid’s regular season comes to an end, a new report says the 2023 MVP bypassed 76ers president Daryl Morey to discuss his knee injury with team owner, Josh Harris.

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ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Joel Embiid went directly to Josh Harris about the state of his knee and his treatment going forward. He also made sure to point that there have been “fundamental disagreements” between Embiid and the team about how to treat his left knee.

The Philadelphia 76ers have been quite underwhelming this season, and even that would be a massive understatement. Daryl Morey and Co. signed Paul George in July 2024 to add to a star-studded roster led by Joel Embiid.