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Joel Embiid diagnosed with torn ligament in left hand, no timetable for return

Well, the Philadelphia 76ers have received some brutal injury news. After dislocating his finger in the Sixers’ game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with a torn radial collateral ligament in the fourth metacarpal in his left hand.

The Sixers say Joel Embiid has a torn radial collateral ligament in the fourth metacarpal in his left hand. There is still no timetable for his return. He continues to consult with doctors about next steps.

— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) January 9, 2020

Embiid and the Sixers are currently evaluating treatment options and there is currently no timetable for his return.