Sources: 76ers, Joel Embiid exploring options for knee injury

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The Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid are consulting doctors and considering alternative options, such as surgery, for his injured left knee, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

Both sides have hoped for progress in Embiid's body, but his determination to play and current treatments -- including regular injections, sources said -- have not led to any improvement.

Embiid is scheduled to undergo tests on his knee early this week, at which point both parties will collaborate with specialists on the best route forward, sources said.

Embiid has publicly and privately said in recent weeks that he might eventually need surgery or an extended rest period for his knee to heal, but he has…