Joel Embiid to Undergo Surgery for Torn Meniscus

After the Philadelphia 76ers shut down Joel Embiid for the remainder of the season, they announced Embiid is undergoing knee surgery to repair his torn meniscus.

Surprise, surprise, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has suffered another setback. Or perhaps, the information is finally coming to light.

ESPN’s Marc Stein first reported the story that Embiid was “very likely” to undergo surgery and the team later confirmed.

Update:

Embiid to undergo surgery on meniscus in left knee in coming days. Additional details to be announced upon completion of procedure.

— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) March 22, 2017

The news shouldn’t come as a surprise as Embiid spent the past few weeks visiting with knee…