Keith Smith: If Joel Embiid is unable to play, starting on February 22, 2026 (one year after his last game), the Sixers could petition for a medical retirement. At that point, an independent doctor selected by the NBA and NBPA would examine Embiid. If agreed he can no longer play, his remaining contract would be wiped off the books for the Sixers.
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What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Joel Embiid’s 2024-25 season began with a show of faith from the Sixers: a three-year, $193 million supermax contract extension. He declared he hoped to be a Sixer for life.
Everything that has happened since has been disastrous. The timeline is jarring:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 7:42 PM
Joel Embiid’s 2024-25 season began with a show of faith from the Sixers: a three-year, $193 million supermax contract extension. He declared he hoped to be a Sixer for life.
Everything that has happened since has been disastrous. The timeline is jarring:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 7:42 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
I wrote about Joel Embiid’s knee and whether it’s all over for @PHLY_Sports
allphly.com/joel-embiid-ou… pic.x.com/wI6SXxJB9f – 6:53 PM
I wrote about Joel Embiid’s knee and whether it’s all over for @PHLY_Sports
allphly.com/joel-embiid-ou… pic.x.com/wI6SXxJB9f – 6:53 PM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Doing a bit of Substack (supplementary beyond what I write for @BleacherReport and @SportsBizClass) latest on the Embiid situation relative to the potential rules in a worst-case scenario. Subscribe and such, currently only have free tier substack.com/home/post/p-15… – 6:52 PM
Doing a bit of Substack (supplementary beyond what I write for @BleacherReport and @SportsBizClass) latest on the Embiid situation relative to the potential rules in a worst-case scenario. Subscribe and such, currently only have free tier substack.com/home/post/p-15… – 6:52 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Breaking: Joel Embiid is done for the season.
@Jumpshot8 tells @TermineRadio he’s not surprised by this decision. pic.x.com/WQMPlx9A9t – 5:27 PM
Breaking: Joel Embiid is done for the season.
@Jumpshot8 tells @TermineRadio he’s not surprised by this decision. pic.x.com/WQMPlx9A9t – 5:27 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
As the Sixers finish out a painful campaign, there is a degree of certainty for perhaps the first time this season – they will do it without Joel Embiid @OnPattison:
onpattison.com/news/2025/feb/… – 5:05 PM
As the Sixers finish out a painful campaign, there is a degree of certainty for perhaps the first time this season – they will do it without Joel Embiid @OnPattison:
onpattison.com/news/2025/feb/… – 5:05 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
With Joel Embiid out for the season, the Sixers should prioritize giving rookie center Adem Bona consistent minutes. I asked Nick Nurse on Wednesday about what he’s seen from Bona so far and what he would like to see from Bona the rest of the way if he does get more playing time: pic.x.com/TzNR43hKFx – 5:05 PM
With Joel Embiid out for the season, the Sixers should prioritize giving rookie center Adem Bona consistent minutes. I asked Nick Nurse on Wednesday about what he’s seen from Bona so far and what he would like to see from Bona the rest of the way if he does get more playing time: pic.x.com/TzNR43hKFx – 5:05 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
On Joel Embiid getting shut down for the season to look for a new treatment plan for his left knee, why the Sixers did it now and what it means for their future, in @TheAthletic:
nytimes.com/athletic/61648… – 4:46 PM
On Joel Embiid getting shut down for the season to look for a new treatment plan for his left knee, why the Sixers did it now and what it means for their future, in @TheAthletic:
nytimes.com/athletic/61648… – 4:46 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
It’s official: Joel Embiid ‘medically unable to play and will miss the remainder of the season’
“We are working with medical experts to determine the exact treatment plan” the 76ers announced.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/its-o… – 4:32 PM
It’s official: Joel Embiid ‘medically unable to play and will miss the remainder of the season’
“We are working with medical experts to determine the exact treatment plan” the 76ers announced.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/its-o… – 4:32 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Going live now to discuss the news that Joel Embiid has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
youtube.com/live/-RIqSEh_X… pic.x.com/tzi34HYDl3 – 4:31 PM
Going live now to discuss the news that Joel Embiid has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
youtube.com/live/-RIqSEh_X… pic.x.com/tzi34HYDl3 – 4:31 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Joel Embiid won three games in Philadelphia this season (and was ejected in the second quarter of one of them). – 4:27 PM
Joel Embiid won three games in Philadelphia this season (and was ejected in the second quarter of one of them). – 4:27 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid this season:
149 free throws
140 field goals
Out for the year. pic.x.com/DDrhGTPisZ – 4:24 PM
Joel Embiid this season:
149 free throws
140 field goals
Out for the year. pic.x.com/DDrhGTPisZ – 4:24 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Discussing the Embiid news with @DerekBodnerNBA on an emergency pod at 4:30 sharp. See you then:
youtube.com/live/-RIqSEh_X… pic.x.com/N4PxYALS5y – 4:21 PM
Discussing the Embiid news with @DerekBodnerNBA on an emergency pod at 4:30 sharp. See you then:
youtube.com/live/-RIqSEh_X… pic.x.com/N4PxYALS5y – 4:21 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Joel Embiid’s 2024-25 stats:
– 19 games, 30.2 minutes per game, 574 total minutes
– 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 0.9 blocks per game
– 44.4 FG%, 29.9 3P%, 58.0 TS%
– 8-11 record in games played – 4:21 PM
Joel Embiid’s 2024-25 stats:
– 19 games, 30.2 minutes per game, 574 total minutes
– 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 0.9 blocks per game
– 44.4 FG%, 29.9 3P%, 58.0 TS%
– 8-11 record in games played – 4:21 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
With Joel Embiid done for the season & with the 76ers owning the 6th-worst record in the NBA, it’s worth noting they owe a top-6 protected 1st-rounder to OKC. And it’s also worth noting that finishing with the 6th-worst record still gives them just a 46% chance to keep the pick. – 4:20 PM
With Joel Embiid done for the season & with the 76ers owning the 6th-worst record in the NBA, it’s worth noting they owe a top-6 protected 1st-rounder to OKC. And it’s also worth noting that finishing with the 6th-worst record still gives them just a 46% chance to keep the pick. – 4:20 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
The initial story with Joel Embiid’s 2024-25 season officially over 🔽
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 4:18 PM
The initial story with Joel Embiid’s 2024-25 season officially over 🔽
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 4:18 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Joel Embiid’s contract after this season (2026-2029 salaries estimated based on cap projections):
– 2025-26 (age 31/32): $55,224,526
– 2026-27 (age 32/33): $59,539,200
– 2027-28 (age 33/34): $64,302,336
– 2028-29 (age 34/35): $69,065,472 (player option)
4 years, $248,131,534. – 4:17 PM
Joel Embiid’s contract after this season (2026-2029 salaries estimated based on cap projections):
– 2025-26 (age 31/32): $55,224,526
– 2026-27 (age 32/33): $59,539,200
– 2027-28 (age 33/34): $64,302,336
– 2028-29 (age 34/35): $69,065,472 (player option)
4 years, $248,131,534. – 4:17 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Joel Embiid (knee) is out for the season. Philadelphia 76ers have a top-6 protected 2025 first-round pick and have the 6th-worst record. Any pick seven or below goes to the Thunder. Sixers are one game ahead of the Nets and 2.5 games ahead of the Bulls in the tankathon standings. pic.x.com/8OnUCCmZGc – 4:15 PM
Joel Embiid (knee) is out for the season. Philadelphia 76ers have a top-6 protected 2025 first-round pick and have the 6th-worst record. Any pick seven or below goes to the Thunder. Sixers are one game ahead of the Nets and 2.5 games ahead of the Bulls in the tankathon standings. pic.x.com/8OnUCCmZGc – 4:15 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
The 76ers shut down Joel Embiid (left knee rehab) for the rest of the season:
“After further evaluation, it has been determined that he is medically unable to play and will miss the remainder of the season to focus on treatment and rehabilitation.” – 4:12 PM
The 76ers shut down Joel Embiid (left knee rehab) for the rest of the season:
“After further evaluation, it has been determined that he is medically unable to play and will miss the remainder of the season to focus on treatment and rehabilitation.” – 4:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Philadelphia 76ers big Joel Embiid OUT remainder of 2024-25 season. pic.x.com/d587XDYwA7 – 4:09 PM
Philadelphia 76ers big Joel Embiid OUT remainder of 2024-25 season. pic.x.com/d587XDYwA7 – 4:09 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
14 months ago, Joel Embiid was averaging 36/11/6 with marvelous efficiency & excellent defense, a uniquely dominant force favored to win his second straight MVP.
A whole lot has changed. The absolute season from hell for Embiid is over after 19 games:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 4:08 PM
14 months ago, Joel Embiid was averaging 36/11/6 with marvelous efficiency & excellent defense, a uniquely dominant force favored to win his second straight MVP.
A whole lot has changed. The absolute season from hell for Embiid is over after 19 games:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 4:08 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
76ers center Joel Embiid is done for the rest of the 2024-25 season.
“After further evaluation, it has been determined that he is medically unable to play and will miss the remainder of the season to focus on treatment and rehabilitation.” – 4:05 PM
76ers center Joel Embiid is done for the rest of the 2024-25 season.
“After further evaluation, it has been determined that he is medically unable to play and will miss the remainder of the season to focus on treatment and rehabilitation.” – 4:05 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
How Joel Embiid being out for the season impacts OKC:
si.com/nba/thunder/ne… – 4:04 PM
How Joel Embiid being out for the season impacts OKC:
si.com/nba/thunder/ne… – 4:04 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Joel Embiid has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. – 4:04 PM
Joel Embiid has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. – 4:04 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid has been ruled out for the season. pic.x.com/5AHSkwHtPr – 4:01 PM
Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid has been ruled out for the season. pic.x.com/5AHSkwHtPr – 4:01 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
The Sixers have ruled Joel Embiid out for the remainder of the season. – 4:01 PM
The Sixers have ruled Joel Embiid out for the remainder of the season. – 4:01 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Sixers have ruled Joel Embiid out for the season.
From the team’s statement: “We are working with medical experts to determine the exact treatment plan and will update media when we have more information.” – 4:01 PM
Sixers have ruled Joel Embiid out for the season.
From the team’s statement: “We are working with medical experts to determine the exact treatment plan and will update media when we have more information.” – 4:01 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
The Sixers have an injury report for tomorrow’s game vs. Golden State.
No questionable or probable players. Joel Embiid and Kyle Lowry out. Good signs for Tyrese Maxey and Guerschon Yabusele not being listed. – 3:33 PM
The Sixers have an injury report for tomorrow’s game vs. Golden State.
No questionable or probable players. Joel Embiid and Kyle Lowry out. Good signs for Tyrese Maxey and Guerschon Yabusele not being listed. – 3:33 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
All we have on Joel Embiid for now is that he won’t play against the Warriors tomorrow. But Nick Nurse said to expect another update “shortly.”
“You’ll have something soon,” Nurse said.
Story: phillyvoice.com/joel-embiid-up… – 1:48 PM
All we have on Joel Embiid for now is that he won’t play against the Warriors tomorrow. But Nick Nurse said to expect another update “shortly.”
“You’ll have something soon,” Nurse said.
Story: phillyvoice.com/joel-embiid-up… – 1:48 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
So @BodogCA has this line in which the Toronto Raptors are the favorites to land Joel Embiid next season. That said, it also has the 76ers are -100,000 to keep Embiid, implying a 99.9% probability. I’d say it’s pretty unlikely he’s moved pic.x.com/KtkJ1nApC6 – 1:38 PM
So @BodogCA has this line in which the Toronto Raptors are the favorites to land Joel Embiid next season. That said, it also has the 76ers are -100,000 to keep Embiid, implying a 99.9% probability. I’d say it’s pretty unlikely he’s moved pic.x.com/KtkJ1nApC6 – 1:38 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Nick Nurse says the Sixers are still hoping to have an update on Joel Embiid after his testing “shortly.”
“You’ll have something soon.” – 1:29 PM
Nick Nurse says the Sixers are still hoping to have an update on Joel Embiid after his testing “shortly.”
“You’ll have something soon.” – 1:29 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Joel Embiid (left knee injury management) out tomorrow, per the Sixers. – 1:28 PM
Joel Embiid (left knee injury management) out tomorrow, per the Sixers. – 1:28 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
The Sixers say Joel Embiid and Kyle Lowry did not practice. Guerschon Yabusele was a full participant. Eric Gordon and Jared McCain, of course, also did not practice. – 1:13 PM
The Sixers say Joel Embiid and Kyle Lowry did not practice. Guerschon Yabusele was a full participant. Eric Gordon and Jared McCain, of course, also did not practice. – 1:13 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid, Lowry, Gordon, McCain are the absences at practice today.
Yabusele was a full participant – 1:12 PM
Embiid, Lowry, Gordon, McCain are the absences at practice today.
Yabusele was a full participant – 1:12 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
NBA execs talk haves/have-nots:
On Philly: “What a mess. It all starts with Embiid… but take a step back and look at all the guys they’ve run through there in the last few years hoping something sticks. Harden, Jimmy Butler, now PG.”
And more teams
bit.ly/3XkBH3q – 12:40 PM
NBA execs talk haves/have-nots:
On Philly: “What a mess. It all starts with Embiid… but take a step back and look at all the guys they’ve run through there in the last few years hoping something sticks. Harden, Jimmy Butler, now PG.”
And more teams
bit.ly/3XkBH3q – 12:40 PM
More on this storyline
The determination on whether Embiid suffered a career-ending injury would be made by a physician selected by the NBA and the players’ association. If that’s the case, then starting on Feb. 22, 2026 (one year from the last game Embiid played), Philadelphia could apply to the NBA to have Embiid’s salary for the years of his contract removed from its cap sheet. The Sixers would also have to waive Embiid. -via ESPN / March 1, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will miss the remainder of the regular season as he and the team continue to look for a long-term solution for a troublesome left knee that has plagued his season, the team announced. Embiid had increased swelling in the knee following a loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night, and underwent a new round of imaging on Monday to determine why his knee has not responded well to the treatment protocols he has received this season. The 76ers and Embiid consulted with dozens of doctors and specialists to determine the best path forward for the 7-footer. -via ESPN / February 28, 2025
All season, Embiid has tried to play through pain in his knee, hoping it would improve as he got into better condition. He received numerous injections throughout the season, sources said, hoping to reduce the swelling and discomfort enough to enable him to play and be available for the 76ers. Instead of improving as he played more, the pain and swelling have increased. And in recent weeks, that has shown in Embiid’s and the team’s performance. Nonetheless, there were also stretches of the season when teammates and coaches would see Embiid perform well in practices, then sit out of upcoming games, sources said. His daily status appeared fluid all season, and it led to frustration among all parties. -via ESPN / February 28, 2025