Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid's knee injury is believed to be more serious than originally thought. Embiid is considered to have a right knee LCL sprain that is greater than a Grade 1 sprain. Philadelphia coach Doc Rivers said on Saturday that Embiid is doubtful to play in Game 1 against the Boston Celtics on Monday. A Grade 1 LCL sprain has a possible recovery time of a … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Dealing With LCL Sprain Believed To Greater Than Grade 1
Joel Embiid Underwent PRP Treatment Last Week
Joel Embiid underwent platelet-rich plasma treatment on his injured knee last week. Embiid participated in parts of practice on Sunday. Embiid's LCL sprain is more than a Grade 1. Embiid is unlikely to play in Game 1 of the Philadelphia 76ers' second round series against the Boston Celtics. … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Underwent PRP Treatment Last Week
Sixers Have ‘Optimism’ Joel Embiid Could Return For Game 2
Joel Embiid is unlikely to play in Game 1 on Monday, but there is "optimism" that he could play in Game 2 on Wednesday. Embiid is dealing with a LCL injury in his knee. Embiid participated in shootaround and worked out afterward as well. "There has been improvement and I'm told there is optimism that Joel Embiid could make his return for Game 2," said Adrian Wojnarowski. … [Read more...] about Sixers Have ‘Optimism’ Joel Embiid Could Return For Game 2
Joel Embiid Ranks Middle Of Pack In Accumulated MVP Votes Before First Win
Joel Embiid will presumably win his first career NBA Most Valuable Player award on Tuesday after finishing as the runner-up in each of the past two seasons behind Nikola Jokic. There is a "long time coming" feel to Embiid's MVP, but he only ranks in the middle of the pack for accumulated MVP share before winning his first trophy, according to historical voting data from … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Ranks Middle Of Pack In Accumulated MVP Votes Before First Win
Joel Embiid Named 22-23 NBA Most Valuable Player
Joel Embiid has been named the 22-23 NBA Most Valuable Player. Embiid finished second each of the past two seasons behind Nikola Jokic. Embiid beat out Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo to win the award. Embiid received 73 out of 100 first place votes, compared to 15 for Jokic and 12 for Antetokounmpo. Embiid, Jokic and Antetokounmpo received all but one of the first, second and … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Named 22-23 NBA Most Valuable Player