The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-2025 season has not gone as planned. They are among the worst teams in the league at 20-38, 28 games behind the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers. But it is about to get even worse.

Joel Embiid has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, according to a Feb. 28 report from ESPN’s Shams Charania. Embiid has been struggling with a knee issue all season having undergone surgery to repair a torn meniscus last year.

Philadelphia's big three of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George struggled once again, and none eclipsed 20 points. Embiid in particular struggled, scoring 15 points and grabbing three rebounds in 27 minutes of action. He went just 3-for-9 from the field and scored nine of his 15 points at the free-throw line.

After losing Joel Embiid for the remainder of the year with a knee injury, the 76ers need to turn back the clock and embrace the tank.

It's time for Philadelphia to prioritize getting Joel Embiid healthy, adding an asset this summer and coming back stronger next season.

In. Part of the team's struggles stem from the lack of availability from former MVP Joel Embiid, who has played just 18 of the 55 games this season. Embiid had meniscus surgery on his left knee last February and returned to the court in April,

Embiid, the 2023 National Basketball Association Most Valuable Player, seven-time All-Star and two-time scoring champion, is to have more tests on his knee and the report, which cites unnamed sources, indicates that specialists will then be consulted.

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid has been shut down for the remainder of the season as he deals with ongoing issues with his left knee, the team announced Friday. Per the 76ers, the team and Embiid have been consulting with specialists about his injured knee.