Joel Embiid Likely to Miss Season After Second Surgery

Sources tell the Philadelphia Inquirer that 76ers center Joel Embiid is likely to miss the entire season after undergoing a second surgery on his right foot.

" “I would say there’s a great possibility that Embiid won’t play next year,” the source said. “Just think how long they sat him when they thought he was healthy.” The Sixers are planning as if Embiid won’t play this season, sources say. Another source said the franchise is concerned that this setback could be career-threatening."

Embiid suffered a setback in his recovery last month. He missed his entire rookie season after surgery to repair a stress fracture last June.

The Sixers selected Embiid with the third pick in the 2014 NBA Draft after one injury-shortened year at Kansas.

[Philadelphia Inquirer]