Sixers Announce Joel Embiid To Have Surgery On Left Knee

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will be undergoing the knife once again.

The Sixers announced that Embiid will have to have surgery on his left knee to repair a torn meniscus.

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

Embiid has not played since Jan. 27. The Sixers did not reveal he was suffering from a meniscus tear until Feb. 13.

Embiid hyperextended his knee on Jan. 20, but played one week later.

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Embiid missed the first two seasons after recovering from foot surgery.

Embiid, 22, averaged 20.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 2.5 blocks in 25.4 minutes per game over 31 games this season.

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