Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid received a diagnosis of appendicitis and is set to have surgical treatment on Thursday in Houston, according to an announcement from the team.
The surgery is scheduled for the same day the 76ers are set to face the Houston Rockets on the road.
Philadelphia officials stated that additional information regarding Embiid’s condition will be shared when deemed necessary.
Currently sitting in eighth place within the Eastern Conference standings, the 76ers remain positioned to qualify for the play-in tournament.
This season has seen Embiid participate in only 38 games due to various health concerns. His most recent absence came during Saturday’s matchup against the Detroit Pistons, where he was sidelined due to a right oblique injury, ongoing injury management protocols, and illness. Throughout the entire season, the star center has been unable to participate in consecutive games during back-to-back scheduling.
