Insider: 76ers Have 'Genuine Concern' for Joel Embiid's Knee Issues

Insider: 76ers Have 'Genuine Concern' for Joel Embiid's Knee Issues originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Philadelphia 76ers are still concerned over Joel Embiid's issues with his knee, according to NBA insider Brett Siegel.

Last season, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid had arguably the worst year of his career. The big man was limited to just 19 games as he dealt with nagging knee issues, and the 76ers did not contend for the NBA championship like they had hoped.

On Sunday, NBA insider Brett Siegel entertained a question from a fan on X. The fan asked Siegel about an update on 76ers stars Embiid and Paul George. Aside from the Cameroonian star, Philly was also dealing with a rehabbing George.

George opted for knee surgery during the offseason. He had to undergo the operation after suffering an injury during an on-court workout last July, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

The 76ers Aren't Confident in Joel Embiid's Health

First, Siegel revealed that George will miss the start of training camp, and he will likely opt out of the preseason games. That was followed by an update that the 76ers still aren't confident in Embiid's knee issues. He had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in April.

"Only updates are that George is out for the start of training camp and may not play in the preseason. Too early to tell there," Siegel said. "As for Embiid, there is genuine concern about his knee health. Of course word from Philly gets downplayed, but around the league, word is bad."

Only updates are that George is out for the start of training camp and may not play in the preseason. Too early to tell there.

As for Embiid, there is genuine concern about his knee health. Of course word from Philly gets downplayed, but around the league, word is bad. https://t.co/4lLry1FM9A

— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) August 3, 2025

Embiid was shut down for the season on the final day of February. The thinking was that with more time to allow his body to recover, he would be able to have a full recovery before the start of the 2025-26 season.

Unfortunately for the 76ers, they aren't sure that Embiid has sufficiently rehabbed his knee, according to Siegel's update.

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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 4, 2025, where it first appeared.