Joel Embiid's ongoing knee issues should alter the Sixers' strategy heading into the NBA trade deadline, as they now have far less incentive to make a win-now move.

Over his last five games, Embiid is averaging 30.4 points per game which is up from his season average of 24.4. The big fella has taken games over and has thrown the Sixers on his back at times in recent games.

Embiid has missed the last six games due to a left foot sprain. The foot sprain has healed, according to the release. After consulting with team medical staff and external doctors, Embiid will receive treatment in the coming days to address the knee swelling.

Since getting healthy enough to put a full season together after dealing with numerous major injuries at the start of his NBA career, Philadelphia 76ers center

Joel Embiid again has swelling in his left knee and will miss the Philadelphia 76ers’ upcoming road trip, the latest injury setback for the All-Star center who has played in only 13 games this season

Already beset by injuries this season, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will be out an additional seven to 10 days after experiencing swelling in his left knee, the team announced Friday. The injury,

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will be sidelined at least another seven to 10 days with swelling in his left knee, the team announced Friday. The former league MVP missed the past six contests with a left foot sprain and will not make the three-game road trip to Indiana (Saturday),

Sixers center Joel Embiid will miss at least three more games because of left knee swelling, the team said Friday.