ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Embiid has been exploring his options for his left knee, including surgery.
After having new imaging done on Monday, Embiid and the 76ers are consulting with doctors and collaborating with specialists about next steps.
As a result, the team ruled out Embiid for Monday’s game against the Chicago Bulls.
Embiid has said in recent weeks that he might need surgery or an extended rest period for his knee to heal, but has been doing what he can to play and be available for the 76ers.
The lingering knee issues, combined with a foot sprain, have led to him playing in just 19 of 56 games.
Embiid was listed as questionable to play Monday against Chicago after experiencing swelling in his knee following Saturday’s loss to the Brooklyn Nets, Charania reportes.
Embiid was slow to get up late in the third when he lost the ball and hit the court. Embiid said earlier this week that he needed to “fix the problem” in his left knee to return to his dominant All-Star form.
“The way I was playing a year ago is not the way I’m playing right now,” Embiid said Thursday after the 76ers lost to Boston. “I probably need to fix the problem, and then I’ll be back at that level. But it’s hard to have trust when you’re not yourself.”
Embiid played just 39 games last season due to a torn meniscus in his left knee. The 76ers announced in early February of that season that he had undergone surgery. Embiid came back in early April, was part of the 76ers’ playoff run and then won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team last summer.
Embiid acknowledged earlier this month that he didn’t have enough time to fully recover after undergoing surgery last year.
–With files from the Associated Press.