The Philadelphia 76ers will be without Joel Embiid for some time. He is dealing with swelling in his left knee, meaning the Sixers will be shorthanded in their frontcourt until he returns. If the Sixers intend to keep their playoff hopes,

“While the foot sprain has healed, Embiid experienced an increase in swelling in his left knee following the workout,” the Sixers said in a statement. “After consulting with team medical staff and external doctors, Embiid will receive treatment in the coming days to address the swelling.”

Without a healthy Joel Embiid, the 76ers were never expected to contend for an NBA title. But get taken to the final seconds before narrowly knocking off lowly Washington? Or losing to the