Philadelphia 76ers All-Star and reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid will undergo surgery to repair the torn meniscus in his left knee.
The team announced pending procedure Sunday evening in a statement.
“Joel Embiid will have a corrective procedure this week to address an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee. An update will be provided following the procedure," the statement reads.
The procedure is expected to sideline him for "an extended period of time," ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
The news is a blow for Embiid, the 76ers and the NBA.