Joel Embiid At Risk Of Missing Game 1 Of The NBA Playoffs: Report

Embiid's nagging knee injury won't seem to go away.

BYAlexander Cole
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Joel Embiid has been one of the most exciting players in the NBA these past couple of years and he has been a huge reason why the Philadelphia 76ers have been able to get out of being one of the worst teams in the league. As Embiid loves to say "trust the process." Well, Embiid is going to need to trust the process of his body's ability to heal, because the star is having some nagging knee problems that are coming at the absolute worst time. The NBA playoffs start tomorrow and the Sixers are set to take on the Brooklyn Nets.

While the third-seeded 76ers are the favorite to win the series, the Nets are a scrappy team and they'll need everyone healthy to win games. Unfortunately, they're still unsure if Embiid will be able to play on Saturday. As he explained, not seeing any progress with his knee has been extremely frustrating.

"I just gotta keep [working] and see how I feel every day, and you never know what's gonna happen," Embiid said according to ESPN.

The team has until 5 P.M. EST to let the league know whether or not Embiid will be eligible for tomorrow's game. It's been reported that the team is waiting until after practice today to make a decision.

Tomorrow's game will go down in Philly at 2:30 P.M. EST.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.