Joel Embiid Suffers Bone Bruise, Injury Timeline Revealed

Joel Embiid is in the midst of an MVP-worthy season.

BYAlexander ColeMar 13, 20211.6K Views

Joel Embiid has consistently been one of the best players in the entire NBA this season and fans have been making a case that he should be the MVP. It's easy to see why when you consider how the Sixers are in the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference and continue to rack up wins. Last night, Embiid made his return to the court following the fiasco at the All-Star Game, and unfortunately, it ended in what appeared to be a fairly serious leg injury.

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Immediately after the game, Embiid was given an MRI to assess the damage. Based on the video above, it looked pretty bad but in the end, the damage wasn't as horrible as expected. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Embiid suffered a bone bruise and will have to miss a total of two to three weeks. This is going to be a huge blow to the Sixers although based on the timeline, Embiid will be back soon.

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With the second half of the NBA regular season on the horizon, teams will be trying extra hard for positioning in the standings. The Sixers are near the top of the East and right now, it's between them and the Nets for first place. Without Embiid, securing that top spot will be that much harder.

Joel Embiid Suffers Bone Bruise, Injury Timeline Revealed

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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.