76ers announce Joel Embiid had successful knee surgery, will be re-evaluated in 6 weeks

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid had successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee earlier this week, the team announced on Friday. He'll be re-evaluated in six weeks.Embiid was ruled out for the season in February after dealing with recurring knee issues. The team announced the decision to shut down Embiid to focus on the center's "long-term health and performance."At the time, the next steps for Embiid were not clear, but last week, the 2023 NBA MVP opted for surgery. It is Embiid's se