The Philadelphia 76ers rarely had Joel Embiid available this season. The Sixers’ veteran big man has been dealing with a long-standing knee issue. He received surgery in 2024, but his knee failed to respond.

Joel Embiid’s injuries aren’t just causing him to miss games; now, there is internal strife between the team front office and their star player. On ESPN’s “NBA Today” show on Thursday, insider Shams Charania said that there is “tension” surrounding Embiid and the team regarding the handling of his knee injury — for which he underwent season-ending surgery earlier this week.

Recent developments surrounding Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have highlighted significant tension that could lead to a major shift during the offseason. This article will explore the current relationship between Embiid and the 76ers,