The Philadelphia 76ers have officially announced that star center Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week to address lingering issues in his left knee.

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey is expected to be ruled out for the rest of the season with a finger tendon injury, sources tell ESPN. Maxey has been sidelined since March 3 and has attempted to rehab the finger, but still is dealing with discomfort and needs treatment. pic.twitter.com/RXaaD0RXRU

Amid Rivers' exit, the Bucks are still looking to clinch a top-six seed and avoid the play-in tournament. Milwaukee is currently sitting in sixth place in the Eastern Conference at 41-34, half a game behind the Detroit Pistons and five games ahead of the No. 7-seeded Orlando Magic.

In the summer, the Lakers may consider swapping Austin Reaves for a depressed Philadelphia 76ers star center. It's no secret that Joel Embiid has endured a challenging 2024-25 campaign. In December, the six-time All-Star sat down with ESPN's Tim Bontemps and described how his left knee troubles were taking a toll on his mental health.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to victory over the Philadelphia 76ers with one of the most dominant performances in NBA history. Antetokounmpo recorded 35 points, 20 assists and 17 rebounds in a 126-113 Thursday night win on the road.

Philly might not reach half its preseason win projection, a lost year that rivals the worst of the 21st century.