Sixers' Embiid to have surgery for appendicitisHOUSTON, United States — Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and was scheduled for surgery in Houston on Thursday (Friday Manila time), the team said hours before their NBA game against the Rockets. "Further updates will be provided as appropriate," the Sixers said in a brief statement. The 76ers went into Thursday's game in eighth place in the Eastern Conference. After Thursday's game in Houston, the 76ers close out the season with a game against the Pacers in Indiana and a home game against the Milwaukee Bucks. It's not clear if Embiid when Embiid will be able to return to action.

Source: Philippine Star April 10, 2026 04:18 UTC