There have been major concerns surrounding Joel Embiid's overall knee health entering the 2025-26 season, and the Philadelphia 76ers have been cautious with his minutes through the first three weeks of the new season. Embiid has not played over 26 minutes in a game, and he will not play in any back-to-backs.

Now, coming off an extended rest after not playing against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, Embiid has been ruled out for Tuesday night's game against the Boston Celtics with what the team is labeling as “right knee soreness” on the injury report.

However, Embiid's injury came with some extra language from the team that could hint at the former league MVP missing extended time.

Along with ruling Embiid out for Tuesday night's game against Boston, the 76ers also stated that the

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