76ers’ Embiid out indefinitely

The Philadelphia 76ers announced Monday that Joel Embiid will be sidelined indefinitely with a left knee injury. With 24 games remaining, it looks like the rookie center might not play again this season. He had an MRI on Monday afternoon. Embiid has missed 13 consecutive games and 16 of 17 after suffering a bone bruise Jan. 20. The MRI revealed he also has a slightly torn meniscus. He was expected to return Friday against the New York Knicks. “The luck he’s had with injuries, you have to feel really bad for him,” 76ers point guard T. J. McConnell said. “But his health is most important. I would rather him get healthy and be able to play than try to risk it more.” Embiid has already missed 27 games this season due to rest and/ or injuries. The third- overall pick of the 2014 draft missed the previous two seasons with corrective surgeries to the navicular bone in his right foot. Embiid is averaging 20.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 2.1 assists per game this season.