Embiid was injured in a Jan. 22 game against the Hawks, spraining his knee.

A little later after the game, the 76ers officially announced that Embiid had no major knee problems, and he also had a full training session with the team on the 23rd.

But less than a day later, Embiid was interviewed by a reporter from a media outlet newspaper without notifying the 76ers.

"After training, I noticed that my knee was swollen and then an MRI showed a slight tear in the meniscus," Embiid said. The team initially decided to take a conservative approach and put me on a daily watch list. I have some objections to this approach. I'm not very happy with the way the team has handled things before. ”

On the evening of the 24th, Embiid released the latest statement on his personal official website, confirming that he will be reimbursed for injuries and believes that surgery is the best option at the moment, and he will immediately have minimally invasive surgery.

In addition, Embiid apologized to the 76ers and all fans, "I want to say sorry to everyone for not being able to help the team more this season. I promise to work my recovery and I am eager to deliver on my promise to this team and to this city. ”

Embiid announced that he was going to Chicago for surgery without notifying anyone on the team, announcing that he would be reimbursed for the season. And it's through the media that the news is released.

The 76ers management knew that Embiid had decided to go for surgery, and it was only when a reporter came to the door for an interview.

Embiid's move put the 76ers in an awkward position.

Coach Brett. Brown expressed his displeasure with Embiid privately stabbing the news to the media first, he believed: "Embiid should handle the situation the right way, not the way he is now, and this kind of thing should be a three-way meeting between him, the doctor and the team." Minimally invasive surgery is also risky, and surgery should be the last option. If the doctor thinks surgery is the best thing to do, then I don't question it. But I think as a team should have gotten the news earlier, rather than from the newspapers. ”

Sam, the general manager of the 76ers, also said in an interview: "During this time, I have been busy with player trades, and I haven't had time to talk to Embiid properly. I'll be flying to Chicago this week to meet with doctors, and I'll be sitting down with Embiid as soon as possible. Once Embiid and we looked at all the treatment options available, we decided what to do next. The jury is still out! ”

Team owner Joshua Harris was also very surprised to learn the news, saying that the team will make a statement in a day or two.

Embiid himself announced a few days ago that he would immediately undergo minimally invasive surgery, and the 76ers executives quickly got together to discuss Embiid.

Embiid has already issued an announcement that he has decided to have surgery, and it is absolutely impossible to stop it.

Otherwise, there is no need to think about it, the newspapers are definitely full of remarks criticizing the 76ers as a black-hearted club, only caring about the interests of the team and ignoring the health of the players.

The fans will definitely be on his side.

This kind of crusade can directly overwhelm the 76ers club and cause a distraction of people. A team that is not popular, what does it rely on to make a profit.

So what they are talking about now is not Embiid's surgery, but a series of consequences of Embiid's surgery.

In order to avoid the trade, Embiid directly decided to have surgery without the team's consent. This disrupted the team's plans.

First of all, with the Jazz, the trade between Embiid and Gobert is definitely no fun.

This makes Sam. Kimchi was angry, but helpless.

Originally, the 76ers only had three regular centers, but now Embiid is injured again, and in case Noll also falls, only first-year rookie Lucas Noquilla remains.

There is a serious shortage of personnel in the center.

If Embiid's comeback doesn't go well next year, the 76ers will have even more problems.

The 76ers are looking to trade the center while trying to reach an early contract extension with Noll.

At the beginning, the team had Embiid, and Sam Kimchi was not in a hurry to discuss the renewal with Noll, ready to dry it and suppress the price, and was only willing to give Noll 22 million for 4 years.

Now Sam Kimchi gritted his teeth and wanted to give a 4-year, 32 million contract to stabilize Noll.

When he heard that Embiid had decided to have surgery and be reimbursed for the season, Knoll's agent took the opportunity to sit on the ground and ask for a big three-to-four-year contract with an annual salary of $15 million.

Now that the league pursues offense, the defensive interior is not as popular as before, and only skilled interior players like Towns, Cousins, and Davis are qualified to compete with the team.

Noll lacks offensive prowess and relies on point guards to feed him, and his rim protection and rebounding aren't particularly good compared to Gobert.

Such blue-collar interior lines are everywhere in the league, and it is not difficult for the 76ers to find a center who can replace Knoll at a low price.

Such an offer is obviously unacceptable to the 76ers.

The 76ers believe that Noll is not worth so much money and does not accept Knoll's annual salary request of 15 million a year.

Knoll believes the team is short of a center, and he was a regular last season, averaging 11.1 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game. is not only familiar with the team system, but also has strength, at this time 15 million a year is absolutely worth. Knoll resolutely refused to lower the price.

The two sides did not come to an agreement, and the 76ers were in a dilemma.

Embiid is injured, and if Noll doesn't renew his contract, he will only have one year left on his contract and will become a free agent next summer.

Letting Noll leave the team freely would definitely not be cost-effective for the team.

The four-year contract of 32 million is a bit inflated, but it is acceptable, and even if you want to trade in the future, it is easy to find the next home.

3-4 years, a contract with an annual salary of 15 million, give him this contract in the end will only become a garbage contract and smash it in his hands.

Discussed in the middle of the night, Sam. Kimchi shouted, "We must not condone Knoll's behavior of taking advantage of the fire and trading Knoll out." Agree to the Mavericks' offer to trade Knoll for Bogut + next year's draft pick! ”

Coach Brett. Brown shouted, "Bogut is retiring, and he's hell-bent on going to a team that can win a championship and winning another championship before he retires." If he doesn't want to stay with the 76ers, then we're in trouble! ”

Sam. Kimchi said, "So far we are still in first place in the East, and we have the quality to win the championship. Bogut defends well and has the ability to play the ball with one hand. In the Warriors, he and Curry worked well together. His quality and experience should help the team. And more importantly, the Mavericks are willing to give up next year's first-round pick, and we all know that next year is a big draft year. In order to get Ibaka, we have already traded a first-round pick to the Thunder. Now there's a chance to get another one, and I don't think we should miss it! ”

Brett. Brown thought about next year's draft and shouted, "Okay, but it's better to talk to Bogut first and see if he's willing to come to the 76ers, otherwise if he doesn't want to come, then we're going to lose!" ”

Sam. Kimchi nodded and said, "I understand!" Also, I've had enough of Joel. After he recovers in the summer, even if he is sold cheaply, I will trade him out! ”

Embiid through the media will have surgery about the matter, will Sam. Kimchi was choked enough.

If you have a serious injury and need to be sent to the hospital for surgery immediately, no problem.

The team understands.

But you obviously don't have an injury that needs to be sent to the hospital for surgery immediately, so you don't even have time to send a text message or talk on the phone!

As a player, you have to at least tell the team first so that the team can prepare. At least you can sign emergency players first, so as not to take advantage of the fire.

Without saying a word, she said through the media that she was going to have surgery, and the whole team was kept in the dark, and it was only through reporters that she learned about it.

What is this, first cut and then play!

It's like an important employee of the company, who is still working normally in the morning, and when he arrives in the afternoon, he suddenly says that the world is very big, I want to go out and see, and I won't come tomorrow.

You're the boss, what would you think?

All the players did this, and the team still had to manage.

And no wonder Sam. Kimchi has such a big opinion about Embiid.

Soon, the 76ers team doctor said on the 25th that Embiid would go to Chicago on the 26th to be examined by medical experts, and then the team and he would discuss the final treatment plan together.

According to the arrangement, Embiid himself will discuss his knee injury treatment plan with medical experts in Chicago on the 26th.

Although it is said that the final treatment plan will be decided after discussion, this is a decent statement.

On the evening of Jan. 26, Embiid reached an agreement with the 76ers that he would undergo surgery in Chicago this Tuesday.

The Philadelphia 76ers immediately officially announced Joel. Embiid's surgery time, he will undergo surgery on Tuesday, 27 US time, after this operation, Embiid will miss up to half a year, and this also means that Embiid will be completely reimbursed this season.

On the 27th, 76ers team doctor Jones and surgery participant Dr. Ranton officially announced that Embiid will undergo minimally invasive meniscus surgery for his knee in Chicago today, and it will take 3-6 months to return to the state of being able to play, and emphasized that Embiid's knee has indeed reached the point where surgery is necessary.

In an interview, Jones said, "The decision to proceed with surgery was the result of a consultation with experts in New York, Chicago and Philadelphia. Embiid has always had a problem with his knee, and it was also the decision of the 76ers' medical team to keep Embiid out of back-to-back games and reduce the number of games. The other day he was beaten and his injury recurred. At first, the team wanted to put Embiid on a conservative treatment plan. Still, Embiid's knee pain grew to the point where he had to undergo surgery. ”

Jones explained that Embiid announced his injury without permission to avoid being traded, "It was a misunderstanding. The day before the trade day, Embiid called me the first time he was in Chicago after receiving medical advice, and he later revealed the news to ESPN. Unexpectedly, I didn't have time to notify the 76ers officials at that time. ”

Regarding the rumors that Embiid's injury will affect his career, Dr. Ranton clarified, saying, "After rehabilitation, Embiid will definitely be back to his best." In private, Embiid has consulted many times, believing that his pain is just a minor injury, and he can endure it and continue to play without surgery. Embiid is a responsible player who is eager to continue playing for the 76ers. ”

Embiid has flown to Chicago to undergo surgery by specialist Dr. Brian Cole.

While Embiid underwent surgery, the 76ers and Mavericks were in trade talks.

Assistant coach Billy Lange on head coach Brett. Brown and General Manager Sam. Kimchi shook his head and said, "Bogut doesn't want to come to the 76ers, he wants to go to the Cavaliers, he thinks the Cavaliers have more hope of reaching the Finals!" ”

Blake Jones, an assistant in charge of trade negotiations, said, "Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson has offered to compensate for swingman Justin Anderson and join the trade!" ”

Sam. Kimchi heard this, pondered for a moment and said, "Now the Mavericks are willing to come up with a first-round pick, well, agree to their offer." But tell them that we want to delay this deal for half a month and that we need time to sign a new center. Brett: Your coaching staff will see if there is a suitable center, or pick one in the development league to see if there is a suitable one! ”

Brett. Brown nodded and said, "Well, that's all there is to it!" ”

Embiid's surgery was successful, but the 76ers management didn't care, and they are now looking for the right center all over the world.

Noll hasn't been traded out yet, and he's been the starting center during this time.

On Jan. 28, the 76ers returned home to the Wells Fargo Center Arena to face the Houston Rockets.

Rockets starting lineup: Beverley, Harden, Ariza, Anderson, Nene

76ers starting lineup: Rondo, Zhang Zifeng, Grant, Ibaka, Knol.

The last time he played against the Rockets on the road, Zhang Zifeng received three fouls early on the court and was forced to sit off the court and did not perform well.

In this game, Zhang Zifeng learned lessons and was cautious when preparing to defend Harden.

But 76ers head coach D'Antoni is not a dry meal, seeing that Harden's defense of Zhang Zifeng was not good in the last game, he made a change this time.

Send "Mad Dog" Patrick Beverly to keep an eye on Zhang Zifeng.

Although Patrick Beverly is only 1.85 meters tall and weighs only 84 kilograms. But this guy is tenacious and tenacious, and he is a mad dog who dares to fight.

After the opening of the game, Zhang Zifeng understood Beverley's madness.

When the whistle blew, Zhang Zifeng felt that Beverly didn't seem to leave his sight, too clingy.

Zhang Zifeng felt uncomfortable connecting the ball.

Beverley basically did not have the common black hand movements of defenders, such as foot pads, eye pokes, and elbow strikes.

But his defensive moves were very brutal and even completely disregarded for the consequences.

Once Zhang Zifeng just used cover and ran out of the vacant position to catch the ball.

Beverly rushed over, and the action was very violent, making Zhang Zifeng subconsciously dodge away, so as not to be knocked down by him.

Beverley slapped the ball out of bounds in the air and threw himself to the ground.

Soon, Beverly himself got up from the ground like a man who had nothing to do and continued to play.

When he saw Beverly approaching again, Zhang Zifeng said, "Man, your actions are too fierce, so you and I are easily injured!" ”