Joel Embiid dislocated the ring finger on his left hand during Monday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder and is still suffering from the effects of the injury.
The Philadelphia 76ers announced on Thursday that Embiid has been diagnosed with a torn radial collateral ligament in his left hand. The Sixers big man is said to be evaluating his treatment options, and there is no timetable for his return.
After seeing specialists, Joel Embiid (who dislocated his left ring finger during last game) has been diagnosed with a torn radial collateral ligament of the 4th metacarpal in his left hand.
Embiid is evaluating treatment options.
No timetable for return given at this time.
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) January 9, 2020
The Sixers beat the Thunder on Monday but have not played since then. Embiid missed practice on Tuesday and was already set to miss Thursday night’s game against Boston. If he needs surgery, he would be looking at a significant absence.
The 25-year-old big man is averaging 23.4 points, 12.3 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game this season. Kyle O’Quinn and Norvel Pelle could see additional minutes in Embiid’s place.
