Adio Royster and Dave Earley talk about Joel Embiid's torn meniscus and share the blame pie with the media, NBA, Sixers and Embiid himself. Then they talk about Tyrese Maxey's All-Star season, Utah's 51 burgers, and how the latest news could change the trade situation for the 76ers.
There is a new year on the calendar.
There is Chinese New Year.
…And here comes a new year that feels like too much has happened in the land of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Today was the day we finally heard the news that Joel Embiid would be sidelined with an injury and will miss an undisclosed amount of time as a result, but there's no telling if or when he'll return. do not have.
This time, Embiid appeared to force himself to play in the game against the Golden State Warriors, but after being cleared by the team and treated as okay by the coaching staff, he was diagnosed with a torn meniscus. .
At the time of this recording, it is unclear whether it is a laceration or something less serious. One thing is for sure: the big man will be out for an unknown amount of time.
Who is to blame for all this?
The answer is the usual characters.
That's because the Sixers didn't slow down and protected the cornerstone of their franchise. It was bad enough that he was cleared in this game, but it was even worse that he ended the game in the same motion he was in before being landed by Jonathan Kuminga chasing a loose ball in early February.
Tyrese Maxey and De'Anthony may have sensed something was amiss amid ominous reports that some within the organization believe Joe may have been too influenced by media scrutiny. – Embiid continued to push to lead a short-handed team without Melton. Should I ask Pop this question?
The NBA has come under fire for introducing a stupid rule that requires a minimum of 65 games in a season.
Media outlets like Kendrick Perkins and Stephen A. Smith may have pushed the narrative in some way and it reached Embiid's ears.
And it goes all the way up to Nick Nurse and Daryl Morey.
There are many responsibilities. It's a potluck and so many people deserve a delicious big warm slice.
Embiid's season may (or may not) be over, but the Sixers' season continues. His MVP campaign certainly appears to be over.
But….I have good news. Tyrese Maxey is the first guard to make the All-Star team and is playing at a (confirmed) All-Star level, but what is the team doing now?
As always, it will be up to doctors to evaluate how serious Embiid's knee injury is and how much time he will miss. However, the 2024 NBA trade deadline is next Thursday, so there won't be much time to see how Joel responds to rest and rehabilitation when final-stage trade negotiations take place.
With the deadline approaching and the Sixers losing their top-four spot in the Eastern Conference, their strategy for the season may have changed.
As great as Maxey was, the Sixers may not have the firepower to beat the Boston Celtics or Milwaukee Bucks in a playoff series (not to mention the talented teams in the Western Conference).
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