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http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/1...ds-another-foot-surgery-likely-2015-16-season
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid needs another surgery on his injured foot and likely will miss the entire 2015-16 season.
"A collective decision has been made that the best approach to promote full healing would be to proceed with a bone graft of the fracture site," 76ers president and general manager Sam Hinkie said in a statement Saturday night. "We anticipate the procedure will take place in the next 7-10 days and result in Joel missing the upcoming season. "
While Embiid is not experiencing pain in the foot, test results showed a regression in the healing process.
The Philadelphia Inquirer first reported news of Embiid's surgery earlier Saturday. According to the Inquirer's sources, Embiid's latest setback could be career-threatening.
"A collective decision has been made that the best approach to promote full healing would be to proceed with a bone graft of the fracture site," 76ers president and general manager Sam Hinkie said in a statement Saturday night. "We anticipate the procedure will take place in the next 7-10 days and result in Joel missing the upcoming season. "
While Embiid is not experiencing pain in the foot, test results showed a regression in the healing process.
The Philadelphia Inquirer first reported news of Embiid's surgery earlier Saturday. According to the Inquirer's sources, Embiid's latest setback could be career-threatening.