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The Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his left knee. As a result, he will be sidelined at least through the weekend while a treatment plan is determined.

This development has significant implications for Embiid’s MVP candidacy, as he had been a frontrunner for the award, contingent on playing in a minimum of 65 games to qualify for the ballot.