If Joel Embiid isn’t playing in February 2026, the Philadelphia 76ers could petition for a medical NBA retirement. Embiid will miss the rest of this season after the team shut him down.  “The determination on whether Embiid suffered a career-ending injury would be made by a physician selected by the NBA and the players’ association,

They've been hit hard up and down the roster, with Joel Embiid being the most notable figure to miss extended time. The former MVP has dealt with lingering effects from the knee injury he suffered last year,