Overview

• Joel Embiid, the NBA's reigning MVP, is sidelined with a meniscus injury, casting doubt on his return this season.
• Tyrese Maxey's career-high 51 points in Embiid's absence highlights his potential to earn a significant financial windfall.
• The Sixers face challenges in maintaining playoff positioning without Embiid, as they are 4-9 in games he has missed this season.
• Other Sixers players, including Paul Reed and Tobias Harris, must step up in Embiid's absence to keep the team competitive.
• Embiid's injury may prompt the Sixers to consider trade moves before the deadline to bolster their roster for a playoff run.