But Friday's announcement by the Sixers that they're shutting down Joel Embiid just hammers home the bad run of luck Philly has had this season, and the colossal failure Morey's moves look like they'll end up being.

The 76ers superstar Paul George has an interesting suggestion when he was asked for a word to Joel Embiid amid his injury struggle.

Nothing has gone right for the Philadelphia 76ers this season. Joel Embiid has played just 19 games, and seemingly appears to be moving in the direction of being shut down for the rest of the season as he and the Sixers figure out how to best manage his lingering knee issues.

Yes, the Philadelphia 76ers played without two-time NBA scoring champion and the always-injured Joel Embiid. Yes, they haven't been a playoff contender this season, even with two other All-Stars in the starting lineup.

Here is the team's initial injury report issued a handful of hours before tip-off, excluding three players out for the remainder of the season (Joel Embiid, Eric Gordon and Jared McCain): While Grimes' apparent bicep soreness is news,

The Oklahoma City Thunder are owed a top six protected first round pick from the Philadelphia 76ers, that many believed would convey this season. The 76ers have shut down Joel Embiid for the remainder of the season,

It feels like nothing has gone the Philadelphia 76ers' way this season. Think about it — Paul George and Joel Embiid missed their home opener due to injuries, o

Yes, the Philadelphia 76ers played without two-time NBA scoring champion and the always-injured Joel Embiid. Yes, they haven't been a playoff contender this season, even with two other All-Stars in the starting lineup.

Yes, the Philadelphia 76ers played without two-time NBA scoring champion and the always-injured Joel Embiid. Yes, they haven’t been a playoff contender this season, even