Many fans reacted to the news on social media.

@stephenstumpo1: “Wouldn’t it just be easier for you to report when he does play?”

@NMAsiaPac: “Sixers are lottery pick bound”

@Robtush: “I hope he is proud of his gold medal”

@Brian5833366570: “Should have traded him couple years ago. When he was more value. You could tell with his legs, he was not going to have a long career. Sorry for him.”

@NeverMadeJB: “The Sky is Blue”

@ovoescobar: “Just end your season bro health is wealth”

@siimbaswrld: “announce him out for the season already”

Embiid is averaging 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest while shooting 44.4% from the field and 29.9% from the three-point range in 19 games.

He is in his ninth season playing for the 76ers.

The 76ers are the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 20-37 record in 57 games.

They are in the middle of an eight-game losing streak (and 1-9 over their last ten).

Following New York, the 76ers will host the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.

As for the Knicks, they are the third seed with a 37-20 record in 57 games.