Joel Embiid had a successful procedure on Tuesday to address an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee. He will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks.

The Philadelphia 76ers maintain hope that Embiid will be able to return this season.

Embiid is averaging 35.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.7 blocks in 34 games this season.

Embiid was the clear leader in the ESPN MVP straw poll in December, but he now will not play in enough games to qualify for voting even if he returns this season.