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Sixers' Joel Embiid to Undergo Appendicitis Surgery

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and was slated for surgery in Houston, the team said.

Published Apr 9, 2026, 4:34 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and was scheduled to have surgery in Houston on Thursday. The team announced the procedure hours before their NBA game against the Houston Rockets.

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