76ers' Joel Embiid to undergo surgery in Houston after being diagnosed with appendicitis

Q: What is the expected recovery time for Joel Embiid after his appendectomy?

Full recovery from an appendectomy can take up to six weeks.

Q: Why did Joel Embiid need surgery in Houston?

Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis and required surgery to remove his inflamed appendix.

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis, the team announced Thursday. Embiid will undergo surgery in Houston Thursday afternoon, per the team.

The 76ers did not provide any additional details, but said that “further updates will be provided as appropriate.” Philadelphia is set to play the Houston Rockets Thursday evening.

Earlier on Thursday, The Athletic’s Tony Jones reported that Embiid had been feeling ill Thursday morning, and was receiving medical treatment as a result.

Full recovery from an appendectomy, the surgery that removes an inflamed appendix, can take up to six weeks, per Cleveland Clinic.

This story will be updated.

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76ers' Joel Embiid to undergo surgery in Houston after being diagnosed with appendicitis

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