76ers C Joel Embiid has meniscus injury in left knee

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Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid has a lateral meniscus injury in his left knee, a Philadelphia 76ers official told media outlets on Thursday.

Embiid will remain sidelined at least through this weekend as the team determines his treatment plan.

Embiid, 29, was on pace to lead the league in scoring for the third straight season. He was averaging 35.3 points,