After trying to play through his knee issues, the former MVP will have a second surgery to repair his left knee

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week on his left knee, the latest attempt to make the All-Star center healthy enough to play next season. Embiid was ruled out for the season in late February, with the Sixers saying he would focus on treatment and rehabilitation of his left knee.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is scheduled to have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee next week, a team official told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday.Embiid will be re-evaluated in six weeks and is expected to make a full recovery,