Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee next week, the team said Wednesday.

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.

The Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is set to undergo surgery next week, according to ESPN Insider Shams Charania. Embiid will have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, which he and doctors agreed upon after being shut down for the regular season in February.

The Sixers used their 52nd starting lineup this season and fell to 30 games under .500 with a loss Tuesday night to the Knicks.

On Tuesday, the NBA announced the winners and the nominees for the monthly award and revealed that Sixers standout Quentin Grimes was considered for the honor. Ultimately, the league rolled with Chicago Bulls guard,

The Philadelphia 76ers traveled up I-95 for the fourth and final matchup of the season against the New York Knicks. A 105-91 loss gave the Sixers a two-game leg up on the Nets in the lottery race but offered little else in positive takeaways.