Joel Embiid Unsure About Future With 76ers After Elimination to Knicks: “Whatever Happens, Happens”
Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center/forward Joel Embiid (21) in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images ©Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images The Sunday night 144-114 exit to the New York Knicks became the sixth instance of Joel Embiid losing in the second round of the playoffs. The search for an NBA Finals appearance for the Philadelphia 76ers continues after a decade with the star Cameroonian center.
Last season, they again ran back the Big 3 with Maxey and George. But will they do it next season? Speaking about his own future, “I love Philly.
I’ve been here my whole career. A lot has happened. We haven’t won.
” The Process remained excited for the offseason, as he is looking to focus on his game rather than spending time rehabbing. “Going into the summer, having a chance to be more prepared with everything bodywise, and you know my game. ” Embiid also praised his teammates for stepping up in the regular and postseason.
But it ended with a question mark as the future remains unclear. “Tyrese is going to be better, and he’s taking a step every single year. PG that we saw the last couple of weeks.