76ers' Joel Embiid to undergo surgery in Houston after being diagnosed with appendicitis
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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. Philadelphia is set to play the Houston Rockets Thursday evening.

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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.

This story will be updated.



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