Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and is set to undergo emergency surgery, which will keep him out of action for approximately 10 to 14 days. This diagnosis came just hours before the team's game against the Houston Rockets, where Embiid was initially listed as 'out' due to an illness. The Sixers, currently ranked No. 8 in the Eastern Conference with a 43-36 record, have not provided a specific return date for Embiid but will offer updates as necessary. Other NBA players who have faced appendicitis include OG Anunoby, who missed most of the Toronto Raptors' championship run in 2019, and Grant Hill, who returned after a two-week recovery in 2008. Andrea Bargnani also underwent surgery during his rookie season in 2006-07, taking about a month to recover. The average recovery time for players undergoing in-season appendectomies is roughly 23 days, leading to the loss of about 10 games.