Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers' star center, will undergo surgery for a meniscus injury and is expected to miss a significant amount of time, which will likely end his chances of repeating as the NBA's MVP. Embiid's injury is the latest in a string of health concerns, and with the league's new rule mandating players log at least 65 games to be eligible for major awards, his eligibility is in question. The Sixers, who are 26-8 with Embiid and 4-10 without him, face a challenge to succeed without him. The team's focus is on Embiid's long-term availability rather than individual awards, and the future of the MVP race is uncertain as a result of his injury.