Joel Embiid underwent successful appendectomy surgery Thursday in Texas, the Philadelphia 76ers said.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery this afternoon in Houston, the team announced Thursday.

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