Sources: Despite setback, Joel Embiid won't require 2nd surgery

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Bad news and good news for Sixers center Joel Embiid.

On Saturday the team revealed that a scan on Embiid's right foot reveals less healing than anticipated.

But on Sunday, a source told Action News that Embiid will not require a surgery.

The stress fracture he suffered is what kept him out all last season.

For now Embiid has been shut down in a cautious effort to help heal his foot.

In a statement on Saturday night, President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Sam Hinkie said, "Our priority remains providing Joel with every opportunity to ensure he has a long and successful NBA career, and as such, these findings cause us to pause and reassess his current activities."

The Sixers and Embiid's doctors don't have a timetable for when he will resume on-court activities.

This setback could put his summer league debut in jeopardy.