76ers Jahlil Okafor to undergo surgery for torn meniscus

PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) The 76ers announced that Jahlil Okafor will undergo a minor procedure to repair a torn meniscus.

According to Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Sam Hinkie, Jahlil recently started to experience discomfort in his right knee, which we immediately investigated. After a comprehensive series of tests and additional evaluation by their medical team, it was revealed that he has a small tear of the meniscus.

Jahlil will undergo a minor arthroscopic procedure to address the injury. Timing and details of the procedure will be finalized in the coming days.

Jahlil will resume full basketball activities in approximately six weeks, according to Hinkie.