Rookie big man **[Johni Broome](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/broomjo01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-02-22_bbr)** suffered a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee on Saturday during a G League game with the Delaware Blue Coats, the **Sixers** announced in a press release.
Broome will consult with medical professionals to determine how to treat the injury, per the team.
The 23-year-old forward/center starred in college at Morehead State (two years) and Auburn (three years) prior to being selected with the 35th overall pick in the 2025 draft. However, he hasn’t been able to crack Philadelphia’s rotation in his first NBA season, playing just 55 garbage-time minutes across 11 appearances.
Broome has been a regular contributor for the Blue Coats, [averaging](https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1641780/?Season=2025-26&SeasonType=Combined) 21.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.2 steals on .463/.287/.656 shooting in 26 games (32.8 minutes per contest). He’s on a four-year standard contract and will earn a guaranteed $2.15MM in 2026/27, but the following two seasons are non-guaranteed.
More to come…