Embiid fracture 'not as severe' as before
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Embiid fracture 'not as severe' as before

China Daily  

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid shoots a ball after the game against the Orlando Magic at Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, Dec 6, 2024. Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse expressed optimism about Joel Embiid's return to action, saying his recent sinus fracture is "not nearly as severe" as the two previous facial fractures sustained by the 2023 NBA MVP. In 2018, Embiid fractured his left orbital bone and sustained a concussion when he collided with teammate Markelle Fultz, sidelining him for the final eight games of the regular season and the first two games of the 2018 NBA Playoffs. In April 2022, Embiid caught an elbow from Pascal Siakam in Philadelphia's series-clinching Game 6 win, causing a fracture to his right orbital and forcing the seven-time All-Star to miss the first two games of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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76ers forward Paul George will miss the rest of the season to recover from his injuries
1 week, 5 days ago

76ers forward Paul George will miss the rest of the season to recover from his injuries

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Paul George will miss the rest of the season to recover from his injuries, ending a difficult first year in Philadelphia for the nine-time All-Star. And it just never really ended.” With Embiid’s return next season uncertain, the 76ers are stuck with a big, expensive problem with an unproductive George. “And with him and with all the other …

Embiid set to miss 40th game. 76ers yet to make a decision on injured center’s next steps
1 month ago

Embiid set to miss 40th game. 76ers yet to make a decision on injured center’s next steps

Associated Press  

CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid will miss his 40th game of the season Saturday when the 76ers host Golden State, with no decision yet on how to proceed with his injured left knee that has put the All-Star center’s immediate playing future in limbo. Even with the heavy slide, the Sixers were just 2 1/2 games out of a spot …

Joel Embiid's knee injury woes raise retirement rumours amid 76ers' struggles: Here's a fact check
1 month ago

Joel Embiid's knee injury woes raise retirement rumours amid 76ers' struggles: Here's a fact check

Hindustan Times  

Joel Embiid’s career has wavered ever since winning the NBA MVP award in 2022, mostly due to lingering injuries. Joel Embiid's career has declined since winning the 2022 NBA MVP due to injuries, missing 37 games this season. Interestingly, Shams Charania reported Embiid missed the entire fourth quarter of a recent game against the Brooklyn Nets. But Embiid was on …

Philadelphia 76ers' final decision on Joel Embiid revealed as NBA team loses patience over $213m star
1 month ago

Philadelphia 76ers' final decision on Joel Embiid revealed as NBA team loses patience over $213m star

Daily Mail  

The 76ers want Joel Embiid to lose weight, with the NBA team determined to get tough and stop 'coddling' their $213million superstar, DailyMail.com can reveal. Philadelphia is leaning towards 'shutting down' Embiid for the rest of the season and would rather he has immediate surgery - provided he needs to go under the knife. The 76ers want Joel Embiid to …

Injured Embiid sits out 38th game for 76ers. What does the future hold for the 2-time scoring champ?
1 month ago

Injured Embiid sits out 38th game for 76ers. What does the future hold for the 2-time scoring champ?

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid was out again for the 76ers, his injured left knee again an issue that has stuck the All-Star center’s immediate playing future in limbo. Embiid came back in early April, was part of the 76ers’ playoff run and then won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team last summer. But we’ve got to come together …

76ers coach Nick Nurse sits Joel Embiid for entire 4th quarter in loss to Brooklyn
1 month, 1 week ago

76ers coach Nick Nurse sits Joel Embiid for entire 4th quarter in loss to Brooklyn

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid got benched and the 76ers got beat at the horn. “The way I was playing a year ago is not the way I’m playing right now,” Embiid said Thursday after the 76ers lost to Boston. Coach Nick Nurse said he benched Embiid in the fourth simply because the lineup on the court — that included big …

76ers’ Embiid says he’s ‘looking into every option’ if his knee is bothering him at end of season
1 month, 2 weeks ago

76ers’ Embiid says he’s ‘looking into every option’ if his knee is bothering him at end of season

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid acknowledged Sunday he may have to undergo another surgery on the left knee that has bothered him the last year if it isn’t feeling any better by the end of the season. During the telecast of the 76ers’ 135-127 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, ABC reported that Embiid said he believes his knee …

Struggling 76ers dealing with rash of injuries to key players
2 months, 1 week ago

Struggling 76ers dealing with rash of injuries to key players

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — The Philadelphia 76ers are dealing with injuries to several key players and it goes far beyond star center Joel Embiid, who has played in only 13 games this season and skipped the team’s current trip with swelling in his left knee. In Saturday night’s loss to the Indiana Pacers, the 76ers played without five crucial players — including …

NBA: Joel Embiid to miss next three games for Philadelphia 76ers due to knee swelling
2 months, 1 week ago

NBA: Joel Embiid to miss next three games for Philadelphia 76ers due to knee swelling

The Hindu  

Philadelphia 76ers star centre Joel Embiid will miss the team’s upcoming three-game road trip with swelling in his surgically repaired left knee, the NBA team said Friday. “Joel Embiid participated in an on-court workout yesterday after missing the last six games due to a left foot sprain,” the team said in a statement. “While the foot sprain has healed, Embiid …

76ers’ Joel Embiid out at least 3 more games with knee swelling, to be re-evaluated in 7-10 days
2 months, 1 week ago

76ers’ Joel Embiid out at least 3 more games with knee swelling, to be re-evaluated in 7-10 days

New York Times  

Amid the ongoing turmoil already present in what has been a rollercoaster season for the Philadelphia 76ers, center Joel Embiid’s injuries continue to play a factor. After he missed the last six games with a left foot sprain, the Sixers will be without their star for at least another week, the team announced Friday, as Embiid deals with swelling in …

Embiid powers 76ers to a 123-94 victory over the short-handed Nets
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Embiid powers 76ers to a 123-94 victory over the short-handed Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Joel Embiid had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-94 on Saturday night. Ziaire Williams had 19 points and Keon Johnson chipped in 15 for the short-handed Nets, who have lost 12 out of their last 16 games. Nets: The team said Cam Johnson will miss the next three games, …

Joel Embiid and the Sixers are beginning to look like what we thought they’d be
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Joel Embiid and the Sixers are beginning to look like what we thought they’d be

New York Times  

PORTLAND, Ore. — When Joel Embiid is making jumpers, displaying the uncommon outside touch that has defined his career while running pick-and-pop action with Tyrese Maxey, he’s a great offensive basketball player. On Monday night, in a 125-103 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Embiid’s season-high 37 points, and the way they came provided as strong an indication yet that …

Embiid stands tall against Celtics, despite pregame fall
3 months ago

Embiid stands tall against Celtics, despite pregame fall

China Daily  

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid drives past Al Horford of the Boston Celtics during an NBA game on Wednesday in Boston. AP BOSTON — Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid wasn't going to let a pregame stumble keep him from playing rival Boston Celtics in one of the NBA's marquee games. "It was a little sore, but it was Christmas," Embiid said …

76ers star Joel Embiid falls during warmups but remains in lineup for matchup with Celtics
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3 months ago

76ers star Joel Embiid falls during warmups but remains in lineup for matchup with Celtics

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid wasn’t going to let a pregame stumble keep him from playing the rival Boston Celtics in one of the NBA’s marquee games. “It was a little sore, but it was Christmas,” Embiid said after soaking both ankles in tubs of ice in the Philadelphia locker room following the game. “I’ve got to play …

Embiid ejected after drawing 2 technicals in game against Wembanyama and Spurs
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3 months ago

Embiid ejected after drawing 2 technicals in game against Wembanyama and Spurs

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected in the first half of Monday night’s game against San Antonio after drawing two technical fouls. The seven-time All-Star received the first technical for arguing with Schroeder, and received another technical — and ejection — from Schroeder before any more game time elapsed. Monday’s game marked just the fifth time Embiid, …

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid working through injuries and mental health struggles
3 months, 1 week ago

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid working through injuries and mental health struggles

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid is trying to believe in the good that can come from asking for help. Ask even the most casual 76ers fan, and they can rattle off a CliffsNotes version of Embiid’s injury timeline: The broken bones in his feet, the grotesque dislocated finger that made it resemble a used bendy drinking straw, the torn meniscus in …

Embiid scores 34 points in return, helping the 76ers beat the Hornets 108-98
3 months, 1 week ago

Embiid scores 34 points in return, helping the 76ers beat the Hornets 108-98

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid had 34 points and nine assists after missing a game because of a sinus fracture, helping the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 108-98 on Friday night. Embiid scored 22 points in the first three quarters to lead the 76ers to their fourth win in five games. 76ers: Tyrese Maxey scored 23 points and Paul George …

Embiid fracture 'not as severe' as before
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3 months, 1 week ago

Embiid fracture 'not as severe' as before

China Daily  

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid shoots a ball after the game against the Orlando Magic at Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, Dec 6, 2024. Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse expressed optimism about Joel Embiid's return to action, saying his recent sinus fracture is "not nearly as severe" as the two previous facial fractures sustained by the 2023 NBA MVP. …

Joel Embiid’s sinus fracture ‘not nearly as severe’ as previous 2 facial fractures, per Nick Nurse
3 months, 1 week ago

Joel Embiid’s sinus fracture ‘not nearly as severe’ as previous 2 facial fractures, per Nick Nurse

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse expressed optimism about Joel Embiid’s return to action, saying his recent sinus fracture is “not nearly as severe” as the two previous facial fractures sustained by the 2023 NBA Most Valuable Player in his career. Embiid was injured in the first half of Friday night’s 121-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers when …

NBA: Joel Embiid suffers sinus fracture, misses 2nd half of 76ers’ loss to Pacers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA: Joel Embiid suffers sinus fracture, misses 2nd half of 76ers’ loss to Pacers

The Hindu  

Joel Embiid sustained a sinus fracture when he was struck in the face going for a defensive rebound late in the first half of the Philadelphia 76ers’ loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George — billed as Philadelphia’s “Big Three” after George’s offseason arrival — have played parts of only three games together. …

76ers’ Joel Embiid fractures sinus in 1st half, Pacers go on to beat 76ers 121-107
3 months, 2 weeks ago

76ers’ Joel Embiid fractures sinus in 1st half, Pacers go on to beat 76ers 121-107

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Haliburton had 32 points and 11 assists and the Indiana Pacers beat Philadelphia 121-107 on Friday night, with the 76ers playing the second half without Joel Embiid after he sustained a sinus fracture when he was struck in the face late in the first. 76ers: Philadelphia’s injury-plagued season keeps going with more concerns about Embiid, who has …

76ers coach Nick Nurse says no plans to shut down oft-injured center Joel Embiid
3 months, 3 weeks ago

76ers coach Nick Nurse says no plans to shut down oft-injured center Joel Embiid

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid’s endless injury updates read like this for the week — he sat out Wednesday night’s loss against Orlando, there’s a chance he could play Friday against the Magic and, no, the 76ers haven’t yet considered shutting own the All-Star center. The 76ers and coach Nick Nurse often don’t know Embiid’s availability until game day. While the …

Same old story in Philadelphia with Paul George and Joel Embiid out again against Houston
4 months ago

Same old story in Philadelphia with Paul George and Joel Embiid out again against Houston

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George will each miss a third straight game with left knee injuries on Wednesday night against Houston. “We’ve all kind of looked in the mirror and faced what we’re up against,” George said at 76ers practice in Camden, New Jersey, on Wednesday. No one is doubting we can’t make a push.” …

Injured Joel Embiid, Paul George watch from the 76ers’ bench once again
4 months ago

Injured Joel Embiid, Paul George watch from the 76ers’ bench once again

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — James Harden was about booed out of the arena each time he touched the ball, a sound of contempt not heard in Philly since — well, since Ben Simmons was razzed with much the same vocal voraciousness two nights earlier. The 76ers turned back the clock — “way back,” the public address announcer noted — wearing uniforms Sunday …

NBA: 76ers center Joel Embiid sidelined due to swelling in his left knee and will miss two games
4 months, 1 week ago

NBA: 76ers center Joel Embiid sidelined due to swelling in his left knee and will miss two games

The Hindu  

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee and will miss a second consecutive game on Sunday, the team said. Embiid was ruled out prior to Friday’s game against the Nets due to what the team described as left knee injury maintenance. “Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee,” the team’s statement said. “We …

76ers center Joel Embiid sidelined due to swelling in his left knee and will miss two games
4 months, 1 week ago

76ers center Joel Embiid sidelined due to swelling in his left knee and will miss two games

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee and will miss a second consecutive game Sunday, the team said. Embiid was ruled out prior to Friday’s game against the Nets due to what the team described as left knee injury maintenance. “Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee,” the team’s statement said. …

Joel Embiid handed three-game suspension for assaulting reporter in furious locker-room altercation
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Joel Embiid handed three-game suspension for assaulting reporter in furious locker-room altercation

Daily Mail  

The NBA has suspended Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid for three games following a locker room altercation with a columnist on Nov. 2. On Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the NBA handed Embiid a three-game ban for shoving columnist Marcus Hayes. The NBA suspended 76ers star Joel Embiid for three games after he assaulted a reporter The NBA …

NBA suspends Joel Embiid 3 games for shoving Philadelphia columnist
4 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA suspends Joel Embiid 3 games for shoving Philadelphia columnist

New York Times  

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been suspended for three games without pay by the NBA for shoving a reporter during an altercation in the Sixers’ locker room Saturday night, the league announced Tuesday. The incident between Embiid and Marcus Hayes, a columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer who has repeatedly criticized the Sixers center for sitting out games, occurred after …

Joel Embiid dust-up reveals the pressure he and the Sixers are under
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Joel Embiid dust-up reveals the pressure he and the Sixers are under

New York Times  

Editor’s note: The NBA announced on Tuesday afternoon that it has suspended Joel Embiid three games for shoving a Philadelphia columnist Saturday night. When the Philadelphia 76ers big man made that inexcusable decision to get physical with Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes in the locker room on Saturday night, threatening and shoving him in response to a column in which …

Joel Embiid’s 3-game suspension was just, but NBA still has a problem to solve
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Joel Embiid’s 3-game suspension was just, but NBA still has a problem to solve

New York Times  

Three games is right for Joel Embiid. A one-game suspension for the 2023 NBA Most Valuable Player shoving a Philadelphia Inquirer columnist in a postgame incident Saturday night would have been too light, a slap on the wrist for putting his hands on Marcus Hayes, no matter how incendiary Hayes’ recent columns have been, or how callous Hayes was in …

Joel Embiid shoves columnist in 76ers locker room, per sources; NBA to investigate the incident
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Joel Embiid shoves columnist in 76ers locker room, per sources; NBA to investigate the incident

New York Times  

By David Aldridge, Tony Jones and Sam Amick Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid shoved a Philadelphia Inquirer columnist in the Sixers locker room Saturday night, multiple league sources confirmed to The Athletic. An NBA spokesman said Saturday, “We are aware of reports of an incident in the Sixers locker room this evening and are commencing an investigation.” Embiid’s playing …

Joel Embiid fires back at critics of his injuries: ‘I’ve done way too much for this f—— city’
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Joel Embiid fires back at critics of his injuries: ‘I’ve done way too much for this f—— city’

New York Times  

In his first public comments since the beginning of the 2024-25 regular season, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid addressed those questioning his absence from games this season due to what the team is calling “left knee injury management.” “When I see people saying, ‘He doesn’t want to play,’ … I’ve done way too much for this city, putting myself at …

Sixers lose season opener without their MVP: ‘Us winning cannot solely be on Joel Embiid’
5 months ago

Sixers lose season opener without their MVP: ‘Us winning cannot solely be on Joel Embiid’

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers opened their season at home without Joel Embiid and Paul George in uniform, a disappointing start to a season full of promise. “The plan is why he’s not playing,” Sixers coach Nick Nurse said. They aren’t publicly explaining how it works, what determines his readiness and why he hasn’t crossed the threshold to play more than …

NBA investigating Joel Embiid’s absence from 76ers: Sources
5 months ago

NBA investigating Joel Embiid’s absence from 76ers: Sources

New York Times  

The NBA formally launched an investigation into Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid’s absence from the team’s season-opening loss to Milwaukee, multiple league sources said Thursday. Embiid not only was out of uniform for the Sixers’ 124-109 loss to the Bucks on Wednesday, but also has been ruled out for the team’s next two games even though he is neither injured, …

Joel Embiid, Paul George ruled out for 76ers’ season opener Wednesday vs. Bucks
5 months, 1 week ago

Joel Embiid, Paul George ruled out for 76ers’ season opener Wednesday vs. Bucks

New York Times  

Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George have officially been ruled out of Wednesday night’s season-opener against Milwaukee, the team announced Tuesday. — Jared Weiss, NBA writer Without Embiid, Philadelphia has depth issues With former Sixers coach Rivers and the Bucks coming to town, Philadelphia is at a significant size disadvantage to open the season. Philadelphia tied for the …

76ers’ Paul George suffers bone bruise in left knee, but avoids serious injury
5 months, 2 weeks ago

76ers’ Paul George suffers bone bruise in left knee, but avoids serious injury

New York Times  

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George sustained a left knee bone bruise and will be re-evaluated in about one week, the team announced Tuesday. George, 34, saw his knee buckle with 8:17 remaining in the second quarter while defending forward Jalen Johnson’s spin move. What this could mean for the 76ers Though George escaped serious injury in this case, the situation …

76ers’ Joel Embiid prioritizing health for playoffs: ‘There’s no All-Star. There’s no All-NBA’
6 months ago

76ers’ Joel Embiid prioritizing health for playoffs: ‘There’s no All-Star. There’s no All-NBA’

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — Last spring after the Philadelphia 76ers were tossed out of the playoffs early again, Joel Embiid texted Daryl Morey. “This year is all about there’s no agenda, there’s no All-Star, there’s no All-NBA,” Embiid said. But Embiid missed two months as a result of the meniscus tear, played just 39 games last season and didn’t make an All-NBA …

76ers star Joel Embiid honors his late brother at a Philly block party
6 months ago

76ers star Joel Embiid honors his late brother at a Philly block party

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid could go back to school and write a pretty heady report on how he spent his summer vacation. The seven-time All-Star hosted the “In Memory of Arthur” block party to honor the life of his late brother in a Friday night event for Philadelphia Youth Basketball. “It’s still tough, thinking about the whole thing,” Embiid said …

Knicks legend Charles Oakley blasts 76ers star Joel Embiid ahead of crucial Game 5 in New York: 'Too big to be crying'
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Knicks legend Charles Oakley blasts 76ers star Joel Embiid ahead of crucial Game 5 in New York: 'Too big to be crying'

Daily Mail  

Knicks legend Charles Oakley has ripped into Joel Embiid after the 76ers star's struggles during Philadelphia's payoff series against New York. Despite previously predicting Embiid could be an all-time great, Oakley, who played the majority of his 19 season in the NBA with the New York Knicks, backtracked on his claims. Knicks legend Charles Oakley has ripped into Philadelphia 76ers …

76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid says he has Bell’s palsy
11 months ago

76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid says he has Bell’s palsy

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a form of facial paralysis he says has affected him since before the play-in tournament. Embiid wore sunglasses to the podium after he scored 50 points in the Sixers’ Game 3 win over the New York Knicks and said he’s dealt with various symptoms such as …

Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks 125-114 to cut deficit to 2-1
11 months ago

Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks 125-114 to cut deficit to 2-1

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid is suffering from Bell’s palsy and played Game 3 with a bulky knee brace to sturdy the 7-footer after dealing with injuries all season. Embiid pushed aside the pain — mental and physical — and embraced the pressure after he vowed the 76ers were “going to win this series” against the New York Knicks. “We can …

76ers’ Joel Embiid returns for 2nd half after appearing to reinjure knee in Game 1 vs Knicks
11 months, 1 week ago

76ers’ Joel Embiid returns for 2nd half after appearing to reinjure knee in Game 1 vs Knicks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — When the Philadelphia 76ers arrived in the locker room at halftime after a miserable second quarter, there was good news waiting. Shortly after appearing to reinjure his surgically repaired left knee after a powerful dunk, Embiid took the court with his teammates for the second half of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs Saturday night. “Hats …

Joel Embiid stars with 23-point double-double as the 76ers silence halftime boos to squeeze past Miami in NBA Play-In... Philadelphia secures 7th seed and first-round clash vs Knicks
11 months, 1 week ago

Joel Embiid stars with 23-point double-double as the 76ers silence halftime boos to squeeze past Miami in NBA Play-In... Philadelphia secures 7th seed and first-round clash vs Knicks

Daily Mail  

Joel Embiid spearheaded the Philadelphia 76ers in a one-point win over the Miami Heat in Wednesday's Play-In game. Joel Embiid recorded 23 points and 15 rebounds to lead the 76ers past the Heat, 105-104 Ridiculous Rear Contest block from Batum that sealed the 76ers win: pic.twitter.com/qBQBhUg09M — Coach Gibson Pyper April 18, 2024 Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler scored 19 …

Joel Embiid scores 23 points, has the big assist as 76ers beat Heat in play-in to earn No. 7 seed
11 months, 1 week ago

Joel Embiid scores 23 points, has the big assist as 76ers beat Heat in play-in to earn No. 7 seed

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers needed all the improbable tricks they could summon to even have a chance at winning their first play-in game in team history. Embiid had 23 points, 15 rebounds and one huge assist to Kelly Oubre Jr. on a go-ahead three-point play that led the 76ers to a 105-104 win over the Miami Heat in the Eastern …

Philadelphia 76ers set to start another playoff run with an ailing Joel Embiid
11 months, 1 week ago

Philadelphia 76ers set to start another playoff run with an ailing Joel Embiid

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — It’s April and the postseason looms for the 76ers, which really only means one thing in Philadelphia: Joel Embiid is dealing with some kind of affliction. He tweaked his surgically repaired left knee last week, and while coach Nick Nurse expected his big man to go Wednesday night in the play-in game against Miami, there’s never a guarantee …

NBA MVP Joel Embiid admits to ‘being depressed’ following latest time off from 76ers with injuries
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA MVP Joel Embiid admits to ‘being depressed’ following latest time off from 76ers with injuries

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid spent two full seasons and chunks of so many others recovering, rehabbing, even resting — thanks, load management — during his NBA career that the Philadelphia 76ers star should by now almost be used to sitting on the sidelines. The reigning NBA MVP, Embiid was cleared to return ahead of the game and played for the …

Joel Embiid wants to play again this season, for the Philadelphia 76ers and US Olympic team
1 year, 1 month ago

Joel Embiid wants to play again this season, for the Philadelphia 76ers and US Olympic team

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid wants to play again this season — for the Philadelphia 76ers, yes, even as they fade without the injured All-Star in the playoff hunt but also this summer for the U.S. Olympic team. “That’s the plan,” to return, Embiid told reporters Thursday at the team’s New Jersey complex. “Obviously, everything has to go right as far …

NBA MVP and 76ers center Joel Embiid had knee surgery. His injury could affect the US Olympic team
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA MVP and 76ers center Joel Embiid had knee surgery. His injury could affect the US Olympic team

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid’s timeline to return to the Philadelphia 76ers is still unclear following knee surgery. U.S. coach Steve Kerr texted this week with Embiid, mostly to wish the NBA MVP well in his recovery from Tuesday’s procedure to address an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee. “He’s an amazing player and we’re really excited to …

76ers center Joel Embiid has no timetable to return following knee surgery
1 year, 1 month ago

76ers center Joel Embiid has no timetable to return following knee surgery

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid is out at least four weeks — presumably much, much longer — following surgery Tuesday to address an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee. The 76ers did not release any kind of timetable Tuesday on Embiid’s return, saying only that the two-time NBA scoring champion — and still this season’s leader at 35.3 …

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