Joel Embiid misses 4th consecutive game in Denver as 76ers make him a late scratch with sore knee
1 year, 2 months ago

Joel Embiid misses 4th consecutive game in Denver as 76ers make him a late scratch with sore knee

Associated Press  

DENVER — Philadelphia star Joel Embiid missed the 76ers’ game at Denver for a fourth consecutive season Saturday after the team’s medical staff determined he shouldn’t play. With Embiid in the Sixers’ locker room, the Ball Arena crowd broke out into chants of “Where’s Embiid?” as the Nuggets opened their game against the short-handed Sixers with a 13-4 run. Embiid was mocked last year with “Missing Person” signs in the stands at Ball Arena after he sat out the Sixers’ game in Denver with a sore right calf, leading to accusations he was ducking Jokic. Embiid and Jokic have jockeyed for MVP front-runner status again this season, and Embiid’s latest “DNP” in Denver could hurt his chances of repeating even if he plays enough games to qualify.

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76ers forward Paul George will miss the rest of the season to recover from his injuries
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Philadelphia 76ers' final decision on Joel Embiid revealed as NBA team loses patience over $213m star
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 3 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 …

Joel Embiid has triple-double in 1st game in a month as Sixers slip past Mavs 118-116
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Joel Embiid has triple-double in 1st game in a month as Sixers slip past Mavs 118-116

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid had 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in his first action in a month to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-116 victory Tuesday night over the Dallas Mavericks, who fell to 0-2 since trading star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Embiid’s layup with 22 seconds left put Philadelphia ahead by a point. …

With or without Joel Embiid, 76ers will trudge on, even if it costs them in the draft
2 months, 1 week ago

With or without Joel Embiid, 76ers will trudge on, even if it costs them in the draft

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA – Against my better judgment, the 76ers are going on with this season. Despite their season careening out of control, with Joel Embiid again on the shelf and Paul George not yet having been able to transfer his game from the West Coast back East — and despite owing their first-round pick in 2025 to Oklahoma City if they …

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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

76ers rule rookie star Jared McCain out for the season following knee surgery
2 months, 3 weeks ago

76ers rule rookie star Jared McCain out for the season following knee surgery

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain will miss the rest of the season following left knee surgery last month on a torn meniscus. The 20-year-old McCain spent one season at Duke before the Sixers made him their 2024 first-round draft pick. McCain earned Eastern Conference rookie of the month honors for November but complained of knee soreness after a …

Embiid powers 76ers to a 123-94 victory over the short-handed Nets
2 months, 4 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
3 months 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 …

Embiid shakes off pregame fall, leads Sixers to 118-114 win over Celtics
3 months, 1 week ago

Embiid shakes off pregame fall, leads Sixers to 118-114 win over Celtics

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Joel Embiid popped up from a pregame fall and scored 27 points with nine rebounds, making 4 of 5 from 3-point range and sinking a pair of free throws with 3 seconds left to turn back Boston’s final rally and lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 victory on Wednesday. He scored 13 in the fourth quarter, including …

76ers star Joel Embiid falls during warmups but remains in lineup for matchup with Celtics
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3 months, 1 week 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 …

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
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks 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. …

Embiid fracture 'not as severe' as before
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks 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. …

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, 4 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, 1 week 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. …

76ers’ Tyrese Maxey expected to miss multiple weeks with hamstring injury: Source
4 months, 3 weeks ago

76ers’ Tyrese Maxey expected to miss multiple weeks with hamstring injury: Source

New York Times  

After a fourth straight loss, the Philadelphia 76ers are dealing with more bad news. Star point guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to miss a couple of weeks with a right hamstring injury, a team source confirmed Thursday. Maxey, 24, was ruled out early in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s loss to the LA Clippers due to the injury. Embiid, who …

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 …

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

NBA suspends Joel Embiid 3 games for shoving Philadelphia columnist
4 months, 4 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’s 3-game suspension was just, but NBA still has a problem to solve
4 months, 4 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, 4 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’
5 months 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 …

NBA fines 76ers $100,000 for misrepresenting statements regarding Joel Embiid’s absence
5 months ago

NBA fines 76ers $100,000 for misrepresenting statements regarding Joel Embiid’s absence

New York Times  

The Philadelphia 76ers were fined $100,000 by the NBA for misrepresenting why star center Joel Embiid is not currently playing, the league announced Tuesday. The league said Embiid, who has missed the 76ers’ first three games, is out because of a left knee “condition.” The team is not violating the NBA’s player participation policy, which requires all healthy players to …

NBA investigating Joel Embiid’s absence from 76ers: Sources
5 months, 1 week 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, …

Sixers lose season opener without their MVP: ‘Us winning cannot solely be on Joel Embiid’
5 months, 1 week 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 …

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 …

Embiid, Maxey and George: Sixers Ready for Championship Chase in 2024
6 months ago

Embiid, Maxey and George: Sixers Ready for Championship Chase in 2024

Associated Press  

The 76ers are set to have a strong season with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George. Embiid will be looking to stay healthy for an entire playoff run after missing significant time due to injuries last season. Maxey will be looking to take a leap forward after struggling with his scoring last season. George will provide much-needed leadership and …

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 …

Embiid to be a career 76er after signing $193m extension
6 months, 1 week ago

Embiid to be a career 76er after signing $193m extension

China Daily  

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid attempts a dunk during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns, on Feb 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. AP Already an NBA MVP and an Olympic gold medalist, All-Star center Joel Embiid now has until the end of the decade to try to win his first NBA championship with the Philadelphia 76ers. Embiid, a seven-time NBA All-Star, …

Embiid to be a career 76er after signing $193m extension
6 months, 1 week ago

Embiid to be a career 76er after signing $193m extension

China Daily  

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid attempts a dunk during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns, on Feb 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. AP Already an NBA MVP and an Olympic gold medalist, All-Star center Joel Embiid now has until the end of the decade to try to win his first NBA championship with the Philadelphia 76ers. Embiid, a seven-time NBA All-Star, …

With Paul George deal, Sixers swing for fences — a move they had to make
9 months ago

With Paul George deal, Sixers swing for fences — a move they had to make

New York Times  

There was something so relatable about Joel Embiid’s twilight-hours tweet. There’s the health history/age factor with these Sixers too, as the 34-year-old George averaged just 47 games played in his four Clippers seasons before the last. As great as he was last season, when he averaged 25.9 points and 6.2 assists en route to winning the league’s Most Improved Player …

Knicks legend Charles Oakley blasts 76ers star Joel Embiid ahead of crucial Game 5 in New York: 'Too big to be crying'
11 months 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

A tale of two centers: Jokic is trying to stay on top and Embiid is trying to stay on the court
11 months, 1 week ago

A tale of two centers: Jokic is trying to stay on top and Embiid is trying to stay on the court

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are the NBA’s main men in the middle, the two centers combining for the last three MVP awards in the regular season with perhaps another coming soon. “So if he’s able to go, if he thinks he can go, then he for sure will be out there.” Donovan Mitchell had his own …

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