NBA fines 76ers $100K over Joel Embiid injury report mess
It cost the 76ers a whopping $100,000 to bring Joel Embiid back into action. The NBA fined the Philadelphia team for failing to properly disclose the star center’s status before Tuesday’s game against the Thunder. Embiid was listed as “out” on the 76ers’ injury report for this game after missing the morning’s shootaround, but was […]
NBA expected to investigate 76ers’ bizarre Joel Embiid injury twist
Joel Embiid was absent. And he suddenly joined. And now he and the 76ers have the NBA’s attention. After the reigning MVP was ruled out for the game and missed the morning’s shootaround, his sudden return from injury in Tuesday night’s game against the Thunder prompted the league to issue him a questionable promotion from […]
Joel Embiid working out with 76ers as return timetable grows clearer
Joel Embiid is close to returning. The 76ers star and reigning NBA MVP is out with a torn meniscus and hasn’t played since Jan. 30. Here’s a video of Joel Embiid at Sixers practice yesterday in Toronto. I understand that he is now able to practice with contacts. He’s getting closer. There’s a chance he […]
Joel Embiid injury: Possible return date and updates after 76ers star’s latest knee surgery
Joel Embiid means everything to him philadelphia 76ers. The superstar big man cemented his place as one of the greatest players of his generation last season, winning his first MVP award by finishing second behind Nikola Jokic. Somehow, Embiid is having an even better season this year, producing at an all-time high to lead the […]
76ers’ Joel Embiid having meniscus surgery, miss significant time
Joel Embiid will undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, the 76ers announced Sunday. The team hasn’t announced when the NBA superstar will return, but ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Embiid is expected to return. expected to be absent “Long term”. NBA officials also said the following. “The door is not […]
Joel Embiid considering surgery for knee injury in potential injury blow
With Joel Embiid’s knee injury, the 76ers have a big decision to consider. The 2022-23 NBA MVP has been diagnosed with a slipped meniscal flap, or a type of tear, in his left knee and is considering surgery as a result. Sources told The Athletic:. The paper said Embiid’s doctors and the 76ers will continue […]
LeBron James calls out media for Joel Embiid criticism: ‘No accountability’
LeBron James is criticizing the media for defending Joel Embiid. The Philadelphia 76ers’ star center was at the center of the conversation last Saturday, as he appeared to “scam” the Nuggets and their center Nikola Jokic in a nationally televised incident. Embiid, who hasn’t played in Denver since 2019, appeared to have a good chance […]
Joel Embiid injury: 76ers superstar out with torn meniscus in left knee
of philadelphia 76ers Star player Joel Embiid will likely miss at least a few games, if not more. Embiid was reportedly diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his left knee. Shams Charania. According to subsequent reports, ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski says Embiid’s departure plan is “through the weekendUntil a treatment plan is finalized. Mr. […]
76ers fined $75K over Joel Embiid injury report controversy
The 76ers paid the price on the court for injuries to their biggest stars in two losses, against the Nuggets and Trail Blazers. Now it’s hitting their pockets. The NBA announced Thursday that Philadelphia has been fined $75,000 for failing to “accurately and timely” list Joel Embiid on the 76ers’ injury report ahead of Saturday’s […]
Joel Embiid has played through injury due to ‘scrutiny’: insider
Joel Embiid’s great season was delayed by injuries, but he may have ended up making things worse by trying to play through an injury. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic:Embiid, who injured his left knee in Tuesday night’s game against the Warriors, only sat out the game because of the “hard stares” he faced. […]