Joel Embiid Articles - Page 24

Joel Embiid had the happiest day of his life yesterday. The Philadelphia 76ers finally Anne De Paula, in a ceremony attended by many of his teammates. The Sixers star got a ring that’s arguably much more important than an NBA title. In classic Joel Embiid fashion, the Sixers star’s reception party was just as fun […]

The 2023 offseason will be perhaps the most memorable one for Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid. The reigning MVP married his girlfriend, Anne de Paula, in the Hamptons over the weekend. After tweeting about the upcoming wedding with no context, stirring the imaginations of Sixers fans, Embiid officially became a married man at a beautiful […]

Joel Embiid got married with his longtime partner Anne de Paula on Saturday, and so naturally, his Philadelphia 76ers teammates were in attendance. However, one teammate was noticeably absent from the festivities: James Harden. A photo of Embiid along with Tobias Harris, Tyrese Maxey, De’Anthony Melton and Georges Niang in the wedding celebrations quickly went […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid finally got a ring. And while it’s not the NBA Championship ring that he’s been craving for, what he got this weekend was even more special. Embiid married girlfriend Anne de Paula on Saturday, with Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin confirming the union of the longtime couple on Instagram. Rubin shared […]

NBA 2K24’s Player Ratings have supposedly been leaked online. NBA 2K Ratings, a website that organizes data surrounding player stats and rating in the basketball video games, has the supposed ratings for each player in the game. But for the fans who just can’t wait for the game to come out, here are the top […]

Trade requests never happen in isolation. When a star requests a trade, it often has an immediate impact on every other player on the roster, especially the other stars. Take, for example, James Harden’s trade request with the Philadelphia 76ers. Harden’s request had an impact on Philly’s other superstar, reigning MVP Joel Embiid. Now, people […]

There was no shortage of memorable moments during the Boston Celtics’ East Semis matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers this past season. That matchup went all the way to seven games, which saw the Celtics prevail after a hard-fought war. New Dallas Mavericks recruit Grant Williams remembers that series well. In particular, the Mavs stud hasn’t […]

Kobe Bufkin, a 6’4 shooting guard, was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the 15th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Bufkin played college basketball at the University of Michigan, where he gained recognition for his all-around game. During his sophomore year at Michigan, Bufkin averaged 14 points, 4.5 rebounds, and displayed his versatility […]

Though Philadelphia 76ers face of the franchise Joel Embiid caused a stir when candidly discussing the extent of his desire to win an NBA championship, don’t expect the reigning MVP to be leaving town anytime soon. “After the comments went viral, Embiid and Sixers team president Daryl Morey touched base,” per SportsNet New York insider […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas is one of the most outspoken people in the basketball world, often taking to his own podcast to discuss the league’s hot topics. In a lengthy VladTV interview, Arenas again tackles quite a few topics, including how he felt about Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons trolling the Philadelphia 76ers after […]

A lot has been said about trade talks surrounding James Harden, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Clippers. After initially opting into his contract for the 2023-24 season in order to work on a potential trade with the Sixers, Harden remains on Philadelphia’s roster nearly three weeks later with zero progress made. The Sixers […]

Joel Embiid recently made headlines for some cryptic comments that could be construed to be about his future with the Philadelphia 76ers. In response to his comments, Sixers president Daryl Morey calmed any reaction that Embiid wants to win elsewhere, reports NBC Sports Philadelphia. "That's the only place he wants to win." Daryl Morey on […]

Does Joel Embiid want to leave the Philadelphia 76ers? That’s the raging question running through every Sixers fan’s heads after the star’s… telling comments. While Embiid is a joke-y guy and loves to troll, there’s also the real possibility of him possibly feeling some type of way after all the losing seasons. Of course, fans […]

Although athletes trolling is quite typical during the year, it can get a bit out of hand during the NBA offseason. Cryptic posts leave unsuspecting fans in suspense and needlessly amp up stress levels. Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid is a leading culprit. Though, the reigning MVP and Sixers’ superstar’s latest alleged trolling is just plain […]

Joel Embiid just won an NBA MVP award in the 2022-23 season, but that’s not enough to fill the void on his resume. The Philadelphia 76ers big man is still chasing an NBA title, and that desire can be detected in the words he said in an interview on stage with Maverick Carter during last […]

Nikola Jokic’s epic postseason run to the Denver Nuggets’ first championship in franchise history and a Finals MVP award should’ve closed the book on who’s better between he and Joel Embiid. As Summer League comes to a close and NBA dog days of August loom, though, the seemingly endless debate about basketball’s best big men […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to make a big splash in the upcoming NBA season. One way they can do that is by trading for Toronto Raptors star forward Pascal Siakam. Siakam is a versatile player who can score, rebound, and defend at a high level, making him an attractive target for many teams. In […]

The narrative of Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis always being injured might get a second look after this surprising comparison with Joel Embiid. It’s almost become a recurring meme now that whenever Davis takes the slightest of bumps, he gets injured, many times for the short term and in some cases, for the long […]

Patrick Beverley had his first press conference with the Philadelphia 76ers, and it was revealed that he will wear No. 22 for the team, but he said he wanted to wear No. 21, which of course is Joel Embiid’s number. “I promise I wanted 21,” Patrick Beverley said with the media. “Unfortunately, the reigning MVP.” […]

CAMDEN, NJ — Mo Bamba is the latest center brought in by the Philadelphia 76ers to back up Joel Embiid. The 25-year-old big man joins Paul Reed and Montrezl Harrell on the Sixers roster as they jostle for minutes off the bench. Bamba, a native of Harlem, New York, became a Sixers fan during his […]

Joel Embiid couldn’t help but be “disappointed” over James Harden’s trade request from the Philadelphia 76ers, though he emphasized he understands the business side of the NBA. He also shared his hope that a potential resolution with The Beard is still possible. Harden decided to pick up his $35.6 million player option with the Sixers, […]

Although James Harden’s future with the Philadelphia 76ers is in serious doubt, general manager Daryl Morey and the front office appear determined to keep the rest of the Sixers’ core and even some valuable role players like Paul Reed. The 2020 second-round pick played sparing but key minutes most of the year and stepped up […]

Victor Wembanyama has yet to make his NBA debut, let alone play in the NBA Summer League. The San Antonio Spurs star might get a glimpse of what it looks like to stand alongside Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid in his preparation for the league as Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin is cooking something up. The famous […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a James Harden situation. The team and its star guard are in a standoff as Harden wants to be traded while the Sixers aren’t super eager to move him. But in the meantime, Harden is enjoying his summer with some of his Philly teammates. He was seen partying with them and […]

There’s considerable uncertainty surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers’ future in light of James Harden’s trade request. Harden’s partnership with reigning MVP Joel Embiid looked like one that would bear fruit. But instead, the Harden-Embiid partnership may not even last two full seasons, further complicating the Sixers’ quest to build a championship-winning squad around the reigning MVP, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are at a crossroads. With James Harden opting into his contract for the 2023-24 season with the intention of requesting a trade, there’s a possibility that Joel Embiid, the reigning NBA MVP, could soon ask out from the Sixers as well if he feels as if there’s a stronger chance of him […]

It seems Shaquille O’Neal has been looking at memes lately, as he saw one claiming that Joel Embiid would “lock up and contain” a prime Shaq. Shaquille O’Neal reposted the image on his Instagram, and asked for people’s thoughts, while making his opinion on the topic known. “i like these conversations. give me your thoughts. […]

The NBA is back, baby! After a quiet period, things are starting to heat up again. Already, two All-Star players have requested a trade: Portland Trail Blazers PG Damian Lillard and Philadelphia 76ers G James Harden. With all the chaos going on, fans are also eager to see the reactions of players. Sixers fans, however, […]

All indications point to James Harden re-signing with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. Even if he spurns a reunion with the Houston Rockets to chase championships in Philly, though, Harden’s return won’t necessarily quiet rumors of Joel Embiid’s potential departure from the Sixers. As free agency dawns Friday afternoon, teams across the league are […]

Joel Embiid has emerged into one of the best basketball players in the world for the Philadelphia 76ers, and will be looking forward to getting himself back on the court for the upcoming 2023-24 season. But before that, Embiid has to make a decision whether or not he is going to participate in the 2023 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and James Harden have a huge decision to make with free agency just days away. After another unsuccessful postseason trip that resulted in head coach Doc Rivers being fired, there is overwhelming pressure on the franchise to build a roster that can finally reach the Eastern Conference Finals. Kendrick Perkins thinks the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are amid a huge offseason with intentions of trying to retain James Harden in NBA free agency. Regardless of if they retain him or not, NBA insider Nick Friedell believes that if the Sixers don’t win next year, the New York Knicks might be a threat to poach Joel Embiid from Philadelphia, […]

NBA players are some of the most competitive athletes in the world and it’s no surprise that their emotions can sometimes get the best of them. “Beef” between players can start for a multitude of reasons. Some even go beyond the basketball court and beef with their teammates. While there have been too many on-court […]

It has been a long time coming, but it seems like a Bradley Beal and Washington Wizards divorce may finally be in the works. Both sides are reportedly in talks about potentially parting ways through a trade if Wizards officials decide to hit a reset this summer, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Beal should […]

A rock, a hard place or a third option that is equally not ideal? The Philadelphia 76ers are met with a multitude of options for stars to put next to Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey but none of the realistic options are home runs. The balance of the Sixers’ future currently weighs on James Harden’s […]

How can Joel Embiid be better for the Philadelphia 76ers? His status as the franchise player means he gets a lot of credit for the Sixers being really good. But it also means that the expectations are sky-high. Failing in the playoffs again means that the burden of improvement is mostly on him. Doc Rivers, […]

Nikola Jokic has finally achieved the only trophy that matters to him: The Larry O’Brien Trophy. That’s after the Denver Nuggets finished the job in the 2023 NBA Finals with a 94-89 win at home over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat Monday night. Of course, Twitter is going off at the moment, with even […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have to revamp their play style heading into the 2023-24 season. New head coach Nick Nurse has been tasked with installing a plan around Joel Embiid that can make him and the Sixers a real threat in the postseason. Should James Harden decide to stick around, Nurse is prepared to build a […]

He’s not quite gone yet, but the prospect of Chris Paul leaving the Phoenix Suns is well and truly on the table. He might be 38 and coming off the back of a season which indicated even further decline for a man already well past his prime, but Paul is still a player who plenty […]