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PHILADELPHIA — Recently, Nick Nurse admitted that he needed to get Adem Bona some more minutes. As the Philadelphia 76ers struggle through injuries to Joel Embiid and other veterans, the rookie center showed why he’s worthy of soaking up that extra playing time. Bona played 32 minutes off the bench, recording 14 points, 15 rebounds, […]

In the NBA, there are plenty of factors that go into winning championships. In fact, for a franchise to call themselves champion, all stars have to align. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case most of the time. In fact, some teams never seem to have things go their way. Here are the 10 unluckiest NBA franchises […]

On Monday, Joel Embiid, after being a lightning rod for criticism following his decision to suit up for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics, reneging on his initial commitment to the France national basketball program, received his Olympic ring for helping USBMNT win the gold medal. This vindicates the Philadelphia 76ers star’s decision to […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid can’t seem to get rid of the injury bug as he will miss the remainder of the season. Embiid has been dealing with a knee injury, and the 76ers announced in a statement on Friday that he will be out for the year: “The Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid have […]

With Joel Embiid out for the season, he and the Philadelphia 76ers will have to find other ways to help his knee improve. Obviously, the initial plan did not work, so now there will be more options on the table, which could include going out of the country. The late Kobe Bryant went to Germany […]

The Philadelphia 76ers got some bad news days ago when it was announced that Joel Embiid was ruled out for the rest of the season. That didn’t stop them from coming out the next day and getting a big 126-119 win over the Golden State Warriors. It was Quentin Grimes who led the 76ers, as […]

The Golden State Warriors were riding a wave of momentum heading into their Saturday night matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers, who were reeling in the wake of superstar center Joel Embiid getting shut down for the season. The Sixers ended up pulling off a surprising upset victory, though, with the final score settling in at […]

As Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid’s regular season comes to an end, a new report says the 2023 MVP bypassed 76ers president Daryl Morey to discuss his knee injury with team owner, Josh Harris. Embiid has been vocal about the next step in his recovery, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Embiid approached Harris about his […]

As if the Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25 season couldn’t get any worse, it was announced on Friday that Joel Embiid will be missing the rest of the campaign as he continues to deal with a knee injury. Embiid hasn’t been 100 percent, health-wise, all season long, and with the 76ers falling off the pace in the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have had a season to forget in 2024-25. Injuries have constantly hampered Nick Nurse and company, and they have been one of the most disappointing teams in the league as a result. Even when Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George have all been healthy and on the floor together, the 76ers […]

When news broke that Joel Embiid would miss the remainder of the season, it hit Philadelphia 76ers fans in a variety of different ways. Some fans lamented the loss of the season, recalling the excitement of what seemed like a very good offseason at the time. Others began to debate Embiid’s legacy, from winning scoring […]

Joel Embiid’s net worth in 2025 is $85 million. Embiid is one of the best players in the NBA and has consistently been in Most Valuable Player talks over the last few years, with 2022-23 proving to be the season he would win his first MVP for the Philadelphia 76ers. Embiid is often credited with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-2025 season has not gone as planned. They are among the worst teams in the league at 20-38, 28 games behind the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers. But it is about to get even worse. Sixers superstar center Joel Embiid is going to miss the rest of the season with his ongoing knee […]

This season has been a disaster for the Philadelphia 76ers. Not only has the signing of Paul George not panned out, but the team has been dealt with numerous injuries, the most important of which was at the detriment of former NBA MVP Joel Embiid. In normal circumstances, a two-way superstar and recent MVP winner […]

Joel Embiid’s left knee injury continues to weigh on him and the Philadelphia 76ers, whose losing streak reached nine games as Embiid and the team search for answers. As the 76ers fell to the New York Knicks 110-105, Embiid was in the process of learning what could potentially be done regarding his knee. The plan […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were reportedly caught off guard when ESPN’s Lisa Salters revealed midgame that Joel Embiid had informed her he would likely require surgery in the offseason. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the team was not expecting this public disclosure from their star center. Embiid’s availability has been severely limited this […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will soon decide on Joel Embiid’s knee, and ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed that they are weighing their options to ensure the best outcome for all parties. As fans wait to see how the rest of the 2024-25 campaign plays out, one doctor predicted Embiid would undergo a procedure similar to Lonzo Ball’s […]

Before the 2024-25 season, the Philadelphia 76ers had a relatively successful offseason by luring Paul George to Philly in free agency. However, it looks like the Sixers aren’t getting the same George that flaunted his All-Star form in the previous years. Moreover, an often injured Joel Embiid, followed by the absence of Jared McCain, has […]

If you are an NBA fan and were to hop on Twitter (X) after an Oklahoma City Thunder game, every other tweet you see will probably talk about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander being a “free throw merchant.” It is a new term used to describe players who look more to create fouls and get to the free […]

The Philadelphia 76ers enter their matchup with the New York Knicks looking to snap an eight-game losing streak. The Sixers are dealing with a bunch of injuries in their first game of the season at Madison Square Garden. Joel Embiid is among the players that will not play tonight. Joel Embiid ruled out for 76ers […]

When teams bring together a pair of superstars, every basketball expert can’t help but think about its championship promise. But while some duos can be anticipated, that isn’t always the case. Here is a look at the 10 most unexpected superstar pairings in NBA history. 1. LeBron James and Luka Doncic View this post on […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are facing the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Desperately needing to pick up a win amid a seven-game losing streak, the Sixers have a chance to get closer to the Bulls in the standings. Unfortunately, their latest injury update for Joel Embiid is not great. Embiid suiting up would greatly help the 76ers’ […]

Joel Embiid’s knee is not where he or the Philadelphia 76ers want it, and it looks like they’ll be searching for other options, including surgery, to improve it. One doctor thinks that Embiid and the 76ers will opt to go the Lonzo Ball surgery route, which took a long process for him to get back […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are “considering alternative options” on Joel Embiid’s troublesome left knee, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Embiid has fought to play his season despite dealing with numerous issues with his knee, which underwent surgery last season, and has acknowledged that he’s not able to play at the same level he used to […]

As the Philadelphia 76ers try to do everything in their power to aid Joel Embiid’s ongoing injury recovery, Paul George offered his star teammate a nonchalant word of advice. George, 34, has played six more years in the NBA than his superstar teammate. While he has not had the injury-prone career that Embiid has, he […]

Joel Embiid sat on the bench during the fourth quarter Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets. The move looked perplexing at first for the Philadelphia 76ers. But head coach Nick Nurse revealed why Embiid took a seat before facing the Chicago Bulls. Nurse is realizing the NBA All-Star is less mobile than he once was. Embiid […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were in a tight game against the Brooklyn Nets down the stretch, but Joel Embiid was not in the game to give them a chance to win. The 76ers ended up losing 105-103, and many fans were frustrated about Embiid and were ready to give up on him for the season. “It’s […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid watched from the sideline as the Philadelphia 76ers failed to complete their comeback against the Brooklyn Nets. The big man, in the wake of another game where his knee issues were apparent, didn’t play a second of the fourth quarter, in which the Sixers outscored the Nets by five but failed […]

PHILADELPHIA — In the Philadelphia 76ers’ first game after the All-Star break, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George all played and didn’t get injured midgame. That’s a notable development — and something so mundane being so significant represents how brutal this Sixers season has been. For Embiid specifically, this season has been a nightmare. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics will get their post-All-Star-break slate of games started on Thursday night at the Wells Fargo Center. The latest injury update for Philly brings good news: their stars should all be available to play. Joel Embiid is slated to take the court as the Sixers face the Celtics at 7:00 […]

Joel Embiid and injuries have been synonymous with one another. The Philadelphia 76ers star has endured his fair share of injuries throughout his career. Most notably, Embiid said he believes he needs another knee surgery to be where he needs to be. However, his trainer, Drew Hanlen, has been supportive of his recovery amid the […]

The days of The Process are long gone. Nothing looks familiar with the Philadelphia 76ers franchise, and it has continued to get worse before it gets better. The NBA trade deadline offered a chance to rectify many roster deficiencies that have led to this faulty season. Instead, the front office made a pair of mid-level […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid is one of the subjects of the new Netflix docuseries “Court of Gold,” which followed the men’s basketball tournament at the Paris Olympics. The inside look at the Games and Team USA’s quest for the gold medal included an interesting exchange with Embiid and Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton. Early […]

NBA stars are expected to perform at an elite level on a nightly basis. As a result, it’s usually a safe bet that these basketball superstars will provide an impactful production. However, even NBA stars are humans, which leads to off nights on some occasions. Here is a look at 10 rare moments an NBA […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Brooklyn Nets in their final game before the All-Star break. Joel Embiid played Tuesday in the Sixers’ loss to the Toronto Raptors but will not suit up for Wednesday’s tilt in Brooklyn. Embiid is still managing the injury in his left knee that has dogged him for most of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Toronto Raptors in their latest failure to make up progress in the standings. They dropped their fourth straight game by a final score of 106-103. Joel Embiid played well but he cost the Sixers a chance to win, adding to the misery of their season. Down by two points […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will look to snap a three-game losing streak as they host the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. They still have time to make up ground in the Eastern Conference standings but can’t afford to let an opportunity to beat a bad team slip by. They’ll hope their franchise player is able to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers could very likely head into the All-Star break completely outside of the Eastern Conference playoff picture. They should be able to get into the play-in by the end of the regular season thanks to the weaknesses in the teams above them in the standings. But with the latest Joel Embiid news, any […]

The 2024-25 season had been disappointing for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. So much so that a former player believes the team will make a difficult decision involving Embiid. Danny Green appeared on an episode of the Run It Back podcast uploaded to YouTube on Monday. He played with Embiid and the 76ers from […]