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Despite claiming the 2023 MVP award, Joel Embiid is one of the most criticized players in the NBA, due to his increasing habit of “foul-baiting.” As fans continue to rip him for his habits, Embiid has openly admitted to manipulating the whistle, according to Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain. McCain revealed that Embiid thinks “foul-baiting” […]

The 2024-25 NBA MVP race was one of the closest in history, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic both had cases for the league’s most prestigious individual award. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard ended up being named the best player of the season, though, preventing Jokic from winning his fourth MVP in four years in […]

The NBA is known for its superstar talent. Only five players are on the floor at a time, and they play the majority of the game for their respective teams. Basketball players also aren’t covered by equipment like helmets, like they are in hockey and football. This makes the star power of NBA players arguably […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse seemed to indicate who the franchise was already interested in with the No. 3 overall pick. This year’s NBA Draft Lottery was one of the most dramatic in recent history. The Dallas Mavericks shocked the world, grabbing the No. 1 pick and presumably generational talent Cooper Flagg. While that […]

Between the three of them, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid played in 134 of the 246 possible games combined in the regular season. That’s just over 50% of their games in their first season together. Their absences from the lineup put Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse in tough positions every night. Injuries killed […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made one of the biggest free agent signings in the league last summer. They inked Paul George to a four-year, $211 million contract, forming a star trio featuring him, former MVP Joel Embiid, and All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey. Injuries had a large influence on their season, but a 24-58 record made the […]

Although the Philadelphia 76ers had an underwhelming season, general manager Daryl Morey has been asked about the possibility of trading Joel Embiid. He gave a simple and succinct answer. “We’re committed to Joel and Paul,” Morey said on the Rights to Rickey Sanchez Podcast. His commitment to the two stars says a ton about the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers did not meet their expectations last season, and one of the main reasons was injuries. Joel Embiid only played 19 games last season because of his knee injury, and it’s uncertain when he’ll be able to get back on the court. Many people are wondering if Embiid will ever play at a […]

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has been proving a lot of doubters wrong this postseason. He has Jayson Tatum and Joel Embiid to thank for his new motivation. The NBA revealed a poll near the end of the 2024-25 regular season that players voted regarding who the most overrated star. Among the bunch, Haliburton had […]

The trade ideas are forming now that the Los Angeles Lakers are in offseason mode. Bill Simmons, however, blurted out a wild proposal involving Joel Embiid Monday. The Lakers have a roster to think about following the NBA Playoffs. Simmons proposed this idea: Los Angeles sends Dorian Finney-Smith, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent and Maxi Kleber […]

The Philadelphia 76ers had a nightmare 2024-25 season, missing out on the playoffs by a long shot. The health of their three stars — Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey — was also an issue. PG’s first campaign with the team also couldn’t have gone any worse. But George, Embiid, and Maxey are determined […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid’s future as an NBA superstar is unclear. The Philadelphia 76ers still believe in him, especially co-star Tyrese Maxey. Maxey didn’t have a very fun 2024-25 season but Embiid’s campaign was a uniquely miserable experience. He was insistent that the big man was dedicated to the team and said that he’s kept […]

Stephen A. Smith ripped 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey as the franchise finished its dismal season. There’s no way to skate around it. Philadelphia had a disastrous 2024-2025 campaign. While much of these struggles were due to injuries, the offseason gamble to sign Paul George to a massive contract has not paid dividends […]

PHILADELPHIA — Jared McCain and Joel Embiid spent a lot of time on the bench together during this Philadelphia 76ers season. The rookie and the veteran both dealt with knee injuries that knocked them out for most of the season. Although those injuries were not quite the same thing, it gave them lots of time […]

PHILADELPHIA — After a disastrous, 24-win season, the Philadelphia 76ers are running it back. Not only are head coach Nick Nurse and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey going to be back, the latter said, but so are all three of the team’s stars: Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George. “Ownership gave us the […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. After lots of discussion with doctors about the best treatment for the knee that has given him problems for over a year, the big man’s path forward is now clearer. Embiid will be re-evaluated in six […]

The 2024-25 NBA season has been nothing short of a disaster for the Philadelphia 76ers, who have officially been eliminated from postseason contention and are now counting down the days until they can fly to Cancun. Joel Embiid has missed the majority of this year’s games with further knee complications, and the team has also […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain quickly emerged as a Rookie of the Year candidate during the first couple months of the season. The 2024 first-round draft pick unexpectedly took on a lead scoring role as the Sixers’ big three — Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George — all dealt with injuries at the start […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers are showing up to the end of the 2024-25 season as the walking wounded. Injuries have completely derailed an already poor season, making their final 10 regular-season games more about staying healthy than earning wins. Ahead of their matchup with the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, the 76ers signed Phillip Wheeler […]

Jimmy Butler was one of the biggest names moved at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. While it was a controversial and ugly exit from the Miami Heat organization, he’s still an elite superstar capable of carrying a team to contender status. Throughout his career, Butler has played with a number of stars, helping him become […]

Quentin Grimes replicated a Joel Embiid stat line in the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup against the Houston Rockets on Monday night. In 38 minutes of action, Grimes finished with 46 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, and two steals. He shot 15-of-27 from the field, including 8-of-14 from beyond the arc. With that performance, Grimes joined Embiid […]

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 […]