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The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 118-114 in a tight Christmas matchup. Joel Embiid played a huge role in the 2024-25 Sixers’ best victory to date. He was very close, however, to being a late scratch. Embiid nearly injured his ankle during pregame warm-ups, twisting his right ankle as he landed on a jumper. […]

The third game on NBA Christmas Day pitted the Philadelphia 76ers (11-17) against the Boston Celtics (22-8) for the first time all season. The Sixers came to play in the early-evening showdown at TD Garden, though they fumbled through the final minutes. Still, they came out victorious, 118-114. The 76ers have started to get it […]

On Wednesday afternoon, the Philadelphia 76ers hit the floor for a Christmas Day game against the rival Boston Celtics from the TD Garden. The game marked one of the few instances where the 76ers’ big three trio of Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid would take the floor together, but things almost didn’t work […]

As Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected in the last contest against the San Antonio Spurs, he almost suffered an injury scare once again in the pre-game warmups before the Christmas Day matchup facing the Boston Celtics. With Embiid’s health always in question, there was video of the incident as he was trying a […]

When it comes to the NBA as a whole, few players are as unpopular outside of their fanbases as Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, especially when it comes to the New York Knicks. Need proof? Look no further than Edie Falco, the actress famous for playing Carmella in The Sopranos and Nurse Jackie in her […]

NBA rivalries often stem from the players’ competitive nature. But while rivalries are often healthy for the sport, any player with sportsmanship knows how to give respect when it’s due. As a result, this paves the way for friendships and bonds that transcend beyond the court. Here is a look at 10 former NBA rivals […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25 season has not gone according to plan. Philadelphia currently holds a 10-17 record, as injuries have played a significant role in the team’s overall underperformance. Joel Embiid recently returned from injury, but Philadelphia received another difficult update on Tuesday, per 76ers beat reporter Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints. “This morning, KJ Martin […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected in controversial fashion during a chaotic first half against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. Embiid was seen smiling and celebrating with his teammates on the court after the Sixers pulled out a 111-108 victory over Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs, but the big man didn’t speak to the […]

PHILADELPHIA — No one had seen anything quite like the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the San Antonio Spurs. Given the choice, no one would request to see it again. The ejection of Andre Drummond, the reversal of that ejection and the ejection of Joel Embiid that stood turned a competitive, exciting game on its head. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (10-17) got their first look of the season at the San Antonio Spurs (15-14) in their final home game of 2024. In an absolute circus of a basketball game, the Sixers held on to win 111-106. After taking a game off on the second night of a back-to-back, Joel Embiid returned to […]

The night ended a little early for Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid after he was called for two technical fouls and subsequently ejected from Monday night’s home game versus the visiting San Antonio Spurs. The disqualifying second technical foul was slapped on the 76ers franchise player and former NBA Most Valuable Player in […]

The 2024-25 season has not been kind to Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, at least up until this point. Embiid has been at the center of some load management controversy amid his ongoing battles with knee injuries, and just as it looked as though he was finding his stride on the season, he suffered a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are having a nightmare season, as injuries have been the main story of the year so far. Joel Embiid is the main player, as he continues to deal with a knee issue while also recently suffering a face injury that kept him from playing this week. With the way their season is […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Charlotte Hornets for the second time in a row and the fourth time in their last seven games, this time at the Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 P.M. EST. The Sixers will pursue a series sweep over Charlotte and watch for an important injury update. Is Joel Embiid playing […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have not yet cleared Joel Embiid to return from his sinus fracture. However, the big man has been able to participate in practice and doesn’t appear to be too far away from jumping back into the lineup. Backup center Andre Drummond, while making it clear he doesn’t intend to speak for Embiid […]

Stephen A. Smith has an attention-catching message for Joel Embiid. The ESPN analyst said the Philadelphia 76ers star is on the verge of drawing Ben Simmons comparisons. Smith made the comments on ESPN First Take, via ClutchPoints. “Let me say this to Joel Embiid in all seriousness… You’re about a tad bit away from being […]

The Philadelphia 76ers provided an update on Joel Embiid after he suffered a face injury in their matchup against the Indiana Pacers. “Philadelphia 76ers say Joel Embiid (right sinus fracture) will remain out and be re-evaluated in approximately one week,” NBA insider Chris Haynes wrote on X, formerly Twitter. The hits continue to come for […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will begin a home-and-home with the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night at Spectrum Center. They continue to deal with injury problems and will be shorthanded in their next game, missing two of their best players. Is Joel Embiid playing tonight vs. the Hornets?  Despite a speck of hope that he could play, […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid has suffered yet another injury setback. Right after the Philadelphia 76ers center made good progress in his left knee injury recovery, he suffered a sinus fracture. Fortunately, there is a chance that he will remain in the lineup. Nick Nurse said that Embiid will undergo another evaluation Sunday afternoon and […]

UPDATE: Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with a sinus fracture and will be evaluated this weekend, according to Underdog NBA. Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been limited this season due to injury, although he had made a recent return to the court. But the 76ers might have more reason for concern following their Friday […]

Joel Embiid played his best game of the season by far this past weekend, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 108-100 win over the Chicago Bulls. What’s just as promising as how well he looked was how his body has responded to his latest return to the court. Following the 76ers’ practice on Wednesday afternoon, […]

The quadruple-double is a rare feat in the NBA. Throughout the league’s history, only four NBA players have achieved the feat. The limited list includes Nate Thurmond, Alvin Robertson, Hakeem Olajuwon, and David Robinson. Robinson was the last player to pull off a quadruple-double with 34 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 blocks back […]

Joel Embiid led the Philadelphia 76ers to a win for the first time in the 2024-25 season, dominating for three quarters as they defeated the Chicago Bulls 108-100. Whether it’s the start of something or a flash in the pan remains to be seen. But Embiid’s performance against Chicago, and the way he got to […]

Joel Embiid played great in the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Chicago Bulls. It was hopefully the beginning of a long stretch of play. Embiid is far from out of the woods with his troublesome left knee but he looked more spry in the Sixers’ 108-100 win, their fourth victory in five games and his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (7-15) will take on the Chicago Bulls (10-15) in a brief weekend getaway. Joel Embiid made his return to the starting lineup as the Sixers tried to continue their stretch of promising performances. They got a great game from their superstar and held on, 108-100. Embiid started his pregame warm-ups at his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Chicago Bulls on Sunday afternoon at the United Center. The Sixers have been keeping an eye out for one huge injury update that could make their team whole again — and it might arrive for this 1:00 P.M. EST game. Is Joel Embiid playing today vs. the Bulls? After […]

After losing to the Orlando Magic in a close, hard-fought game, the Philadelphia 76ers will face them again at home on Friday. Joel Embiid remains out and Philly could very likely be without the rest of its centers on the 15-man roster. According to the NBA injury report, Embiid will remain sidelined on Friday due […]

Paul George will be sidelined for the Philadelphia 76ers on the second night of a back-to-back, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The Sixers will face the Orlando Magic at 7:30 P.M. EST at the Wells Fargo Center while George sits out, which the team had him do previously for a back-to-back. After leading the […]

Joel Embiid’s injuries for the Philadelphia 76ers continue to leave people dumbfounded, including former Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom. On the Legends Lounge podcast, Odom wasn’t pleased with the ongoing dilemma surrounding the 76ers MVP. “They gave him a bag right, how many DNPs has he had?” Odom said. “So if I’m a general […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in serious jeopardy of missing the playoffs and don’t have full control over their first-round draft pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. They’re on a fast track to no man’s land, a destination they can’t afford to end up at. The Sixers only keep their first-rounder if it ends up being […]

Joel Embiid will remain sidelined for the Philadelphia 76ers as they finish up a brief road trip with a matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. According to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the superstar big man will be listed as out with left knee injury management and personal reasons. Embiid has now been […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will not have Joel Embiid to start their next road trip. The team announced that Embiid and Kyle Lowry (right hip strain) will not play in Saturday’s game against the Detroit Pistons, though Paul George and Caleb Martin may return to the lineup after they missed Wednesday’s overtime loss to the Houston Rockets. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are off to a very disappointing start to the 2024-25 season. The 76ers have the second-worst record in all of basketball at 3-13. In the offseason, Philadelphia added star forward Paul George on a four-year $212 million deal. This signing was supposed to create a formidable big three with Joel Embiid and […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25 NBA season has been defined by underperformance, drama and injuries up to this point in late November. Philadelphia holds an abysmal 3-13 record following an offseason in which they added Paul George to their Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey-led roster. Embiid, however, has played in only four games. The 76ers star […]

Joel Embiid’s knee has been the topic of discussion for the Philadelphia 76ers this season, and it makes sense since he hasn’t played many games and the team is 3-13. This offseason, the 76ers signed their franchise player to a contract extension, but before that, they wanted to make sure they could find a process […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a mess right now, with multiple injuries on their team and sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. How they got to this point is indescribable, but it can all go back to the past years of the franchise and how they’ve maneuvered. Everybody remembers how the Ben Simmons […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ season hasn’t gone according to plan so far, as Philadelphia currently sits at 3-13. The 76ers sit in 14th place in the Eastern Conference, just a half-game ahead of the Washington Wizards. This season has been defined by injuries in Philadelphia. Tyrese Maxey has missed time with a hamstring injury, Paul George […]

Joel Embiid is still managing his left knee injury and Paul George is working his way through the second left knee hyperextension in as many months. The latest injury update from the Philadelphia 76ers said that the two stars will miss at least one more game. The team announced that Embiid, Kyle Lowry (right hip […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has endured scrutiny since the season began. This time, it comes at the hands of Shaquille O’Neal and Alonzo Mourning. The two Hall-of-Famers engaged in a back-and-forth discussion on The Big Podcast about Embiid and his inability to play back-to-back games. “I’m an executive so I can’t just be bashing […]