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Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid won’t play against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday due to an ankle injury. While Sixers fans are concerned about the All-Star’s health since he’s prone to serious injuries, there is optimism in Philly that Embiid’s ankle injury isn’t as serious as first expected, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Moreover, […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has taken some heat during the team’s underwhelming 2019-20 season for not always seeming completely locked in. The Sixers All-Star acknowledged a degree of dejection after the team lost key wing players Jimmy Butler and JJ Redick last summer. Via NBC Sports Philadelphia: “During the season I was not myself,” Embiid […]

It looks like the Philadelphia 76ers will continue to field a banged-up lineup for their next game against the Phoenix Suns. After exiting the Sixers’ loss to the Portland Trail Blazers early due to an ankle injury, Joel Embiid will sit out Tuesday’s game. Via Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN: Sixers All-Star Joel Embiid (left ankle) […]

The injury woes continue to stack up for the Philadelphia 76ers. Sixers center Joel Embiid left Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers after suffering an apparent ankle injury. According to the latest updates, Embiid has been ruled out for the rest of the night and will not return. Joel Embiid is out for the […]

If the Philadelphia 76ers don’t go on a deep playoff run at Disney World, the prevailing thought around the league is that Sixers general manager Elton Brand will trade Ben Simmons or Joel Embiid in the offseason. One NBA executive who spoke with Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com expressed belief that it’s inevitable Simmons and Embiid […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry welcomed Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid to the Under Armour family in the most hilarious way possible. Curry impersonated Embiid on the basketball court, and he was totally on point! Trust the process! Welcome to the signature shoe family, @JoelEmbiid! #embiid1 @UAbasketball pic.twitter.com/PJoyimqLqT — Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) August […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid’s first signature sneaker with Under Armour has been revealed. The Sixers center signed a five-year deal with the shoe company in 2018. Embiid will be wearing these new kicks when the Sixers face the Orlando Magic on Friday: Game Day! Excited to finally show off my @uabasketball Embiid One. Available 9.18 […]

With Ben Simmons out for an indefinite amount of time, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown expects Joel Embiid to exert a mightier effort of both ends of the floor. Simmons is out due to a subluxation in his left knee. With the playoffs about to kick off next week, the Sixers head coach has […]

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers has put on a series of great performances in his team’s first few games in the bubble. According to veteran Al Horford, much of his has to do with Embiid’s new and improved physique and health. Embiid’s latest performance was a 27-point output in a win over the San […]

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid believes he’s going to be unguardable for the Sixers in the 2020 playoffs. The All-Star center said his style of play is built for the postseason since the game slows down and half-court offense is at a premium. We might be a 1,000 miles away but that doesn’t […]

Tattoos have always been a source of personal expression for individuals around the globe, and that includes NBA players. Some choose a name, symbol or portrait, while others go for entire works of art. However, there are also those who choose to leave their bodies free of ink. It’s a personal decision, after all. Many […]

Philadelphia 76ers players Joel Embiid and Shake Milton got into a screaming argument in their eventual loss to the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. In the following game, a win over the San Antonio Spurs, Milton bounced back by putting up a stellar performance. Embiid shared that Milton had some choice words for him before the […]

Philadelphia 76ers teammates Joel Embiid and Shake Milton had a heated exchange at the end of the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Following their disappointing 127-121 loss to the Pacers, the Sixers All-Star center downplayed the shouting match they had. “It’s basketball. Everybody makes mistakes. It happens. We got to come […]

Led by TJ Warren and his career-high 53 points, the Indiana Pacers defeated Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday by a final score of 127-121. TJ Warren went OFF for a career-high 53 points against the Sixers today 🔥🔥 53 points4 rebounds3 assists2 blocks 20-of-29 FG9-of-12 3PT4-of-4 FT pic.twitter.com/jiczmaRbdT — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton and star center Joel Embiid had a heated exchange on the sideline at the end of the first quarter of the Sixers’ first seeding game against the Indiana Pacers. Joel Embiid lets Shake Milton have it after TJ Warren drops 19 first quarter points 👀 pic.twitter.com/eAXCKk3772 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid appears to be all set to take the floor in the Sixers’ opener against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. The All-Star center has been dealing with a calf issue in the bubble, but it appears he has been able to shake off the injury and will be suiting up […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid wants to replicate the experience playing the game with a hoard of fans in the stands. More than the cheers, Embiid wants to hear a mass of virtual boos. Embiid appeared on the “The Rights to Ricky Sanchez” show where he shared his suggestion: add virtual boos in the […]

As part of a recent appearance on the Rights to Ricky Sanchez podcast, Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid expressed his desire to play alongside Ben Simmons for the entirety of his career. In essence, Embiid views his Sixers teammate as a great talent, and one he could grow with over the years: Via CBS […]

In an effort to bring light to social injustices around the globe, most NBA players are planning to display unique messages on their jerseys as the season resumes inside the Orlando bubble. However, some players are choosing to forgo this opportunity, including stars like LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler and Joel Embiid. As part […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid missed the team’s scrimmage with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday due to an apparent calf injury. However, it appears the Sixers might have held him out as a precautionary measure. Both Embiid and Philly head coach Brett Brown said they do not expect the calf to be concern […]

Every single edition of the widely-popular NBA 2K franchise seems to induce some not-so-favorable reactions from its audience. For the most part, the game is amazing, but there are just some quirks that even the most casual players may tend to complain about. One such issue are the players’ ratings. This has perhaps been, and […]

Memphis Grizzlies big man Jonas Valanciunas has expanded his offensive repertoire over the couple of years, and on Friday, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid found that out the hard way. During an exhibition game between the Grizzlies and 76ers on Friday afternoon, Embiid essentially dismissed Valanciunas’ ability to hit a three-pointer. Valanciunas responded by draining […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has made significant strides in his post game. According to him, patience has been the key factor in his improvement for the Sixers. Per Jon Johnson of 94 WIP Sports Radio, Joel Embiid shared that he’s learning to kick the ball instead of forcing his way. Joel Embiid on […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid sees the bubble environment in Orlando as a unique opportunity for his team to bond. After Saturday’s practice, Sixers head coach Brett Brown said Embiid was preaching chemistry while the team is quarantined at Disney World, according to Serena Winters of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Brown said he and his All-Star center […]

During a recent IG live session, Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard revealed the one thing Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid does that irritates him. As relayed by Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Heavy, Howard said Embiid flops too much and that he sometimes wants to “choke” the Sixers big man. Dwight Howard: "Joel Embiid […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid gave a thumbs up on the possibility of moving Ben Simmons to the power forward position once the season resumes on July 30. Following Sixers head coach Brett Brown’s admission of the team’s new ploy on Monday, Embiid expressed his excitement with the idea of sharing the frontcourt with his […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will join LeBron James and Anthony Davis as another notable superstar to turn down a social justice statement on the back of his jersey, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. All players taking the stage for the restart of the 2019-20 season in Orlando have been given the […]

The biggest troll in the NBA is at it again, as Sixers big man Joel Embiid joked on social media that he’s going to lose “50 pounds” because of the bubble food down in Orlando, Florida. Joel Embiid has jokes already about the food in the bubble #Sixers pic.twitter.com/AJ5PDTfulf — Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) July 10, […]

Retired NBA center turned ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins is feeling the brunt of media criticism due to unfounded skepticism into Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid’s fear of contracting COVID-19 within the confines of the Orlando “bubble.” Now Perkins is feeling the heat from people criticizing a tone-deaf take. One Twitter user noticed Perkins, 35, […]

Sixers big man Joel Embiid has arrived to Walt Disney World and he made a grand entrance. The Sixers star showed up to Orlando in a hazmat suit and mask. Joel Embiid has arrived for the flight to Orlando, in full mask, suit and glove gear. pic.twitter.com/Nz7hOtc69E — NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) July 9, 2020 […]

On Tuesday, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid expressed some concerns over the NBA “bubble” at Disney World in Orlando, questioning whether or not it will actually be safe. The Sixers star even went as far to say that he “hated” the idea. ESPN analyst and former NBA center Kendrick Perkins did not take Embiid’s […]

Joel Embiid knows it soon will be put up or shut up time. The Philadelphia 76ers will soon arrive in Orlando and go through their two-day quarantine before going into Training Camp 2.0 and finishing out the season. The real test, however, will be in the postseason, when Embiid is expected to carry the load […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid shared his opposition to the NBA’s “bubble” idea on Tuesday. Embiid, 26, told reporters he’s “not a big fan” of the proposal, which outlines 22 franchises competing starting on July 30 in Orlando, Florida. Per NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Serena Winters, via Jason Owens in Yahoo Sports: “I hated the […]

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid plans on “demanding the ball” more in the playoffs as the NBA’s 2019-20 season resumes later this July in Orlando, Florida. “With the playoffs coming, I’ve just gotta be more assertive and just be that guy,” the Sixers center told members of the press on Tuesday afternoon, via NBC […]

You might be surprised to see just how much NBA players like video games. When they’re not on the court, a lot of players actually love to bring their A-Game to the virtual world. Besides obviously favoring NBA 2K as one of the games they usually play, a lot of other games such as Fortnite […]

The Toronto Raptors have emerged as arguably the biggest surprise package of the 2019-20 season. Despite being the defending champs, not many expected them to be this good this term, especially considering the fact that they lost their best player, reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, over the summer. Nevertheless, the Raptors are comfortably sitting at […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown spoke to Sixers reporters on Wednesday and gave an update on star big man Joel Embiid. Brown said he’s very proud of Embiid, who has put in a lot of work during the NBA hiatus to get into the best shape possible. “Let’s start with the respect and applause […]

Without a doubt, the Philadelphia 76ers’ All-Star duo of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons are exceptional individuals with bright futures ahead of them. However, the keyword is “individuals”. The main critique for these two household names is that they can’t seem to maximize their potential with spacing being the biggest issue. It only makes sense […]

Everybody loves a juicy trade rumor. Sometimes, all it takes is one single trade to go from lottery pick to playoff contender in the NBA. Therefore, it comes at no surprise when fans want to get in on the latest scoop to speculate how good (or bad) a team can be after a trade is […]