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Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown says Sixers star Joel Embiid’s cryptic social media posts aren’t ideal. However, Brown acknowledges that it is who Embiid is and it is part of his personality. Brown says the Instagram stuff with Embiid is not ideal, but that it is part of who he is. Asked whether he […]

Former NBA guard Nick Young believes the media is turning Sixers stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons against each other. They always trying to break up a good team like the 76ers that’s how it starts … the media turn the 2 stars against each other ….. — Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) February 11, 2020 There […]

There are numerous people inside NBA circles who believe the Philadelphia 76ers will trade either Joel Embiid or Ben Simmons this summer, according to Howard Beck of Bleacher Report. This echoes a recent report from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst suggesting teams are preparing for the Sixers to soon consider an Embiid trade. Embiid and Simmons continue […]

At the turn of the century, the NBA All-Star game only featured two players not born in one of the 50 states. Tim Duncan, who was born in the U.S. Virgin Islands, represented the only international player on the Western Conference roster. Likewise, Democratic Republic of the Congo native, Dikembe Mutombo played alongside a team of […]

There’s trouble brewing within the Philadelphia 76ers organization, and at this point, it would be very hard for them to deny the same. For starters, the team has not exactly impressed this season, lingering at the bottom half of the Eastern Conference playoffs picture. On top of this, however, the biggest controversy of late is […]

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid has followed up on his cryptic IG post where it looked like Jimmy Butler was recruiting him to the Miami Heat. In his latest tweet, JoJo made Sixers fans know he’s “PHILA TOUGH.” Embiid and the Sixers were booed on Sunday against the Chicago Bulls, but Philly still wound […]

Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler appears to be recruiting Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid to Miami. I’m sure this is going to go over well pic.twitter.com/zUTrwW9Vqd — Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) February 11, 2020 Butler signed with the Heat this past summer in free agency. The Sixers and Miami agreed to a sign-and-trade […]

There are people around the league who are wondering if the Philadelphia 76ers are going to pursue a Joel Embiid trade after this season ends, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Questions continue to surround whether Embiid and Ben Simmons can fit alongside each other. The Sixers, who were picked by many to contend for […]

During the Philadelphia 76ers’ lackluster win over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night, Joel Embiid shushed what had been a booing home crowd at Wells Fargo Center after hitting a three-pointer in the fourth quarter. On Monday, 76ers head coach Brett Brown addressed the situation: “I actually just learned about it,” Brown said at shootaround […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is a known trash-talker, so it’s understandable that he’s going to talk smack while making his shots. However, Embiid shushing Sixers fans is probably the last thing you’d expect to see from him. Embiid managed to sink a dagger to officially end the game between the Sixers and the Chicago […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid awkwardly shushed the home crowd after hitting a dagger 3-pointer over the Chicago Bulls. After the game, the Sixers All-Star explained his weird behavior and noted that he was talking to himself. Per Kyle Neubeck of the Philly Voice, the Cameroonian said that he doesn’t care how the gesture […]

Sixers big man Joel Embiid left Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies with neck stiffness. Fortunately for the Philadelphia 76ers, the All-Star center will not miss any time for them. Derek Bodner of The Athletic reports that Embiid will suit up for their game against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. Joel Embiid, who was questionable […]

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid left Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies with neck stiffness. The Sixers later announced with Embiid won’t return: Joel Embiid has neck stiffness and will not return to tonight's game. — Derek Bodner (@DerekBodnerNBA) February 8, 2020 Embiid came into Friday averaging 23.0 points, 12.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists […]

It was another disappointing evening for the Philadelphia 76ers, as they suffered a 112-101 defeat against the league-best Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. The Sixers dropped to 9-19 on the road, continuing their season-long road woes.  For his part, Sixers superstar big man Joel Embiid struggled against Giannis Antetokounmpo and company. Embiid did finish with a […]

Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal once again went after Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid. Embiid had an awful first half against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday and O’Neal didn’t hold back in his assessment of the Sixers All-Star center during TNT’s halftime show. https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1225608060372123648?s=20 Last time this happened, O’Neal and Charles Barkley said they […]

Another day, another quote from Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid complaining about the Sixers’ lack of floor spacing. The Sixers are currently on a three-game losing streak and they have looked disjointed on offense: Joel Embiid on whether the #Sixers have an offensive identity right now: “No we don’t. Spacing is an issue.” pic.twitter.com/VHzwyKNDm4 — […]

With the Philadelphia 76ers struggling, there is a whole lot of chatter about the Sixers’ players tuning out head coach Brett Brown, and on Wednesday, big man Joel Embiid was asked about it. I asked @JoelEmbiid if the players are still listening to #Sixers coach Brett Brown. Here’s his response: pic.twitter.com/6EN8ACjrYv — Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) […]

The Philadelphia 76ers faced off against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, and the Sixers won the game by a final score of 115 to 104. Almost every player was still reeling from the tragic loss of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and Sixers superstar Joel Embiid honored Kobe in […]

In his first game back from the hand injury he suffered earlier this month, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will be sporting a new jersey number. Rather than his usual number 21, the Sixers star will be wearing number 24 as a tribute to the late Kobe Bryant. Many NBA players and teams have found […]

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid will play against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday after missing nine consecutive games. The Sixers center has been cleared to play by a specialist. Embiid had surgery to address a torn radial collateral ligament in the fourth metacarpal in his left hand. Via Kyle Neubeck of Philly […]

The Philadelphia 76ers produced an outstanding performance on Saturday, handily defeating the Los Angeles Lakers at the Wells Fargo Center, 108-91. What makes this even more impressive for the shorthanded Sixers is the fact that they defeated the best team in the West with two of their starters on the sidelines in Josh Richardson and […]

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid told the Sixers media on Friday he’s “hoping to play” next week. Embiid is still out for the Sixers after having surgery earlier in January to address a torn radial collateral ligament in the fourth metacarpal in his left hand. The Sixers are 29-17 on the season. The Sixers […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid spoke to the Sixers media on Friday and shed some light on why he and Al Horford have struggled as a duo this season. Embiid believes the Sixers’ lack of floor spacing has stunted his and Horford’s play as a duo: “It’s really nothing,” Joel Embiid said, via Sixers Wire. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers plan to re-evaluate superstar center Joel Embiid on Monday after he went through a full practice on Friday, according to Serena Winters of NBC Sports Philadelphia. The Sixers are in dire need of Embiid’s return, considering they just lost their starting shooting guard Josh Richardson for the next two to three weeks […]

Elevated concerns about the Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid duo on the Philadelphia 76ers hit an apex on Friday during The Ringer’s “NBA Show.” That would be because one anonymous executive floated an outrageous trade proposal involving the Los Angeles Clippers to co-host Justin Verrier. People just say anything. He’s not even serious. — Lyle […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been cleared for non-contact drills and an update is expected to be given next Thursday when he is re-evaluated, according to Serena Winters of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Embiid underwent surgery to fix some loose tendons in his left hand after dislocating his ring fingers in a collision with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are, unsurprisingly, a quite different team without All-Star center Joel Embiid on the court. Prior to Wednesday’s game versus the Brooklyn Nets, Sixers head coach Brett Brown said what many outside of the organization was thinking, per Tom Moore of the Bucks County Courier Times. #Sixers coach Brett Brown on adjusting to […]

Sixers big man Joel Embiid can’t wait to get the green light from the medical staff to rejoin his Philadelphia 76ers teammates on the court, but the star big man ensured to leave one thing clear — he’s not changing for anybody. While the 7-footer took some constructive criticism from the big man duo of […]

Sixers star center Joel Embiid will get a signature shoe with Under Armour which will be released in the Fall. Nick DePaula of ESPN has more: Joel Embiid just announced in Baltimore that his Under Armour Embiid 1 signature shoe will release in Fall 2020. He’ll become the 17th NBA player to have a Sig […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown wants Tobias Harris to put the pedal to the metal from here on out. Sixers cornerstone Joel Embiid will be out a week or two after undergoing hand surgery to fix a ligament in his dislocated finger, leaving the role of leading scorer wide open for the taking. Ben Simmons […]

Sixers star Joel Embiid underwent successful surgery on his left hand on Friday. Embiid had a torn radial collateral ligament in the fourth metacarpal in his left hand. The Sixers center suffered the injury on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sixers All-Star Joel Embiid had successful surgery on left hand today, per source. Reevaluating […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Al Horford’s name is “being whispered” around the league prior to the trade deadline. The Sixers are 25-14, but there are concerns about roster construction. Via Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports: Embiid’s injury puts Al Horford in position to be what he came to Philadelphia for: big man insurance, although it doesn’t […]

Sixers star Joel Embiid will have surgery on his left hand on Friday and be re-evaluated in one to two weeks. Embiid has a torn radial collateral ligament in the fourth metacarpal in his left hand. The Sixers center suffered the injury on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sixers center Joel Embiid will have surgery […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have announced that star big man Joel Embiid has a torn radial collateral ligament in the fourth metacarpal in his left hand. The Sixers center suffered the injury on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. There is still no timetable for Embiid’s return to the court. The All-Star continues to consult with […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will not play Thursday when the Sixers face the Boston Celtics, nursing a dislocated left ring finger, according to Kyle Neubeck of The Philly Voice. Embiid hurt his finger during Monday’s 120-113 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, colliding with Steven Adams. Yet he was able to return and play […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown showed his appreciation to Joel Embiid after the Sixers big man suffered a nasty dislocation of the ring finger on his left hand against the Oklahoma City Thunder. According to Derek Bodner of The Athletic, Brown was surprised that the 7-footer returned to play despite the excruciating injury. “I […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been criticized in the past for missing too much games due to injuries. However, the Sixers All-Star showed some resolve and determination against the Oklahoma City Thunder during their match at the Wells Fargo Center on Monday, returning to the ball game after severely dislocating his finger. With […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is unsure if he’ll suit up on Thursday when they duel the Boston Celtics due to a dislocated finger. Embiid revealed that he wants to play but will listen to the advice of his doctors. Embiid says there's a possibility he won't play Thursday against the Celtics because of […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid dislocated his finger during the Sixers’ game against the Oklahoma City Thunder and had to go to the locker room to get treated. Late in the opening quarter of the game, Embiid can be seen holding his left hand with his finger apparently bothering him. Upon closer look, it can […]