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Earlier Tuesday night, jaws of NBA fans on social media collectively dropped in awe when the video of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid finishing with an emphatic putback started making rounds. Apparently, it wasn’t just the NBA fans who were taken aback by the putback. The Sixers’ official Twitter account replied to their own post of […]

Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons tricked the Cleveland Cavaliers transition defense with a fake bounce pass before lobbing a pass to Sixers center Joel Embiid for the alley-oop layup. Simmons briefly froze the defense with the fake bounce pass. It was all he needed to snap a lob pass to the trailing Embiid who finished […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid had an uncharacteristically low-scoring night during Tuesday’s victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. After missing a short look in the fourth quarter that was emblematic of his night as a whole, he recovered in time to pull off one of the most dominating jams of the season, sending the Wells Fargo […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are now one of the better teams in the NBA, but they didn’t just reach that point overnight. It was a long, hard process that began in 2013 and spanned several years of painful, historically bad basketball. But now, the Sixers are reaping the benefits of those down years, as they would […]

Kyle O’Quinn of the Indiana Pacers had a Shaqtin’ a Fool moment after playing some ‘defense’ on Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers. Peep the clip below posted by the Shaqtin’ A Fool Twitter. Embiid sealed O’Quinn well but was there anything that the latter could do? If you look at the Pacers bench, they […]

Joel Embiid is expected to return to the Philadelphia 76ers for their game against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon, but he will be on a minutes restriction and will play in short bursts: Embiid will probably play in four minute bursts, Brown said — Bob Cooney (@BobCooney76) March 10, 2019 While this may seem […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid plans to return to action against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, ESPN reports. The All-Star big man has missed each of Philadelphia’s eight contests after the All-Star break due to left knee soreness. The Sixers split those eight games without Embiid, and are on a two game losing skid. Embiid […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are listing superstar big man Joel Embiid as questionable for Sunday’s match-up against the Indiana Pacers. Embiid hasn’t played since the All-Star break due to left knee soreness. The Sixers are 4-4 since the All-Star break and enter Sunday on a two-game losing streak. Joel Embiid is listed as questionable for tomorrow’s […]

There is optimism within the Philadelphia 76ers organization that superstar big man Joel Embiid can play against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, according to Shams Charania of Watch Stadium. Embiid is dealing with left knee soreness. The two-time All-Star hasn’t played since the All-Star break. Our NBA Insider @ShamsCharania says there is some optimism Joel […]

The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Houston Rockets on Friday and the Sixers will once again be without star center Joel Embiid. Embiid is still dealing with left knee soreness and hasn’t played since the All-Star break. ##Sixers center Joel Embiid will remains out for tomorrow’s game vs. #Rockets. — Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) March 7, 2019 […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown told local reporters in Chicago that he is “trying to deliver” superstar big man Joel Embiid “to the playoffs healthy.” Embiid hasn’t played post-All-Star break because of left knee soreness. “We are still going through that. There has been no decision officially on that. The bottom line is we […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid has been sidelined since the All-Star break. He has opted to proceed with caution by sitting out a string of games as he’s been experiencing some soreness on his left knee. In his time off, the two-time All-Star is contemplating about how the Sixers can make things work with all […]

Despite making steady progress from his knee injury, it has been confirmed that Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid is going to be out of commission for at least one more game. Sixers head coach Brett Brown provided the update on his prized big man’s injury, and while he did confirm that Embiid will be out […]

The East is home to some of the league’s strongest teams this season and among them is the Philadelphia 76ers. For a time in this decade, the Sixers were the laughingstock of the league, having perfected “The Process,” tanking season after season for the sake of obtaining high draft picks and trading away good players […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star big man Joel Embiid will miss his sixth consecutive game on Tuesday when the Sixers take on the Orlando Magic. Embiid is dealing with left knee soreness. He hasn’t played since Feb. 13, although he did play in the 2019 All-Star game in Charlotte. Joel Embiid will miss his sixth straight game […]

Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid is still recovering from a knee tendinitis that has caused him to miss the team’s last four games. It is believed that he can play through the injury, but both he and the Sixers management are taking extra precautionary measures to protect him long-term, according to Serena Winters of NBC Sports. Joel […]

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid says Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is “probably the best player in the league” for him. The Sixers host the Warriors on Saturday. Embiid is still out with knee soreness, but he told local reporters that KD is the best player in the NBA right now. Joel […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has missed the team’s last four games due to knee tendinitis. However, he has been making significant progress and could suit up with the team as early as next week, according to Serena Winters of NBC Sports. Joel Embiid says he is feeling good and his knee has been getting […]

Every single year the NBA community loves talking about the top MVP candidates. This season, the three top players are Giannis Antetokounmpo, Paul George, and James Harden. This trio has been putting up some of the best numbers in the league. However, some of the players that have the best seasons in the league and […]

Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris recently said in an interview that the team’s front office usually asks the opinion of All-Star center Joel Embiid before going forward with decision that will help improve the team. “Joel respects our job. He’s our most important player. He’s clearly our future — they’re all an important part of […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid will not play in his team’s showdown with the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Embiid is dealing with tendinitis in his left knee and has not played since the All-Star Game. 76ers head coach Brett Brown revealed after the All-Star […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has yet to suit up for the Sixers since after the All-Star break. The 24-year-old has been nursing a sore left knee and has missed his team’s past four games, but appears to be nearing a return. The Sixers have been playing well despite the absence of their superstar, […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown says the organization is “still learning more” about star center Joel Embiid’s knee injury, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Embiid is dealing with left knee soreness and hasn’t played post All-Star break. Asked about Embiid's re-evaluation, Brown responded, "We are still learning more." — Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are unsure whether they will have their star center Joel Embiid when they go up against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. In a tweet by Keith Pompey, Sixers coach Brett Brown was entirely non-committal on the status of Embiid. The big man very well could play, but he also could not. […]

The final stretch of the season is underway, and the Philadelphia 76ers are in a position to make the playoffs once again. They are currently one of the top four teams in the Eastern Conference, and are expected to get better after the moves they have made during the trade deadline. All thanks in major […]

Sixers big man Joel Embiid will be held out of Thursday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder as he continues to recover from a sore knee, according to Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer. Pompey also notes that Embiid, whose MRI didn’t show any structural damage, is yet to receive a re-evaluation, though it […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid made waves last week when he threw in his opinion on the NBA’s greatest of all-time discussion. Appearing on The Ringer’s NBA Desktop, the Sixers star claimed that the GOAT title belonged to historic big man Wilt Chamberlain, rather than Michael Jordan or LeBron James. A former teammate of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are playing the Los Angeles Lakers in ESPN’s Sunday Showcase on Feb. 10, just before the All-Star break. With time winding down in the third quarter, the Sixers have the ball and Ben Simmons crosses the timeline … with absolutely nobody within 20 feet of him. Rather than choosing to guard Simmons […]

On Wednesday, it was announced that the Philadelphia 76ers will be sitting big man Joel Embiid out for at least a week due to knee soreness. Here is the thing, though: 76ers head coach Brett Brown says that Embiid’s knee soreness is nothing new. As a matter of fact, Brown said that the team has […]

Philadelphia 76ers wing Furkan Korkmaz has suffered a torn meniscus and will be sidelined indefinitely, the team announced Wednesday. Korkmaz suffered the injury during the 76ers’ loss to the Boston Celtics on Feb. 12. The 21-year-old has played in 46 games this season, averaging 5.8 points and 2.3 rebounds over 14.2 minutes per game while […]

Here’s some news fans of the Philadelphia 76ers might not want to hear: Joel Embiid has been dealing with knee soreness for the last few weeks, and head coach Brett Brown has known about it. “I’ve been aware of it for a few weeks now,” Brown says of Embiid soreness. MRI came yesterday, dealing with […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid will undergo further tests to evaluate soreness in his left knee, including treatment and load management, set to be re-evaluated in one week, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The ensuing MRI revealed no structural damage to his knee, but will sit for the next week for precautionary […]

Philadelphia Sixers big man Joel Embiid is no stranger to controversial statements, this time setting his sights on former Chicago Bulls shooting guard Michael Jordan and his place as the greatest player in NBA history. It is a discussion that many NBA fans, players, and just about everyone on the planet with an opinion, have […]

The Toronto Raptors’ timely addition of Marc Gasol was one the team likely lined up with eyes on the future, anticipating a potential matchup against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. Embiid has quickly ascended to becoming one of the best, if not the best center in the league, making the 7-foot-1 Gasol the likely […]

The NBA’s best gathered together in Charlotte for the 68th annual All-Star Game to entertain fans from across the globe. Team LeBron finished with 178 points to outlast Team Giannis, who finished with “only” 164 points during the NBA’s midseason event. As good a show as we witnessed on Sunday night, not everyone played well. […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is a shoo-in for the Hall of Fame and owner of one of the most devastating moves in NBA history. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers certainly acknowledges this fact. The young Sixers star recently shared the type of impact Nowitzki has had on his career in the NBA: “When I […]

Team Giannis starters Steph Curry and Joel Embiid had an unusual way to do warmups before the All-Star Game tonight. Bump, set, spike! #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/YzvSg20lmL — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 18, 2019 Maybe they would like to challenge Team LeBron to a volleyball game instead, as Team Giannis isn’t really favored to win the […]

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid says the Sixers have a talented roster and a good chance at winning the championship this season. The Sixers enter the All-Star break at 37-21, good for fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The franchise has made two big trades this season, acquiring All-Star small forward Jimmy […]

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid reached out to Washington Wizards point guard John Wall after news broke that Wall ruptured his left Achilles. John Wall was already out for this season after undergoing left heel surgery, but the All-Star point guard slipped at his house and tore his Achilles. There’s a chance Wall […]