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When it came to the matchup at the center position from today’s New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers, the two starters set a Christmas Day record that hadn’t been done in 15 years. Sixers center Joel Embiid and Knicks center Enes Kanter both went off for at least 25 points and 15 rebounds during Philadelphia’s […]

During the Philadelphia 76ers’ impressive 105-98 road win over the New York Knicks on Christmas Day at legendary Madison Square Garden, Sixers rising star center Joel Embiid had another dominant effort to help seal a key victory. However, during the closing minutes of the fourth quarter, a Knicks fan still tried to get under the […]

For the first time in his NBA career, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is participating in his first Christmas Day game. Prior to the contest, Embiid voiced much appreciation for the opportunity to play on the holiday given how things have unfolded in Philadelphia over his brief career, according to Jessica Camerato of NBC […]

At 32 years of age, LeBron James is still the best NBA player in the world. He continually defies Father Time, while posting ground-breaking statistics that boggle the minds of both his peers and the media. Away from the court, however, James has a knack of making league-altering decisions that change the landscape of the […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been dealing with a sore back, and it sounds like he could be sidelined for two more games, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Sixers, losers in seven of their last eight games, will likely rest Embiid for the remainder of this week. He’s been […]

Because he’s still on load maintenance and is dealing with back tightness, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid won’t be suiting up for Monday’s game against the Chicago Bulls in Windy City. This is according to Jessica Camerato of NBC Sports Philadelphia, who also reported about the injuries of other Sixers namely Trevor Booker, Markelle […]

Philadelphia 76ers budding superstar Joel Embiid is clearly a man of many talents. His dynamic skill set has not only turned him into one of the league’s premier big men, but it has also transformed the Sixers into a formidable threat in the Eastern Conference. However, one thing fans may or may not have noticed about Embiid […]

The primetime showdown between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers certainly fit the billing. The star-studded matchup featured plenty interesting moments in what was the longest game of the 2017-18 NBA season. Among them was this interaction between superstars Russell Westbrook and Joel Embiid following a collision with Carmelo Anthony during the final seconds of the […]

Over the course of three grueling overtimes, things inevitably got chippy between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Philadelphia 76ers. Sixers big man Joel Embiid was in the middle of the action as he normally is, as Russell Westbrook had some choice words for him along with a wave goodbye shortly after the final buzzer. […]

Despite Joel Embiid’s best efforts, the Philadelphia 76ers couldn’t quite outlast Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder as they fell in triple-overtime, 119-117. Shortly after the final buzzer, Westbrook was seen sheepishly waving goodbye to Embiid. In typical Embiid fashion, he had quite the comeback in response to Westbrook’s post-game barbs telling him to go […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were hoping to stay in the win column following a clutch overtime victory on Tuesday night. However, they faced a stiff test in an Oklahoma City Thunder team still looking to find its footing with their newly-acquired “Big 3.” Needless to say, it was an eventful night for both teams in the […]

In the first triple overtime game of the 2017-18 NBA season, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 119-117. Despite Joel Embiid’s 34 points and eight rebounds, Russell Westbrook finished with his 10th triple-double of the season — 27 points, 18 rebounds, and 15 assists. During overtime, Embiid fouled out Steven Adams and waved […]

NBA fans were treated to a marquee matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Among the intriguing elements was the primetime showdown between two of the NBA’s most promising, young big men in budding superstars Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns. Needless to say, Embiid ultimately got the better of Towns both […]

How could you not love this guy? On Friday morning, Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid struck again when he gave Stephen A. Smith a dose of The Process during a live interview with ESPN’s First Take. Embiid, who is very active on social media, began to talk with Smith about his exchanges with Big Baller […]

In the ’90s, the low post was king. Mid-range jumpers ruled the 2000s. And then there’s today, an era of so-called “unicorn” big men such as Joel Embiid, Kristaps Porzingis, Karl-Anthony Towns and Lauri Markkanen, who all have the three-ball in their arsenal. Will this trend continue to grow or as we’ve seen over the […]

Following their matchup on Tuesday, Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns made headlines when they went on a back-and-forth on Instagram, which caught the attention of a lot of fans. While many thought of it as a possibe a start of a fierce rivalry from them, Embiid made it known it was just pure fun. The […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made a lot of headlines during free agency, as they were able to sign one of the more sought after shooters that time, J.J. Redick. In order to secure his services, they came to terms on a one-year, $23 million deal, which many considered as overpaying him. However for Joel Embiid, he […]

In the Philadelphia 76ers’ 118-112 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, it featured two of the best young centers in the league — Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns. As Embiid (28 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists) won the battle against Towns (19 points and 16 rebounds) on the court, it obviously did not end there. […]

After years of struggling at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers are now one of the most promising, young teams in the NBA. Led by their budding superstar duo of center Joel Embiid and point guard Ben Simmons, the 76ers have quickly become a force to be reckoned with. Furthermore, Philadelphia has […]

Game of Thrones is one of the few shows left with such a wide-ranging impact on the culture, so much so that a lot of people have theories and opinions about it. Even Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid. Embiid offered up his theory about who will eventually sit on the Iron Throne to ESPN’s Ramona […]

Arguably, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is pound for pound, has the best Twitter game in the NBA, if not in all in all of pro sports. Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns is very much aware of this, and while acknowledging Embiid’s expert use of social media, he implied that he doesn’t particularly share […]

Since suffering a mysterious shoulder injury after only his team’s fourth game of the season, not a lot has been heard about Philadelphia 76ers rookie Markelle Fultz. That has led to many speculating that he could be suffering from a more serious injury, or that the team is not revealing his real condition. Even Joel […]

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid has no problem discussing things that bother him or don’t make sense. That personality trait would be no different if his situation turned out like it did for Jahlil Okafor, who was traded from the 76ers to the Brooklyn Nets. In fact, Embiid knows exactly how he would’ve reacted […]

The Philadelphia 76ers over the last few years, the organization has assembled a roster headlined by young and promising talent through the NBA Draft. With that in mind, Joel Embiid has made it clear to both teammates Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz, who are also top-five draft selections, that it will be crucial for them […]

Joel Embiid has seen the future. The Philadelphia 76ers star center is enjoying quite a bit of celebrity this season. It’s mainly fueled by his play on the basketball court, but also has plenty to do with his quirky antics on social media. So many people love Embiid, but he thinks that love will soon […]

Joel Embiid may be one of the best big men in the entire NBA in just his second season. However, the Philadelphia 76ers star is still in the process of getting better. One such way he’s trying to do so is by learning from one of the best in Kobe Bryant. According to ESPN’s Ramona […]

After consecutive years of shameless tanking in order to set themselves up with high draft picks, the Philadelphia 76ers appear to be finally savoring the fruits of all those losses. Often referred to as “The Process,” the Sixers’ arduous rebuild by way of losing is mainly credited to the team’s former general manager, Sam Hinkie […]

For Philadelphia 76ers rising star center Joel Embiid, The Process is an ongoing thing and it will never stop. On top of that, neither will his trash talking because it’s a way of life for the 23-year-old. In an interview with TNT analyst David Aldridge that was posted to the NBA’s official website on Monday, […]

Managing the health Joel Embiid has become somewhat of a challenge for Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown. As of now, there’s a so-called policy that Embiid doesn’t play in of the games of a back-to-back situation. This is used in an effort to prevent Embiid form injury. He already has missed much of NBA […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will play a rematch with the Cleveland Cavaliers this Saturday minus one of their key components – center Joel Embiid. According to Jessica Camerato of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Embiid isn’t suffering any injuries, but will not suit up against the Cavs for rest purposes. Joel Embiid will not play tomorrow against the […]

Joel Embiid has a soft side. The Philadelphia 76ers star center recently visited rapper Meek Mill in jail, in an effort to offer moral and emotional support, per Jessica Camerato of NBC Sports Philadelphia. “I just wanted to go out there, support him, pretty good friend of mine,” Embiid said. “So I just wanted to […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid sure knows how to celebrate after a tough loss. After the 76ers lost to the Los Angeles on Friday, Embiid met one of the most controversial figures in the NBA and all of pop culture. Yep, you guessed it: LaVar Ball. See below for Embiid’s Instagram post of the meeting. […]

Joel Embiid put on a post-move clinic at the Staples Center during a mid-November showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers, dropping a career-high 46 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists, and seven blocks in a 115-109 win over the purple-and-gold. This time around, Julius Randle made his effort count in the fourth quarter, helping his team […]

What a game. The Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers showed NBA fans why they have two of the best young cores in the league with their performance on Thursday night. After Lakers rising star forward Brandon Ingram nailed the game-winning three-pointer with 0.8 seconds left in regulation to give the Lakers a 107-104 […]

The Jahlil Okafor saga with the Philadelphia 76ers has finally come to an end after he was packaged to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for forward Trevor Booker. The trade has been a long-time coming for Okafor, whose benching caused season-long speculation regarding his looming departure from the Sixers. The former third overall pick in the 2015 NBA […]

Jahlil Okafor’s days of suffering on the pine in Philadelphia have finally come to an end. According to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed with the Brooklyn Nets on a deal that would send the third-year center to New York for Trevor Booker. Philly will send Okafor, Nik Stauskas, and a second-round pick […]

Markelle Fultz may be sidelined due to an injury, but the No. 1 pick of the Philadelphia 76ers still got jokes. After Washington University pulled an upset over the No. 2 ranked Kansas, Fultz, who attended Washington had a message for Kansas alumnus Embiid. Process that 🤫😅🍆@JoelEmbiid https://t.co/I8guTPJBS9 — Markelle Fultz (@MarkelleF) December 7, 2017 […]

Since he made his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers last season, Joel Embiid has made a name for himself as one of the best big men in the league today. Although a pair of knee injuries prevented him to play in the first two seasons after he was drafted, he has been able to showcase […]

You need to stop whatever you are doing and see this picture of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve standing side by side. Joel Embiid next to Jose Altuve tonight (📷 by @nba) pic.twitter.com/GUdPTJEEVJ — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) December 6, 2017 During Tuesday’s Sports Illustrated’s 2017 Sportsperson of the […]