Joel Embiid was a late scratch for the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday afternoon, citing left knee soreness. The decision was reportedly made by the 76ers training staff after observing Embiid’s warm-up for the game. This absence marks Embiid’s 11th missed game of the season. Notably, under the new Collective Bargaining…
In a showdown between the Denver Nuggets and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers, Nuggets fans stirred the atmosphere by chanting “Where’s Embiid at?” The home team secured a hard-fought 111-105 victory, led by Nikola Jokic, who accumulated 26 points and 16 rebounds. The absence of Joel Embiid became a recurring theme in this matchup, marking the…
The Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is sidelined due to left knee soreness, with the Sixers training staff opting for caution after observing concerns during his warm-up routine. As a result, Embiid will not be playing against Denver. The Sixers are currently facing additional challenges with the absence of Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris,…
As the San Antonio Spurs’ number one draft pick, seven-foot-four tall Victor Wembanyama, showcases his guard skills, NBA MVP Joel Embiid anticipates a unique challenge in their upcoming game. Reigning MVP Embiid provided insights into Wembanyama’s mindset, stating, “I don’t think he thinks he’s a center.” Embiid, who shares a similar versatile approach to the…
Joel Embiid outdueled fellow big man Nikola Jokic on the court, but it’s what he did afterwards that has ruffled a few feathers. Reigning Finals MVP Jokic and reigning regular season MVP Embiid met for the first time this season on Tuesday night. Embiid got the better of the Serbian superstar on the night as…
NBA Media personalities and fans alike have suggested that Joel Embiid is purposely ducking games against the best teams and the big man has addressed the notion directly. “I don’t know where that came from,” Embiid said after the 76ers’ 124-115 win over the Rockets on Monday. “That’s funny because every single team that I…
Joel Embiid is producing some MVP-caliber numbers this season, but NBA Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal says those numbers mean jack if Embiid doesn’t lead the 76ers to a championship. Embiid and Philly have failed to make it past the second round of the postseason on five occasions since the 2017-18 season. Plus, Embiid’s effort of the…
The current Most Valuable Player, Joel Embiid, is set to return to the court on Tuesday. After a four-game absence due to a sprained right ankle, Embiid is ready to rejoin the action, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Bulls, who secured a 105-92 victory against them…
The Philadelphia 76ers will be missing their star player for another game at least. Joel Embiid, who sat out the Christmas Day game against Miami, won’t be playing in the upcoming match against Orlando on Wednesday. According to Keith Pompey’s tweet from the Philadelphia Inquirer, Embiid, who was named the conference’s Player of the Week…
Just three games into his return from a 25-game suspension, Grizzlies’ point guard Ja Morant clinched the Player of the Week title for the Western Conference. During this impressive stint, he led Memphis to three consecutive victories, averaging 28.0 points, 9.0 assists, and 5.7 rebounds in 35.1 minutes per game. The highlight was a thrilling…
