NBA to Investigate Philadelphia 76ers Over Joel Embiid Player Participation

NBA Launches Investigation Into Philadelphia 76ers Regarding Joel Embiid’s Playing Time

The NBA is expected to launch an investigation later this week into the Philadelphia 76ers concerning the player participation of seven-time All-Star center Joel Embiid, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. Philadelphia 76ers ruled Joel Embiid out for the first three games of the season for left knee injury management Joel Embiid, 30, didn’t…

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Jalen Johnson reflects on facing adversity in college basketball: “There was a time when the world was against me”

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson worked extremely hard following his short stint at Duke University to show the world who he really is (just signed a five-year, $150MM extension). (via atlhawksfans): Lauren L. Williams: “If you could describe this moment to yourself 5 years ago about what it’s all going to entail, what would you…

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Nicolas Laprovittola sustains knee injury, set to be sidelined for an extended period of time

FC Barcelona has been dealt a major blow as point guard Nicolas Laprovittola suffered a serious knee injury during the team’s Spanish League game against Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz. The club confirmed that the 33-year-old Argentine tore his ACL and injured the outer meniscus of his right knee. Laprovittola will undergo surgery in the coming days, with…

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