JOEL EMBIID NEWS

Preview: Heat continue road trip, contend with Joel Embiid, 76ers

The Miami Heat continue their road trip when they take on Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers.

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Gordon scores 30 as Rockets beat Timberwolves 116-98

HOUSTON (AP) Eric Gordon scored 30 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 116-98 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night.

JANUARY 19, 2018

Embiid scores 26, Sixers beat Celtics 89-80 (Jan 18, 2018)

BOSTON (AP) Joel Embiid is headed to the NBA All-Star game for the first time, and he celebrated with another impressive performance.

JANUARY 19, 2018

Joel Embiid, 76ers barely hold on, edge Raptors 117-111 (Jan 15, 2018)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Just as the Philadelphia 76ers were letting yet another big lead slip away, a leak in their locker room sent water spill...

JANUARY 16, 2018

Embiid excited about 76ers playing Celtics in London (Jan 11, 2018)

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, never one to hide his feelings, has made things easy for the notorious London tabloids this week.

JANUARY 11, 2018

76ers host Pistons on heels of spirited Embiid effort (Jan 05, 2018)

After stumbling most of December, the Philadelphia 76ers appear to have regained their footing.

JANUARY 5, 2018

Embiid shakes off sprained hand, Sixers edge Spurs (Jan 03, 2018)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Joel Embiid went from doubtful to dominant, using a sprained right hand that nearly sidelined him to instead rock the ri...

JANUARY 4, 2018

Embiid shakes off sprained hand, Sixers edge Spurs

Embiid shakes off sprained hand, Sixers edge Spurs

JANUARY 4, 2018

Embiid to miss 76ers' visit to Denver (Dec 30, 2017)

DENVER -- Saturday night's game was gearing up to be an exciting matchup between two of the best young centers in the NBA when the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Denver Nuggets.

DECEMBER 30, 2017

76ers' Joel Embiid missed 3rd straight game with sore back

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is sitting out a third straight game because of back pain.

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Embiid scores 28 in return as 76ers top Timberwolves in OT (Dec 12, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Joel Embiid was a spectator for two games, and that was long enough for the Philadelphia big man to get antsy.

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Joel Embiid out for 76ers against Cavaliers

CLEVELAND (AP) Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will sit out against the Cavaliers because he hasn't been cleared to play on back-to-back nights.

DECEMBER 9, 2017

Cavs aim to start another streak vs. Embiid-less 76ers (Dec 09, 2017)

CLEVELAND -- At least the Cleveland Cavaliers have the good fortune of trying to start a new winning streak against a team that will be without its best player.

DECEMBER 9, 2017

Booker drops 46 as Suns drop 76ers

Devin Booker made 17 of 32 shots and hit four 3-pointers, including three in the fourth quarter.

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Embiid waves goodbye to Drummond, Pistons in 108-103 win (Dec 02, 2017)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Joel Embiid had a chance to fulfill a promise and demanded the ball.

DECEMBER 3, 2017

76ers standout Joel Embiid named 'Rising Star' athlete by SI

NEW YORK (AP) Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid's talent on the floor and colorful personality on social media has led Sports Illustrated to label him the ''Rising Star'' of...

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Cavaliers rout 76ers, 113-91, for 8th straight win

LeBron James tallied 30 points and 13 rebounds to lift Cleveland to another victory.

NOVEMBER 28, 2017