JOEL EMBIID NEWS

Wemby Watch: Joel Embiid's 70-point masterpiece 'inspiring' Victor Wembanyama Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama stuffs the stat sheet in an unforgettable battle against reigning Kia MVP Joel Embiid.

JANUARY 28 • NBA.COM

What's 76ers' Concern Level for Joel Embiid After Loss vs. Nuggets? After Joel Embiid missed Saturday’s game against the Nuggets, what’s Nick Nurse’s concern level at?

JANUARY 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Embiid puts player participation, MVP race and awards criteria back in spotlight The reigning MVP wasn't listed on the Sixers' injury report ahead of Saturday's game but once again missed a matchup in Denver.

JANUARY 28 • THEATHLETIC.COM

After Joel Embiid misses second showdown against Nikola Jokić and Denver Nuggets, a breakdown of the MVP race It's an appropriate time to check in on the other contenders for the sport's highest individual honor — especially if Embiid does not play i...

JANUARY 28 • INQUIRER.COM

Nick Nurse discusses Joel Embiid's late scratch after Sixers fall to Nuggets Coach Nick Nurse discusses the late scratch of Joel Embiid after the Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Denver Nuggets on the road.

JANUARY 28 • USATODAY.COM

Nikola Jokić Gives Joel Embiid His Flowers After Nuggets Fans Relentlessly Booed 76ers Star One superstar center heaped praise on another.

JANUARY 28 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jokic, Nuggets fend off gritty 76ers 111-105 as Embiid sits out for 4th consecutive time in Denver

Nikola Jokic had 26 points and 16 rebounds but was denied his rematch with fellow MVP contender Joel Embiid when the Denver Nuggets fended off the short-handed but gritty Philadelp...

JANUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Embiid a late scratch for showdown vs. Nikola Jokić The 76ers hold a 6-2 edge during games in which Jokić and Embiid both play, but only two of those games have come in Denver.

JANUARY 28 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kendrick Perkins Trolls Joel Embiid for 'Ducking That Smoke' vs. Nikola Jokic, Nuggets The ESPN NBA analyst ripped the 76ers star for his string of absences in road games against the Nuggets.

JANUARY 28 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nuggets Fan Teases Joel Embiid With 'Missing Person' Sign After 76ers Ruled Star Out Nearly five years have lapsed since two of the NBA’s biggest stars met in Denver.

JANUARY 28 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nuggets Fan Teases Joel Embiid With 'Missing Person' Sign After 76ers Ruled Star Out Nearly five years have lapsed since two of the NBA’s biggest stars met in Denver.

JANUARY 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kendrick Perkins Trolls Joel Embiid for 'Ducking That Smoke' vs. Nikola Jokic, Nuggets The ESPN NBA analyst ripped the 76ers star for his string of absences in road games against the Nuggets.

JANUARY 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nuggets Fan Teases Joel Embiid With 'Missing Person' Sign After 76ers Ruled Star Out Nearly five years have lapsed since two of the NBA’s biggest stars met in Denver.

JANUARY 28 • SUNHERALD.COM

Joel Embiid misses 4th consecutive game in Denver as 76ers make him a late scratch with sore knee

Philadelphia star Joel Embiid missed the 76ers’ game at Denver for the fourth consecutive season after the team’s medical staff determined he shouldn’t play because of his balky le...

JANUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late scratch Saturday Embiid (left knee soreness) won't play in Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN reports.

Impact Embiid was previously not on the injury report but ended up being a late scratch for the contest. In his absence, expect Paul Reed, Nicolas Batum and Marcus Morris to see more minutes. Embiid's next chance to play will come Monday at Portland.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Rivals Week tripleheader on ABC features Heat-Knicks, 76ers-Nuggets & Lakers-Warriors Playoff rematches and a clash of Kia MVP candidates Joel Embiid & Nikola Jokic highlight Saturday's NBA Rivals Week finale.

JANUARY 27 • NBA.COM

76ers' Star Joel Embiid Avoids Injury Report vs. Nuggets After Scare Joel Embiid is on pace to play in Denver for the first time since 2019.

JANUARY 27 • SUNHERALD.COM

Joel Embiid, Luka Doncic and Other NBA Stars Complete Historical Week Joel Embiid and several NBA stars wrap up a historical week.

JANUARY 27 • KANSASCITY.COM

Joel Embiid, Luka Doncic and Other NBA Stars Complete Historical Week Joel Embiid and several NBA stars wrap up a historical week.

JANUARY 27 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

How to get 2024 Jordan Brand NBA All-Star jerseys for Joel Embiid, LeBron, others Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid was announced as an Eastern Conference All-Star starter Thursday night, marking his seventh career...

JANUARY 27 • PENNLIVE.COM

Draymond Green nearing end of Warriors' stint?; Why Joel Embiid's 70 points isn' that great; League just can't quit Doc Rivers A collection of Deadspin’s best posts of the week from the basketball world

JANUARY 27 • DEADSPIN.COM

NBA MVP Rankings: Joel Embiid Emboldens His Case For a Second Trophy The 76ers star’s 70-point performance this week pulls him further ahead of Nikola Jokić.

JANUARY 26 • SACBEE.COM

Surpasses 30 points as top scorer Embiid had 31 points (11-20 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-10 FT), seven rebounds and three assists over 31 minutes during Thursday's 134-122 loss to the Pacers.

Impact Embiid led all players in Thursday's contest in scoring while hauling in a team-high rebound mark and ending three boards short of a double-double in a losing effort. Embiid, who also led all 76ers in free throws made, has tallied at least seven rebounds in every game this year while posting all but five contests.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time

LeBron James joined another exclusive club, and he’ll have plenty of familiar faces alongside him at this season’s NBA All-Star Game.

JANUARY 26

Sixers center Joel Embiid earns his seventh NBA All-Star Game selection INDIANAPOLIS - Four days after Joel Embiid surpassed one of Wilt Chamberlain’s franchise records, the center ascended another 76ers achievem...

JANUARY 26 • SUNHERALD.COM