JOEL EMBIID NEWS

Embiid drawing criticism for sitting out 76ers' opener as part of health plan to reach the playoffs

Joel Embiid’s absence from the Philadelphia 76ers’ season opener against Milwaukee is simply part of the team’s plan to keep the two-time NBA scoring champion on track for a health...

OCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo shakes off knee woes to play opening night for Bucks

Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo shook off knee tendinitis and was in the starting lineup Wednesday night for Milwaukee’s opening night game against Philadelphia

OCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Philadelphia 76ers Fans Sent Brutal Message About Joel Embiid The Philadelphia 76ers fans have been sent a brutal message about Joel Embiid, after he was ruled out of upcoming games.

OCTOBER 23 • SACBEE.COM

76ers Starting Lineup With Joel Embiid, Paul George Out vs Bucks On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will host the Milwaukee Bucks for their first regular season matchup of the season. After the Six...

OCTOBER 23 • SI.COM

76ers Facing NBA Investigation Amid Joel Embiid's Absence The 76ers are are already in the NBA’s crosshairs regarding Joel Embiid’s playing status.

OCTOBER 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Marcus Hayes: Joel Embiid disrespects the Sixers, the game, its greats and himself. Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley are right to rip him. PHILADELPHIA - Joel Embiid consistently points to the birth of his son, Arthur, as the major inflect...

OCTOBER 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NBA Investigating 76ers Regarding Joel Embiid Player Participation The NBA is set to start an investigation on the Philadelphia 76ers regarding Joel Embiid’s player participation.

OCTOBER 23 • KANSASCITY.COM

League to launch an investigation Embiid (knee), who has already been ruled out for Wednesday's opening night match versus Milwaukee, will remain out Friday versus Toronto and Sunday versus Indiana. His "player par...

Impact The league's investigation will be focused on the 76ers organization as opposed to Embiid himself, but the 30-year-old big man has been the subject of the league's health and reporting guidelines in the past. Philadelphia was fined last season for failing to report his pregame status in a timely manner, and Embiid's current trajectory to "never play back-to-backs the rest of [his] career. His overall lack of activity combined with organizational ambiguity throughout the offseason appears to be generating more friction with the league office.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Schein: The Sixers Will Never Win With Joel Embiid Paul George and Joel Embiid will be unavailable for the Philadelphia 76ers' season opener on Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. It...

OCTOBER 23 • SACBEE.COM

Adam Schein: The Sixers Will Never Win With Joel Embiid Paul George and Joel Embiid will be unavailable for the Philadelphia 76ers' season opener on Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. It...

OCTOBER 23 • SACBEE.COM

Sixers rule Joel Embiid, Paul George out of season opener with injuries

Philadelphia 76ers All-Stars Joel Embiid and Paul George will miss the season opener against Milwaukee and could miss more games as they ret...

OCTOBER 23

Charles Barkley, Shaq Blast Joel Embiid for Avoiding Back-to-Back Games This Season Shaq and Chuck were not happy with Joel Embiid’s recent declaration about resting in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 22 • SACBEE.COM

Nick Wright Says Lamar Jackson 'No Different' Than James Harden and Joel Embiid Tough but possibly fair take from FS1 host.

OCTOBER 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sixers stars Joel Embiid, Paul George sidelined for season opener vs. Bucks | NBA.com Paul George suffered a bone bruise in his left knee during a preseason game and Joel Embiid is dealing with a sore left knee.

OCTOBER 22 • NBA.COM

Joel Embiid Injury Update Bodes Well for Pacers Joel Embiid will miss at least the first week of the season, including Sunday’s game against the Indiana Pacers.

OCTOBER 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Joel Embiid, Paul George out for Sixers' season opener The Philadelphia 76ers will be without stars Joel Embiid and Paul George when they take the court for their season opener at home Wednesday...

OCTOBER 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

76ers Stars Joel Embiid and Paul George Out for Season Opener 76ers superstars Joel Embiid and Paul George are ruled out of the season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks.

OCTOBER 22 • SACBEE.COM

Sidelined to start regular season Embiid (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Bucks and likely won't play Friday in Toronto or Sunday in Indiana, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com repo...

Impact The Sixers announced that Embiid continues to respond well to his individualized plan and is expected to begin ramping up for game action soon by participating in scrimmages. However, the former MVP is expected to miss at least three games before being re-evaluated, opening up a huge opportunity for Andre Drummond.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Embiid (knee) was a limited participant at Monday's practice, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.

Impact Embiid was able to do everything but the final scrimmage, as the 76ers continue to exercise caution. This should be par for the course this season, as the franchise has made it very clear that they want tread carefully. Embiid's status for Wednesday's game against the Bucks has yet to be determined, but coach Nick Nurse said he expects to have a better idea Tuesday.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Garnett on Joel Embiid's choice to not play in back-to-backs: '82 games, man, this is what the f***ing job calls for...I don't want to hear this s***' Legion Hoops: Kevin Garnett goes off after hearing Joel Embiid’s decision to sit out of back-to-backs: “82 games, man, this is what the fu**...

OCTOBER 20 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Philadelphia 76ers Reveal Plan to Keep Joel Embiid and Paul George Injury-free The Philadelphia 76ers seem to have a plan in place to keep Joel Embiid and Paul George healthy, as they chase a Championship.

OCTOBER 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

76ers forward Paul George's hyperextended left knee 'checks out OK,' coach Nick Nurse says

The Philadelphia 76ers say forward Paul George has a bone bruise but didn't suffer any long-term damage when he hyperextended his left knee during a preseason game

OCTOBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

76ers' free agent pickup Paul George leaves preseason win with hyperextended left knee

Philadelphia 76ers prized free agent acquisition Paul George left Monday’s preseason game against Atlanta with a hyperextended left knee

OCTOBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joel Embiid and Paul George will not play 'many back-to-backs, if any' for the Sixers this season PHILADELPHIA - Joel Embiid has battled injuries for most of his NBA tenure, including the 2023-24 se...

OCTOBER 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tim Duncan Set Golden Example for Joel Embiid Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid referenced Tim Duncan as a source of inspiration for his latest goal.

OCTOBER 14 • KANSASCITY.COM