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76ers Legend Makes Brutal Claim About Joel Embiid
The Philadelphia 76ers are in a bit of a Joel Embiid situation. This season, the Cameroon native has only appeared in 17 games over halfway through the season.
Joel Embiid injury update: Will star big man compete in the Sixers' next game?
2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid is known for being injury-prone, and that hasn't changed in 2025. Embiid sat out during the Sixers' most recent practice, but the team, previously listing him as ...
76ers' Joel Embiid: Won't play vs. New York
Along with the superstar big man, Guerschon Yabusele (eye) will also miss this game against New York, which makes Philadelphia shorthanded in the frontcourt once again. Andre Drummond will likely have to shoulder the load in the paint against Karl-Anthony Towns and company.
Player grades: Joel Embiid-less Sixers fall to Bulls, losing skid at 8
A win over the Chicago Bulls, who entered the contest with a lead of 1.5 games over the Sixers for the final play-in spot, would have gone a long way for Philadelphia. Instead, the Bulls jumped on the Sixers early and led by double-digits in the first quarter.
76ers' Joel Embiid Not Ruled Out for Season, Will Get Additional Tests on Knee Injury
Joel Embiid has been ruled out for the Philadelphia 76ers' game against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night after undergoing imaging on his knee, but his season is not necessarily over. Head coach Nick Nurse told reporters that,
Dikembe Mutombo’s family returns to Philly, where a big piece of its ‘collective heart’ remains
The Sixers honored Mutombo, who was part of the 2001 NBA Finals team, during Thursday's loss to the Boston Celtics. The ...
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Joel Embiid And The Sixers Are Exploring ‘Alternative Options’ For Continued Knee Issues
Joel Embiid’s career to this point has been unfortunately defined by injuries. A knee injury has been his most recent issue, as after winning the 2022-23 MVP award he started the ’23-’24 ...
Knicks Trade Ties to Joel Embiid Surface Amid Latest News
NBA insider Jake Fischer recently highlighted a missed opportunity that could have significantly altered the team's fortunes.
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Joel Embiid injury history: Every ailment that could lead to ultimate 76ers shutdown
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid received another tough injury update on Sunday afternoon, which could cause the team to shut him down for the rest of the season. Embiid has been no stranger ...
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'He's not himself': Joel Embiid benched for final quarter in loss vs. Nets
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was benched for the final quarter of Saturday's last-second loss to the Brooklyn Nets, with coach Nick Nurse admitting the former NBA MVP is "not himself." ...
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Why The Sixers Need To Start Planning For Life After Joel Embiid
For the past decade, Joel Embiid has been the Philadelphia 76ers' anchor. They've often looked like a title contender whenever he's on the floor. The question has largely been whether they can ...
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Joel Embiid ruled out against Bulls as Philadelphia 76ers consult with doctors about knee injury
Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Chicago Bulls as he and the Sixers consult with doctors after he completed new imaging on his injured left knee. ESPN was the ...
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76ers considering major move with Joel Embiid
The Philadelphia 76ers may be about to pull the plug on their season, starting with the status of center Joel Embiid. Embiid and the 76ers are consulting doctors to consider alternatives for the ...
Is Joel Embiid injured? We’re tracking his current status and injury history.
It’s been a brutal season of never-ending despondency for Joel Embiid. The 76ers’ star center has only played 13 of the first 44 games of the 2024-25 season because of various injuries. Veteran fans ...