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Skepticism over fit has dogged Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons for much of their time together in Philadelphia, but the duo themselves appear to share no such concerns. This week on “The Rights to Ricky Sanchez” podcast, the Sixers star …
Joel Embiid may be ready to take on his final form in the Orlando bubble. Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown told reporters on Tuesday that he has set a target of 38 minutes per game for Embiid in the playoffs, per Derek Bodner of The …
Joel Embiid is trying to gear up as much as possible for a safe trip to Orlando. The Philadelphia 76ers big man arrived for the team’s flight to Orlando on Thursday with a full suit, mask, and gloves. Joel Embiid has arrived for the flight to …
It almost feels like there’s even more at stake in this year’s NBA playoffs than usual. Due to the pause in NBA action, teams that will be involved in the playoffs have had extra time to think ahead and plan and consider the repercussions …
The NBA stands to lose a significant amount of money from its shortened season, but Joel Embiid is one player who may have actually benefitted from the sports world coming to a screeching halt three months ago. Embiid signed a five-year, $148 million …
The selections for All-NBA forwards and centers present an interesting dilemma, as they strictly adhere to a two forward, one center format. In today’s position-less pace-and-space era of the NBA, it seems antiquated to require one center per All-NBA …
Andre Drummond and Joel Embiid have somewhat of a history with each other, but the former insists that there is no legitimate bad blood. During a Bleacher Report AMA session this week, the Cleveland Cavaliers big man received a question asking if him …
Brett Brown is not ready to cut his losses on his desired frontcourt pairing. The Philadelphia 76ers coach told reporters on Tuesday that he wants to invest more time in the Al Horford-Joel Embiid duo while Ben Simmons is out, per Tom Moore of The …
There are a lot of smart contestants on “Jeopardy!”, but those players don’t know everything. We were reminded of that from an embarrassing fail that took place on Wednesday night’s show. One of the categories for the program …
Joel Embiid underwent an MRI on Thursday for his shoulder sprain, and the early word on his injury is somewhat positive. Embiid has no significant structural damage. He’ll be monitored for his symptoms and reevaluated in a week, according to …
Joel Embiid left Wednesday night’s Philadelphia 76ers game at Cleveland after injuring his shoulder. Embiid was moving towards the low block on a Philly possession late in the first quarter. He collided with Ante Zizic and immediately grabbed …
Joel Embiid had his best game of the season on Monday night against Atlanta Hawks, but the big man’s enthusiasm resulted in his wallet taking a hit. The NBA announced on Wednesday that Embiid has been fined $25,000 for an obscene gesture he made …
Joel Embiid had his best performance of the season on Monday night when he dominated the Atlanta Hawks, but former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins is not impressed with anything he has seen from Embiid or the Philadelphia 76ers. Embiid looked like he …
The relationship between Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons has been under the microscope this season, but Embiid insists there is nothing but love between the two Philadelphia 76ers stars. Simmons and Embiid have both had their ups and downs during the …
Joel Embiid is tired of the questions about whether he can coexist with Ben Simmons. Embiid and Simmons have struggled to coexist offensively this season, with the Sixers ranking 20th in offensive rating. With both under the microscope, Embiid says …
Charles Barkley is having some fun with Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid at the NBA All-Star Game. The relationship between Simmons and Embiid has been scrutinized this season, with growing questions over whether the pair are a good long-term fit …
