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Anthony Edwards is coming to the defense of USA Basketball teammate Joel Embiid in a way that only he can. Speaking with reporters on Thursday at the Olympics, the Minnesota Timberwolves star Edwards called out the French fans for their constant …
The U.S. men’s basketball team may not have enough space for both Jayson Tatum and Joel Embiid to play in the same games. Tatum did not play in Team USA’s win over Serbia in Group Play at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Embiid played in 11 …
Joel Embiid has faced a lot of criticism since Team USA arrived in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, but the two-time NBA MVP insists he has not been fazed by any of it. Embiid, who was born in Cameroon, was granted French citizenship in 2022. He …
Team USA beat Serbia 110-84 in their Group C game at Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille, France on Sunday for the Paris Olympics, and nearly everyone from the team was having fun. Joel Embiid had four points and 2 rebounds in 11 minutes. He also had an …
Tyrese Haliburton had a great zinger for Joel Embiid at the Opening Ceremony for the Paris Olympics on Friday. Embiid was seen holding an American flag in his hand and was told by his Team USA basketball teammate Haliburton to give back his passport. …
Joel Embiid did not exactly get the warmest of welcomes on Wednesday upon arriving in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Embiid is playing for Team USA at the Olympics, though he was eligible to play internationally for France. The Cameroonian-born …
Joel Embiid has yet to come close to winning an NBA title with the Philadelphia 76ers, and the former MVP clearly thinks his supporting cast has a lot to do with that. During a recent appearance on the “Check Ball Show,” Embiid took a …
You certainly cannot accuse Joel Embiid of giving cookie-cutter answers. The Philadelphia 76ers star Embiid sat down with David Marchese of the New York Times for a wide-ranging interview that ran Saturday. During the interview, Embiid, who is …
Joel Embiid seems to be sending a message to his critics … in a way that only he can. The Philadelphia 76ers center Embiid has come under fire during Team USA’s recent tune-up scrimmages ahead of the Paris Olympics later this month. …
Boston Celtics fans brought their A-game for Friday’s championship parade, and Joel Embiid was among those taking it on the chin. One Celtics fan was photographed holding a fantastic sign at the parade that compared Embiid’s ring haul to …
A chance encounter between Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and an ESPN reporter led to one of the most interesting side stories of Game 4 of the NBA Finals. On Friday, Embiid appeared on ESPN’s “NBA Countdown” pregame show …
The Boston Celtics were unable to clinch the NBA championship on Friday night, and few had to be happier about it than Joel Embiid. The Philadelphia 76ers star Embiid was a guest analyst on the ESPN/ABC telecast of Game 4 of the Finals between the …
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid on Friday poured gasoline on the flames of the Paul George-to-Philly rumors. Embiid and George both appeared on the ESPN pregame show for Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks …
Joel Embiid may be priming himself for a future career as a hot-take artist. The Philadelphia 76ers star Embiid sparked debate on Wednesday night with his post to X about the Boston Celtics, who are now up 3-0 on the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA …
Though Joel Embiid is now in his 30s, he appears to be in line for a sizable bump in pay from the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason. Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer reported Tuesday on the extension numbers that Embiid is eligible for this …
The jokes wrote themselves with Joel Embiid over the weekend. The Philadelphia 76ers star Embiid made a guest appearance on CBS Sports’ coverage Saturday of the UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. Embiid, who …
