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Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid with a straight face

Details emerge on Joel Embiid’s on-air recruitment of Paul George

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 …

Joel Embiid looks ahead

Joel Embiid doubles down on his shade for Celtics

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 …

Joel Embiid with a straight face

Did Joel Embiid try to recruit Paul George on live TV?

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 looks ahead

Joel Embiid gives controversial take about Celtics

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 …

Joel Embiid looks ahead

Report reveals big-money extension Joel Embiid could get this offseason

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 …

Joel Embiid on Champions League coverage

Joel Embiid’s appearance on Champions League broadcast led to the same joke

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 …

A look inside the arena

Joel Embiid gets loudly booed by Knicks fans before Game 5

New York Knicks fans made their feelings about Joel Embiid extremely clear. Knicks fans loudly booed Embiid during introductions before Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series between New York and the Philadelphia 76ers on …

Joel Embiid in a Sixers jersey

Video shows all the dirty plays Joel Embiid has had against Knicks

Joel Embiid has faced a lot of criticism during the Philadelphia 76ers’ playoff series against the New York Knicks, and one particular video compilation helps illustrate why. Embiid was once again accused of a dirty play when he stepped on Josh …

Knicks fans chanting about Joel Embiid at Wells Fargo Center

Profane Joel Embiid chant broke out in his own arena after Game 4

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid on Sunday couldn’t escape the ruthless chants from New York Knicks fans even in his own home arena. The Knicks won 97-92 against the 76ers in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series at Wells …

Joel Embiid stepping on Josh Hart

Joel Embiid criticized over latest controversial play against Knicks

Joel Embiid has once again drawn the ire of New York Knicks fans with a questionable move. The Philadelphia 76ers star Embiid delivered yet another controversial play during Sunday’s Game 4 against the Knicks that had fans crying foul. Knicks …

Joel Embiid with a straight face

Joel Embiid had strong reaction to Knicks fans taking over Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers’ home court advantage was largely missing on Sunday, as many New York Knicks fans managed to get tickets to Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round series at Wells Fargo Arena. Knicks fans could be heard cheering …

Joel Embiid holds a ball

Knicks legend offers harsh comments about Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid is getting an earful from Uncle Oak. Retired New York Knicks great Charles Oakley spoke with Barbara Barker of Newsday this week. In the interview, Oakley expressed displeasure with Embiid’s antics during the 76ers-Knicks playoff …

Joel Embiid with a straight face

Joel Embiid banned from popular New York landmark amid antics against Knicks

Joel Embiid is clearly Public Enemy No. 1 in New York right now. The Philadelphia 76ers star Embiid sparked backlash with his behavior during Game 3 of his team’s playoff series against the New York Knicks on Thursday. In the first quarter of …

Joel Embiid with a straight face

Joel Embiid dealing with Bell’s Palsy

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has reportedly received treatment for Bell’s Palsy over the past week. Embiid had been seen wearing sunglasses much more frequently of late, which had sparked speculation about a potential eye injury. On …

Tom Thibodeau on the sidelines

Tom Thibodeau throws major shade at referees after Knicks’ Game 3 loss

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau was clearly unhappy with the officiating during his team’s Thursday loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers picked up their first win of the series against the Knicks in Game 3 of their Eastern …

Josh Hart wearing a headband

Josh Hart gives harsh response to Joel Embiid’s comments about series

Josh Hart is giving Joel Embiid a harsh dose of reality. The Philadelphia 76ers star Embiid made some curious comments after the team’s loss in Game 2 to the New York Knicks earlier this week. Embiid said that the 76ers should have been up 2-0 …

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