Tag: Embiid
76ers rule Embiid, Paul George out for opener with injuries
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) looks to drive around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) PHILADELPHIA — Paul George’s debut with the Philadelphia 76ers is on hold and Joel Embiid is again set…
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Booed by French fans, Embiid and Team USA face France for gold
Team USA center Joel Embiid (11) celebrates a basket in the final minutes against Serbia during a men’s semifinals basketball game at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) PARIS — It was Joel Embiid’s time to celebrate. And he savored every second. One…
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Joel Embiid says he’s feeling well, on track for Paris Olympics
FILE–Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers said he is ready to play for Team USA in the Paris Olympics. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/AFP DALLAS — Joel Embiid was at the NBA Finals, and said his next stop is the Paris Olympics. The Philadelphia 76ers center, who missed more than half of the regular season and then…
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76ers president Daryl Morey has big plans for Embiid, Maxey
Tyrese Maxey #0 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers talk during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2024 in New York City. The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 112-106 in overtime. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP CAMDEN, New Jersey — Say goodbye to the 76ers.…
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76ers’ Joel Embiid says he’s suffering from Bell’s palsy
Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid plays during Game 3 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a form of facial paralysis he says has affected him since before the NBA play-in tournament. Embiid…
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NBA: Jokic trying to stay on top, Embiid trying to stay on court
Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers and Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets speak following a game at the Wells Fargo Center on January 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/AFP NEW YORK — Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are the NBA’s main men in the middle, the two centers combining for…
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Joel Embiid returns from injury scare as 76ers beat Magic
Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, left, talks with Orlando Magic’s Markelle Fultz, right, following the NBA basketball game, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 125-113. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) PHILADELPHIA— Joel Embiid had 32 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists after an apparent injury scare in the first half and the Philadelphia 76ers beat…
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Embiid has 30 points, 76ers blast Grizzlies
Philadelphia 76ers guard Joel Embid (21) shoots while defended by Memphis Grizzlies guard Jordan Goodwin (4) and center Trey Jemison (55) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Nikki Boertman) MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Joel Embiid had 30 points and 12 rebounds in just 23 minutes,…
Read MoreJoel Embiid returns, helps 76ers top Thunder
Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, left, tries to get past Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jaylin Williams during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid put Philadelphia ahead with four free throws in the final 40 seconds and finished with 24 points in his…
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76ers optimistic Joel Embiid could return in regular season
Injured Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid dribbles the ball during a timeout in the second quarter of an NBA game against the LA Clippers at Wells Fargo Center on March 27, 2024. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is inching closer to a return before the end of the NBA…
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