Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Quentin Grimes and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday, Dec. 7,...
Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Quentin Grimes and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday, Dec. 7,...
We started this series by looking back on one of Joel Embiid’s early postseasons with the Sixers, as the big man had a dominant Game 3 in 2019 against Toronto. At that time, fans were viewing the Sixers in a very positive light. Fast forward seven years to 2026, and fans had all but tapped out on the team’s chances of making any noise in the postseason. Then, Embiid and company found a way back into a series they appeared to have no chance in. Final Score: Sixers 113, Celtics 97 Series score ...
We started this series by looking back on one of Joel Embiid’s early postseasons with the Sixers, as the big man had a dominant Game 3 in 2019 against Toronto. At that time, fans were viewing the Sixers in a very positive light. Fast forward seven years to 2026, and fans had all but tapped out on the team’s chances of making any noise in the postseason. Then, Embiid and company found a way back into a series they appeared to have no chance in. Final Score: Sixers 113, Celtics 97 Series score ...
The 35-page report from the law firm of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz served as a damning rebuke to the Clippers’ denials they had sidestepped league rules.
The 35-page report from the law firm of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz served as a damning rebuke to the Clippers’ denials they had sidestepped league rules.
The NBA has dropped the hammer on the Clippers. The league announced Wednesday that an independent investigation found the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard violated salary-cap circumvention rules through a series of off-court endorsement arrangements. The penalties are massive. Los Angeles will forfeit five first-round draft picks, one in each year from 2029 through 2033, and […] The post NBA hammers Clippers over Kawhi Leonard with $30 million fine, loss of five first-round picks appeared first on...
The NBA brought the hammer down on the Clippers for circumventing the league’s salary cap rules by “initiating off-court income opportunities” for star forward Kawhi Leonard.
The Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard gamble ultimately cost them Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 10 first-round picks, two swaps and $30 million — with no NBA Finals appearances.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 9: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers fight for position during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 9, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Pho...
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 9: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers fight for position during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 9, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Pho...
Rich Paul pushed back on concerns surrounding Joel Embiid’s work ethic after Max Kellerman raised the issue during the Game Over podcast. Kellerman told Paul he had heard Embiid’s approach to training was viewed negatively during the Olympics, citing comments attributed to former NBA player and analyst Brian Scalabrine. Kellerman questioned whether that could become […] The post Rich Paul addresses doubts over Joel Embiid’s work ethic appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Rich Paul pushed back on concerns surrounding Joel Embiid’s work ethic after Max Kellerman raised the issue during the Game Over podcast. Kellerman told Paul he had heard Embiid’s approach to training was viewed negatively during the Olympics, citing comments attributed to former NBA player and analyst Brian Scalabrine. Kellerman questioned whether that could become […] The post Rich Paul addresses doubts over Joel Embiid’s work ethic appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
On the latest edition of the Game Over podcast with Max Kellerman, Rich Paul refuted the notion that Joel Embiid has a poor work ethic. Kellerman brought up a rumor about Embiid’s work ethic and implied that LeBron James could potentially help him, as they are now teammates on the Philadelphia 76ers. “Embiid, when he […] The post Rich Paul shuts down Joel Embiid lazy narrative appeared first on ClutchPoints.
No team put together a better offseason than the Philadelphia 76ers, who enter the 2026-27 NBA season as real championship-contending threats behind the defending champion New York Knicks. LeBron James and Jaylen Brown are obviously the two headliner names who signed on to play next to Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe this summer, […] The post Exclusive: How Dean Wade’s free agency dreams became 76ers’ championship-contending reality appeared first on ClutchPoints.
No team put together a better offseason than the Philadelphia 76ers, who enter the 2026-27 NBA season as real championship-contending threats behind the defending champion New York Knicks. LeBron James and Jaylen Brown are obviously the two headliner names who signed on to play next to Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe this summer, […] The post Exclusive: How Dean Wade’s free agency dreams became 76ers’ championship-contending reality appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It was a clash of the titans when the Atlanta Dream took down the Minnesota Lynx in an 89-81 win on Sunday. With both teams looking to get back to winning ways, the game was expected to deliver end-to-end action.
It was a clash of the titans when the Atlanta Dream took down the Minnesota Lynx in an 89-81 win on Sunday. With both teams looking to get back to winning ways, the game was expected to deliver end-to-end action.
The Sunday game between the Atlanta Dream and the Minnesota Lynx delivered on its hype as both teams went all in in a closely contested matchup that had no shortage of physicality from either side. The Gateway Center Arena even saw a heated exchange between the two teams in the second quarter.
Angel Reese put up another solid stat line in Atlanta’s 89-81 upset of the league-leading Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, finishing with 15 points, 11 rebounds and two steals. The Dream forward also made WNBA history in the process. But a tense on-court moment between her and Courtney Williams went viral after online lip-readers attempted to [...]
The Minnesota Lynx’s eight-game winning streak came to an end on Sunday after losing to the Atlanta Dream, 89-81 , at Gateway Center. It was a tight affair between the two playoff-bound teams, but the Dream did enough in crunch time to fend off the Lynx. Minnesota, which fell to 31-9, suffered only its third loss on the road this season. Atlanta, […] The post Lynx news: Olivia Miles surpasses former Finals MVP with record-setting feat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Future Basketball Hall of Famer Kevin Durant is never shy to share his thoughts and made an interesting comment slighting the accomplishments of international stars. A conversation has emerged around the NBA about whether or not the league is now more international than American. Recent MVP winners like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, and […] The post Kevin Durant Throws Shade At Top NBA International Stars appeared first on HEAVY.
Future Basketball Hall of Famer Kevin Durant is never shy to share his thoughts and made an interesting comment slighting the accomplishments of international stars. A conversation has emerged around the NBA about whether or not the league is now more international than American. Recent MVP winners like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, and […] The post Kevin Durant Throws Shade At Top NBA International Stars appeared first on HEAVY.
Kevin Durant pushed back against the idea that international stars have moved the NBA beyond American influence. While several international players headline today’s league, Durant argued that their rise is still deeply connected to the basketball culture and system built in the United States. Kevin Durant Sends Blunt Message to Fans Celebrating NBA’s Global Takeover [...]
The South Carolina Gamecocks were dealt a major blow this offseason when point guard Maddy McDaniel announced her intentions to step away from the program and college basketball. McDaniel was in line to be the Gamecocks’ starting point guard next season, forcing them to pivot late in the process. But South Carolina was able to rebound quickly with […] The post South Carolina women’s basketball: Gamecocks address point guard need with transfer appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The South Carolina Gamecocks were dealt a major blow this offseason when point guard Maddy McDaniel announced her intentions to step away from the program and college basketball. McDaniel was in line to be the Gamecocks’ starting point guard next season, forcing them to pivot late in the process. But South Carolina was able to rebound quickly with […] The post South Carolina women’s basketball: Gamecocks address point guard need with transfer appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Could the Houston Rockets use a major change … again? It has only been one year since one of the biggest trades in franchise history. That deal sent Kevin Durant, a 16-time All-Star and 12-time All-NBA performer, to Houston from the Phoenix Suns, ending Durant’s two-year run in the desert. A lot can be said about how […] The post Proposed NBA Trade Lands 76ers Kevin Durant for Joel Embiid in 3-Player Deal appeared first on HEAVY.
Could the Houston Rockets use a major change … again? It has only been one year since one of the biggest trades in franchise history. That deal sent Kevin Durant, a 16-time All-Star and 12-time All-NBA performer, to Houston from the Phoenix Suns, ending Durant’s two-year run in the desert. A lot can be said about how […] The post Proposed NBA Trade Lands 76ers Kevin Durant for Joel Embiid in 3-Player Deal appeared first on HEAVY.
The Houston Rockets have been presented with a blockbuster trade idea that would send Kevin Durant to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Joel Embiid. The hypothetical three-player deal would see Durant and Clint Capela head to Philadelphia, while Houston would receive Embiid and second-round picks in 2027 and 2032.
With the NBA calendar in its normal quiet period, now felt like a good time to talk about some of Joel Embiid’s best playoff performances with the Sixers entering yet another season in which a deep playoff run will be the expectation. We’ve made a list of Embiid’s five best playoff games and will roll them out for you to debate and discuss if said game belongs on our list and what your memories are from that particular game. Without further ado, let’s dive in with Game 3 against the Toronto R...
With the NBA calendar in its normal quiet period, now felt like a good time to talk about some of Joel Embiid’s best playoff performances with the Sixers entering yet another season in which a deep playoff run will be the expectation. We’ve made a list of Embiid’s five best playoff games and will roll them out for you to debate and discuss if said game belongs on our list and what your memories are from that particular game. Without further ado, let’s dive in with Game 3 against the Toronto R...
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 5: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers handshake after the game on February 5, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) ...
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 5: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers handshake after the game on February 5, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) ...
The biggest blockbuster to emerge from the current NBA offseason remains LeBron James’ decision to move to the Philadelphia 76ers as a free agent. Philadelphia had already added Jaylen Brown to a roster that included Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe.
The biggest blockbuster to emerge from the current NBA offseason remains LeBron James’ decision to move to the Philadelphia 76ers as a free agent. Philadelphia had already added Jaylen Brown to a roster that included Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 10: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks plays defense during the game against Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Co...
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 10: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks plays defense during the game against Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Co...
Knicks - 53-29 Pistons - 53-29 Cavaliers - 51-31 76ers - 50-32 Celtics - 48-34 Hawks - 47-35 Heat - 47-35 Raptors - 45-37 Pacers - 44-38 Magic - 44-38 Hornets - 34-48 Wizards - 31-51 Bulls - 31-51 Bucks - 25-57 Nets - 18-64 Thoughts on the Sixers being projected 4th? I can understand projecting around 50 wins because this team will probably manage Embiid and LeBron pretty aggressively, but I have a hard time seeing three East teams being better over 82 games if Philly is relatively healthy. s...
Knicks - 53-29 Pistons - 53-29 Cavaliers - 51-31 76ers - 50-32 Celtics - 48-34 Hawks - 47-35 Heat - 47-35 Raptors - 45-37 Pacers - 44-38 Magic - 44-38 Hornets - 34-48 Wizards - 31-51 Bulls - 31-51 Bucks - 25-57 Nets - 18-64 Thoughts on the Sixers being projected 4th? I can understand projecting around 50 wins because this team will probably manage Embiid and LeBron pretty aggressively, but I have a hard time seeing three East teams being better over 82 games if Philly is relatively healthy. s...
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 22: Assistant Coach Brett Brown of the San Antonio Spurs & Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers embrace after the game on January 22, 2024 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NB...
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 22: Assistant Coach Brett Brown of the San Antonio Spurs & Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers embrace after the game on January 22, 2024 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NB...
BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: Joel Embiid #21, VJ Edgecombe #77 and Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers smiles after the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Ph...
BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: Joel Embiid #21, VJ Edgecombe #77 and Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers smiles after the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Ph...