Joel Embiid

The NBA and FIBA are in the process of going through bids from those seeking franchises for a new league in Europe, with multiple potential ownership groups from all 12 of the league's targeted cities expressing interest. NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, speaking at an Associated Press Sports Editors meeting on Monday, said the NBA and FIBA “were very, very happy” with the interest shown by the bids. “Right now, we’re just going through that process of narrowing down those bids into a litt...

Two weeks after an emergency appendectomy, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is back in the lineup. Embiid is making his return to the lineup for Game 4 of the Sixers first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics. Boston leads Philadelphia 2-1 in the series. Embiid has dealt with various health issues throughout the season, but looked to be healthy heading into the postseason. Then, shortly before the Play-In Tournament, the All-Star center came down with what was thought to be an...

The Boston Celtics extended their series lead to 3-1 after a 128-96 Game 4 win against the Philadelphia 76ers. Similar to their Game 1 win, the Celtics dominated from start to finish, even though the 76ers had some extra help in this one. Joel Embiid returned to the floor after recovering from his appendectomy, and […] The post Payton Pritchard’s savage mic drop on Joel Embiid’s return after 32-point shellacking appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Victor Wembanyama returned to lead the Spurs to a dominant Game 4 win that showed just how ridiculous this team is at full strength. 0:38 What looked like a boring series in Cleveland has turned into a fascinating test as Toronto roared back to even the series behind Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles. What kind of 2-2 series is this? 24:18 Boston seized control of their series against Philly by taking way more and way better shots than the Sixers despite Embiid's return. 1:14:05 Houston...

According to Michael Pina of The Ringer, the Houston Rockets could explore blockbuster options this offseason after a postseason that raised questions about the team’s current ceiling L'articolo Rockets eye superstar summer? Kawhi, Giannis, Mitchell, Embiid, Towns and Garland mentioned proviene da Sportando.

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Less than three weeks ago, Joel Embiid was facing a medical emergency that called into question his status for the remainder of the campaign. Fast forward to Sunday night, and the future Hall of Fame center is trying to help the Philadelphia 76ers save their season. He is still processing this hectic series of events, […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid knew something was wrong with him when he ‘couldn’t poop’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Boston adjusted quickly to Joel Embiid’s presence on both ends. Behind Tatum’s playmaking and Pritchard’s explosion, the Celtics controlled the game from the start.

Joel Embiid presumed he had a wretched stomach bug that hit him hard for a day or two on the Philadelphia 76ers' road trip earlier this month in Texas. Embiid was finally forced to tell team officials this sickness was worse than food poisoning or any other malady he suspected, and he required a hospital visit. The test results almost seemed preordained for bad news for Embiid around NBA playoff time.

The Philadelphia 76ers are down 3-1 in their series against the Boston Celtics, and took a tough loss in Game 4. The good news for the 76ers is that Joel Embiid was able to return to the floor after missing time following his appendectomy. He looked good in his first game back, finishing with 26 […] The post Joel Embiid’s 2-minute answer to question about Daryl Morey relationship appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Victor Wembanyama recorded 27 points, 11 rebounds, seven blocks and four steals Sunday in his return from a concussion, powering San Antonio past Portland 114-93 in Game 4 to claim a 3-1 series lead. The Spurs erased a 19-point deficit in the process. The victory marked the first time in NBA history a team trailed by 15 or more points at halftime and won by 15 or more. San Antonio outscored Portland 73-35 in the second half, which is the second-largest second-half scoring differential in play...

The Boston Celtics spoiled Joel Embiid's Return in Game 4 behind Jayson Tatum's 30 points in a 128-96 victory.

Joel Embiid speaks on his recovery from an emergency appendectomy surgery that kept him sidelined for 16 days.

The Philadelphia 76ers host the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday night with the series tilted 2-1 in Boston’s favor. Philadelphia will look to tie the series before it moves back to Boston and have thus far had to contend with the continued absence of their injury-prone talisman Joel […] The post Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Celtics NBA Playoffs Game 4 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Joel Embiid remains doubtful for the Sixers‘ Game 4 against Boston on Sunday, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer writes in a subscriber-only story. Embiid hasn’t been able to play since undergoing an emergency appendectomy on April 9, but his status was upgraded to doubtful ahead of Game 3. Coach Nick Nurse told reporters that […]

The Sixers added Kelly Oubre Jr. to their injury report Saturday night going into Game 4 of their first-round playoff series vs. the Celtics.

The Spurs survived Game 3 at Portland without Victor Wembanyama, and he may not be ready to return on Sunday, Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News writes in a subscriber-only piece. Meeting with reporters this afternoon, coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama remains in the league’s concussion protocol and his status is uncertain. “We are […]

Herald Celtics notebook: Payton Pritchard’s ‘grenade’; fouls limiting C’s starter How slumping Derrick White delivered winning play for Celtics in Game 3 Jayson Tatum clinches gritty Celtics win in Game 3 vs. 76ers Celtics not yet concerned about potential Joel Embiid return Globe Jayson Tatum buries the 76ers late as Celtics take Game 3: 8 […]

Joel Embiid has made progress in his return from an emergency appendectomy, but was ruled out of Game 3 as the Philadelphia 76ers host the Boston Celtics. Embiid began ramping up his on-court work this week after also beginning a strength and conditioning program on Monday. Embiid participated in Thursday's practice and also in Friday's shootaround. Embiid was not cleared on Friday afternoon after meeting with the Sixers' medical staff. "He's just not ready," Nick Nurse said during his pregam...

NBA insider reveals key updates on major playoff stars, including Austin Reaves, Joel Embiid, Kevin Durant, and Victor Wembanyama.