Joel Embiid

KD and Hakeem discuss the transformation of hoops over the years, comparing the physical, center-heavy ’90s era to today’s shooter-driven game.

Joel Embiid (right knee injury management) did not play against the Knicks on Wednesday night and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break.

The Sixers (sans Joel Embiid) were absolutely demolished by the Knicks in South Philadelphia on Wednesday night.

The Cleveland Cavaliers watched Sam Merrill deliver 13 points a night before Wednesday. But he doubled that output against the Washington Wizards, in the first half alone. Merrill hit all nine of his field goal attempts. And that included nailing all seven of his shots from behind the arc. In total, Merrill dropped 26 points […] The post Sam Merrill doubles PPG scoring average in dominant 1st half vs. Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Joel Embiid did not play against the Portland Trail Blazers to rest his right knee. L'articolo Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid sits vs Portland Trail Blazers to rest right knee proviene da Sportando .

The Sixers have a chance to close out their West Coast road trip with a 4-1 record on Monday, as they take on the Trail Blazers.

In the process of comparing Kevin Durant's legacy to LeBron James and Stephen Curry, Max Kellerman made a bold comment to undermine Durant's achievements.

The Denver Nuggets are exploring the possibility of adding veteran point guard Lonzo Ball to their roster. With two open roster spots remaining after the trade deadline and enough room under the luxury tax to fill both, Denver has flexibility to make additions. One of those openings is widely expected to be used to convert […] The post Lonzo Ball drawing Nuggets interest appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Philadelphia 76ers visit the Portland Blazers on Monday night. Joel Embiid is on the injury report alongside All-Star Deni Avdija, with both players listed as questionable. Embiid is dealing with a right knee injury, while Avdija has a low back strain. Here’s everything we know about Joel Embiid and Deni Avdija’s injury and their […] The post Are Joel Embiid, Deni Avdija playing tonight? 76ers vs. Blazers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jaylen Brown pointed to shot-making and execution as the main reasons behind the Boston Celtics’ 111-89 loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday night at TD Garden. Boston generated open looks but converted only 7 of 41 attempts from three-point range, and Brown said the process was not the issue. “I think it was […] The post Jaylen Brown addresses missed shots, defensive lapses after Knicks rout Celtics appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jaylen Brown admitted following Sunday’s lopsided loss to New York that the Boston Celtics are still in the process of adapting to changes on their roster, according to Jay King of The Athletic. Boston is working through an adjustment phase as new pieces are integrated and roles continue to take shape. Recently acquired center Nikola […] The post Jaylen Brown says Celtics face roster adjustment period appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Phoenix Suns went up against the Philadelphia 76ers, which means they had to go up against Tyrese Maxey, who has been on a scoring tear this season. He wasn’t the only one they had to worry about, as Joel Embiid has started to figure it out as well and is putting the injuries behind […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks calls out ‘flopper’ Joel Embiid appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the cold-shooting Phoenix Suns 109-103 on Saturday night. The 76ers have won six of their last seven games, bouncing back from a 119-115 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Philadelphia led 81-71 going into the fourth quarter and pushed its advantage to 16 after holding Phoenix scoreless for the first three minutes of the fourth.

The Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns face off Saturday, February 7, at the Footprint Center, with both teams navigating critical injury concerns. The matchup has playoff implications as Philadelphia holds a 29-22 record and Phoenix sits at 31-21. For the 76ers, Joel Embiid is listed as questionable with right knee injury management, while Paul George […] The post 76ers vs Suns injury report for Saturday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

St. John's landed its first marquee win of the season Friday night, knocking off No. 3 UConn 81-72 to snap the Huskies' 18-game winning streak in front of an electric crowd at Madison Square Garden.

Despite 26-year-old Luka Doncic playing only 15:57, the Los Angeles Lakers rally in the fourth quarter to beat the Philadelphia 76ers The post Luka Doncic exits due to leg soreness but Lakers win appeared first on Eurohoops .

Philadelphia star Joel Embiid was the NBA's best player two years ago and won the league MVP before injuries made him a cautionary tale last season — but now healthy, he's coming for his throne.

Philadelphia’s matchup against Los Angeles on Thursday faces significant injury concerns for both teams. Joel Embiid is listed as questionable with right knee issues and is under injury management. Paul George remains out due to a league suspension, while Kelly Oubre Jr. is available after recovering from a left knee injury. Jared McCain will not […] The post 76ers vs Lakers injury update: Who will play on Thursday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The NBA trade deadline has passed and the Philadelphia 76ers, owned by Josh Harris, have done little more than dodge the luxury tax. Again.