Joel Embiid

Dub Nation, the Golden State Warriors went 0-2 against the Philadelphia 76ers last season. That Philly team had a young, springy energy through Tyrese Maxey and the rookie V.J. Edgecombe. Those two dudes were a two-headed monster that took turns giving the Warriors fits. Steph Curry missed both contests, and former MVP Joel Embiid played in only one, but regardless it was clear that Philly was a force to be reckoned with. This year? They have suddenly morphed into the modern-day Monstarz, wit...

OKLAHOMA CITY — Long before Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Thomas Sorber missed the 2025-26 season due to a torn ACL, he looked up to Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. After Sorber talked about Chet Holmgren’s help last season, he looked back on his high school days in the Northeast. Roughly 1,384 miles from Oklahoma City, […] The post First-round rookie bringing ‘baby Joel Embiid’ skillset to Thunder (Exclusive) appeared first on ClutchPoints.

76ers star Joel Embiid reflects on joining forces with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown this summer.

VJ Edgecombe enters his second NBA season alongside LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, but the Philadelphia 76ers guard said his approach remains centered on learning and playing his game. Speaking during Philadelphia’s media day on Monday, September 28, Edgecombe said he was excited about James joining the team and the opportunity […] The post VJ Edgecombe embraces learning from LeBron James appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

This could finally be the year that Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid stays healthy.

It is no secret that Draymond Green did his very best to convince LeBron James to choose the Golden State Warriors after his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the 41-year-old veteran eventually chose the Philadelphia 76ers and will now be playing alongside the likes of Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown, over Stephen […] The post Why did Draymond Green’s LeBron James recruiting pitch fail? Warriors star reveals theory appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex on September 28, 2026 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s going to take a long time for this all to set in. These guys still haven’t even played a preseason game together yet, but 2026 Media Day was very exciting for the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s not every day one of the two best players of all ...

After being traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, star guard Jaylen Brown is joining a loaded lineup that also includes stars LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.

A happy Joel Embiid is the best Joel Embiid. Embiid was in a jovial mood during the Philadelphia 76ers’ Media Day on Monday, as he talked about various topics heading into his 11th season. The former MVP will be in a very different situation, with the arrivals of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. He stayed […] The post Joel Embiid’s got jokes about LeBron James, weight loss, but he’s dead serious about Jaylen Brown trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers were in the building for Media Day, and everybody was excited to see the team come together after all the moves they made during the offseason. Through those moves, they still have their franchise stars, with one of them being Joel Embiid, and he seems excited to get things going. The 76ers […] The post Why winning the Larry O’Brien trophy would mean everything for 76ers’ Joel Embiid appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the middle of Media Day on Monday, as the club prepares for the upcoming season. Joel Embiid turned heads with his appearance, however, as it appears he has gone through a noticeable weight-loss transformation this offseason. NBA insider Chris Haynes shared a video on X revealing the 32-year-old’s new look. […] The post Joel Embiid’s weight loss transformation steals headlines at 76ers’ Media Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Philadelphia 76ers star forward LeBron James sported his new No. 23 jersey at Monday's media day before speaking glowingly about star center Joel Embiid.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 9: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers embraces LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers after the game on December 9, 2022 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 2022 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty...

Can Joel Embiid and the star-loaded 2026-27 Sixers go deep in the playoffs?

Joel Embiid is not the top story in Philadelphia for a change, but his presence could still be the difference in whether or not the Sixers reach their championship goal.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 08: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 08, 2026 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. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Image...

Final Score: Sixers 109, Celtics 100 Series Score after result: Sixers win series, 4-3 Embiid’s stat line: 34 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 12-of-26 FGs, 1-of-4 3PTs, 1 block, +11 rating Is it a bit much to say Sixers fans were confident heading into this Game 7? Maybe it is given Philadelphia’s reputation as postseason choke artists that was built up in the Embiid era. However, the Sixers had all the momentum in their opening round series against Boston this past spring heading into the de...

LeBron James says his longstanding friendship with All-Star Tyrese Maxey and a desire to help Joel Embiid win his first NBA title played significant roles in his decision to sign with the 76ers.

Ahead of his age-42 season, James is invested in keeping his mind and body right while sharing the wealth of knowledge he's accrued over two-plus decades in the NBA.

As the Sacramento Kings prepare to begin training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, general manager Scott Perry revealed Ben Simmons’ message about why he chose Sacramento for his NBA comeback. During an appearance on Sactown Sports 1140 on Friday, Perry detailed the process that led to the Kings signing Simmons and recalled a conversation […] The post Ben Simmons’ message to Scott Perry on why he chose to sign with Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.