Joel Embiid

LeBron James started at center for the shorthanded 76ers on Sunday vs. the Pistons, a role he hopes he won't have to occupy much this season.

On Sunday evening, the Detroit Pistons continued their undefeated season thus far with a road win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers were without a couple of key players, including Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe, in this one, but it was still an impressive performance for Detroit on the road pushing its record to 3-0. […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham brushes off noisy haters after taking down 76ers in battle of undefeated appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse pointed to rebounding, offensive execution and a slow start as key reasons for his team’s 106-93 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. The defeat ended Philadelphia’s three-game winning streak and dropped the team to 3-1. The Pistons improved to 3-0 despite playing without injured Jalen Duren, while the […] The post Nick Nurse points to 76ers’ biggest problems after loss to Pistons appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Joel Embiid dropped a triple-double on Saturday night in the 76ers' win over the Bucks.

Despite publicly calling to play Sunday against the Pistons, the 76ers decided to sit Joel Embiid due to right foot plantar fasciitis management.

Joel Embiid had a triple-double with LeBron James out, Jaylen Brown scored 27 points and the 76ers remained undefeated with a 127-116 win over the Bucks.

Joel Embiid is moving better this season, but he believes he can do more.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse praised Joel Embiid’s playmaking and rebounding after the center recorded a triple-double in Saturday’s 127-116 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, while also discussing Jaylen Brown’s two-way impact and the team’s defensive rebounding issues. “Probably more happy with the 11 rebounds,” Nurse said of Embiid, who finished with 28 points, […] The post Nick Nurse breaks down Jaylen Brown’s impact on the Sixers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

LeBron James will miss the Sixers' game Saturday night against the Bucks to manage low back pain/sciatica. It will be James' first missed game of the season.

Philadelphia outscored Cleveland 69-37 in the second half, the team's largest comeback in the play-by-play era (since 1997-98).

LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers looked for their second win as they hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday for their home opener. The 76ers were coming off a victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, 106-100, on Tuesday. The action between the 76ers and the Cavaliers picked […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe left bloodied by friendly fire from LeBron James vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Amid an impressive 2-0 start to the season for the Philadelphia 76ers with wins over the two Eastern Conference Finals teams from last season, there are already people in the NBA predicting a potential divide that could develop on the roster.

In the past, bad things happen when Joel Embiid sits in the second half. Through two games, Jaylen Brown is making sure that’s not the case.

Booed after trailing by 24 at the half, the Sixers rode a game-high 32 points from Tyrese Maxey to erase a 29-point deficit and stun the Cavs 114-106 on Thursday.

After spoiling the defending champion New York Knicks’ ring ceremony on Opening Night, the Philadelphia 76ers have their sights set on going 2-0 when they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Their chances of doing so could be improved significantly given the official injury report. Jarrett Allen is the big name on the list for both […] The post Cavs vs. 76ers injury report: Jarrett Allen questionable for Joel Embiid matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 20: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers and Andre Drummond #0 of the New York Knicks looks on during the game on October 20, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Im...

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid made a strong defensive declaration after beating the Knicks on Opening Night, but is it sustainable? Embiid hasn’t been eligible an All-Defensive Team in three years. Injury setback have constantly derailed his longevity throughout an 82-game season. Could 2026-27 be different? After Embiid and the 76ers held the Knicks to […] The post Can 76ers’ Joel Embiid return to All-Defense form? NBA Insiders weigh in appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NEW YORK — For the first time in years, veteran center Joel Embiid sees potential in the Philadelphia 76ers after spoiling the New York Knicks’ banner night at Madison Square Garden. Embiid knows the 76ers still have a long road ahead. But he’s encouraged by Philadelphia’s early returns after a 106-100 Opening Night win. With All-Star […] The post What Joel Embiid said about perpetual target on 76ers’ back after ruining Knicks’ Ring Night appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Joel Embiid discussed how LeBron James' championship mindset can help the star center achieve more playoff success as the duo begins their shared tenure on the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Sixers found another option at center in their season opener. Joel Embiid helped make the call. With three fouls late in the first half of Tuesday’s 106-100 win over the Knicks, Embiid suggested that LeBron James replace him in the middle. It gave Philadelphia a way to close the half without asking Embiid to […] The post Sixers Notes: Joel Embiid, LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey appeared first on Hoops Wire.