Joel Embiid

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 .

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.

Dallas took a significant first step in the process of building its roster around Cooper Flagg.

The Raptors lost a lead and then the game, 128-126, to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Trade Deadline Eve.

The full injury slate ahead of Tuesday’s game.

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 128-113 for their fourth consecutive victory on Monday night. Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 29 points with seven three pointers, Dominick Barlow added 26 points and 16 rebounds, and Joel Embiid had 24 points as he continues to gain full strength after a right ankle injury. […] The post Maxey leads 76ers to dethrone Clippers 128-113 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Grizzlies shock league by trading Jaren Jackson Jr to the Jazz. in deadline blockbuster.

LeBron James' record streak of All-Star Game selections will be on the line Sunday evening, when the NBA releases the list of 14 players chosen as reserves for the Feb. 15 midseason showcase event. James is the All-Star record holder in a number of categories. The Los Angeles Lakers star was not chosen as a starter this season in the process that includes voting from fans, media and other players.