Paul George and Joel Embiid will miss the Philadelphia 76ers' game on Saturday night against the Grizzlies. Both players have yet to appear for the Sixers this season. George, who is out due to a bone bruise in his knee, participated in practice and scrimmage on Friday. Embiid also fully participated in practice and scrimmage. Sources add it was the first time this season that … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Participates In 5-On-5 Scrimmage For First Time This Season On Friday
Joel Embiid Has Completed Multiple 5-On-5 Scrimmages During Ramp-Up Process
Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid is completing the ramp-up phase of his return-to-play process. Embiid has reportedly completed multiple 5-on-5 scrimmages with the Sixers in recent days. Embiid is expected to get periodic time off throughout the season. Philadelphia will also do regular checkups on the former MVP's knee throughout the season. The 76ers goal is to have Embiid … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Has Completed Multiple 5-On-5 Scrimmages During Ramp-Up Process
Sixers Fined $100,000 For Statements Not Properly Reflecting Joel Embiid’s Knee Issues
The Philadelphia 76ers have been fined $100,000 by the NBA for public statements around the health status of Joel Embiid. While the Sixers didn't violate the player participation policy but did so with the public comments that did not properly reflect Embiid's knee issues. In its statement, the league cited comments made by president of basketball operations Daryl Morey and … [Read more...] about Sixers Fined $100,000 For Statements Not Properly Reflecting Joel Embiid’s Knee Issues
Paul George, Joel Embiid Progressing But Will Not Play This Weekend
Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse said both Joel Embiid and Paul George are progressing in their ramp-up process to playing. However, neither Embiid nor George will play this weekend. George was ruled out for the weekend on Thursday, following Embiid being ruled out earlier in the week. The Sixers play at the Toronto Raptors on Friday and then at the Indiana Pacers on Sunday … [Read more...] about Paul George, Joel Embiid Progressing But Will Not Play This Weekend
Sixers, Nets Potentially Interested In Jonathan Kuminga
The Philadelphia 76ers are a team with potential interest in Jonathan Kuminga, reports Jake Fischer. The Sixers could use the contract of K.J. Martin and their future draft picks to acquire a player like Kuminga. The Golden State Warriors and Kuminga were unable to agree to terms on a contract extension and were reportedly never close. The Warriors would be "happy to pay" … [Read more...] about Sixers, Nets Potentially Interested In Jonathan Kuminga