SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson found his offensive groove in a hurry, even on the toughest of shots with a defender in his face. Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson shoots a 3-pointer over Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 7, in...
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 on Friday, April 5, for violating injury reporting rules by initially listing Joel Embiid as out in a game he later played in. Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid (AP) Embiid returned from a 29-game absence after left knee surgery Tuesday...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Joel Embiid spent two full seasons and chunks of so many others recovering, rehabbing, even resting — thanks, load management — during his NBA career that the Philadelphia 76ers star should by now almost be used to sitting on the sidelines. Joel Embiid (AP) The consequences...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse and guard Kelly Oubre Jr. were each fined $50,000 by the NBA on Friday, March 29, for heated complaints after a missed call in a frustrating loss. Head coach Nick Nurse of the Philadelphia 76ers (AFP) The incidents came after the intense...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Giannis Antetokounmpo sparked the Milwaukee Bucks over Oklahoma City in a Sunday, March 24, showdown of NBA contenders while James Harden lost his first meeting with Philadelphia since the 76ers traded him. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks rebounds the ball during...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid said on Thursday, Feb. 29, that he intends to return from a left knee injury to play for the Philadelphia 76ers once again this season. Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid (AFP/File photo) The 29-year-old Cameroonian center...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Golden State won back-to-back road games for the first time since November as Andrew Wiggins delivered 21 points and 10 rebounds on Wednesday, Feb. 7, in a 127-104 victory at Philadelphia. Andrew Wiggins of the Golden State Warriors shoots a lay up past Paul Reed of the...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, the NBA's reigning Most Valuable Player, has been ruled out for at least a month after knee surgery, his team said on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at the...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid will undergo a left knee procedure to repair an injury and could face an extended absence, according to multiple reports on Sunday, Feb. 4. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers gets helped up from the floor by teammate Daniel House...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- A Los Angeles Lakers team missing superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis barreled past the NBA-leading Boston Celtics on Thursday, Feb. 1, as Tyrese Maxey scored 51 points to lead Philadelphia over Utah. Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts a layup against Jayson...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- The Philadelphia 76ers were fined $75,000 by the NBA on Thursday, Feb. 1, for violating injury reporting rules but were found not to have violated Player Participation Policy rules for benching Joel Embiid. Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid (AFP/File photo) The NBA also issued a...
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) -- Stephen Curry conjured a 37-point masterclass as the Golden State Warriors sent the Philadelphia 76ers spinning to a fourth straight defeat with a 119-107 victory on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors goes in for a layup over Kelly Oubre Jr. of the...
