PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a form of facial paralysis he says has affected him since before the play-in tournament. Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid speaks during a news conference after Game 3 in an NBA basketball...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid is suffering from Bell’s palsy and played Game 3 with a bulky knee brace to sturdy the 7-footer after dealing with injuries all season. Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, goes up for a shot against New York Knicks' Miles McBride during the second half of...
Tyrese Maxey was sixth in the Most Improved Player voting two years ago, a tribute to the jump he made between his first and second seasons in the NBA. Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (AP) Voters thought the jump he made from his third year to his fourth was even more impressive. Philadelphia’s...
NEW YORK (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers plan to file a grievance related to the officiating during their series against the New York Knicks, a team spokesman said early Tuesday, April 22. Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (AP) The 76ers lost both games in New York, with the Knicks rallying in...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid showed why Philadelphia always has a shot at a long postseason run as long as he’s in the lineup. Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, talks with Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler following an NBA basketball play-in tournament game Wednesday, April 17, in Philadelphia....
CAMDEN (AP) — Yes, there is something quite wry about the fact Allen Iverson was immortalized in his crossover pose at — of all sites — the Philadelphia 76ers’ practice facility. Former Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball player Allen Iverson poses for photos next to his statue at the teams...
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) -- Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, a 13-year NFL veteran who won a Super Bowl, made a tearful farewell on Monday, March 4, announcing his retirement. Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (AFP/File photo) The six-time NFL All-Pro offensive lineman, whose two-time Super...
