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...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid became only the ninth player in NBA history to score 70 points or more in a single game as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 133-123, on Monday, Jan. 22. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers reach...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid conjured a second straight 40-point performance to outduel Nikola Jokic as the Philadelphia 76ers downed the NBA-champion Denver Nuggets, 126-121, on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a lay up during the second quarter against the Denver...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid scored 41 points in a dazzling return from injury on Monday, Jan. 15, as the Philadelphia 76ers romped past the Houston Rockets, 124-115. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a lay up past Fred VanVleet of the Houston Rockets during the third quarter during...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid shook off an ankle injury to score 31 points and grab 10 rebounds Friday, propelling the Philadelphia 76ers to a 121-111 NBA victory over Toronto with his 13th straight game with at least 30 points and 10 boards. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a lay up...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Joel Embiid scored a season-high 51 points and grabbed 12 rebounds on Wednesday, Dec. 20, to accomplish feats unseen for more than a half-century as the Philadelphia 76ers beat NBA-best Minnesota 127-113. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots over Naz Reid and Kyle...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Chicago Bulls withstood a 40-point double-double from Philadelphia star Joel Embiid on Monday, Dec. 18, to snap the 76ers' six-game NBA winning streak with a 108-104 victory. Nikola Vucevic of the Chicago Bulls shoots a lay up past Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Daryl Morey, president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, has signed a contract extension through the 2027-28 season, the NBA team announced on Friday, Dec. 15. President of basketball operations Daryl Morey participates in a press conference before a game...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid shrugged off the lingering effects of illness to score 50 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Washington Wizards, 131-126, on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots over Daniel Gafford of the Washington Wizards. (AFP) Reigning NBA...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Philadelphia forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is eager to return to NBA action this week after suffering a fractured rib in what he called a "traumatic" hit and run last month. Philadelphia forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (AFP) Oubre called out conspiracy theorists who questioned his...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- German forward Franz Wagner's 31-point performance sparked Orlando to an eighth consecutive victory on Wednesday, Nov. 29, ripping Washington 139-120 to move one game behind NBA overall leader Boston. Franz Wagner of the Orlando Magic (AFP) The Magic connected on 60.7 percent of...
