In an interview with the Italian newspaper "La Gazzetta dello Sport", Grant Hill, the managing director of Team USA, spoke at length about the future plans of the American national team and which players we might soon see with the stars and stripes colors.
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic thinks Joel Embiid is a worthy MVP. After the win against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4, Jokic showed support for the 76ers big man. "I don't think about MVPs anymore," Jokic said. "I mean, I think people are just mean in saying that Embiid shouldn't have won it.”
The Philadelphia 76ers were eliminated from title contention when the Boston Celtics handily defeated them in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal series on Sunday. After the game, the reigning MVP Joel Embiid reflected on the season.
In an interview with the Italian newspaper "La Gazzetta dello Sport", Grant Hill, the managing director of Team USA, spoke at length about the future plans of the American national team and which players we might soon see with the stars and stripes colors.
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic thinks Joel Embiid is a worthy MVP. After the win against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4, Jokic showed support for the 76ers big man. "I don't think about MVPs anymore," Jokic said. "I mean, I think people are just mean in saying that Embiid shouldn't have won it.”
The Philadelphia 76ers were eliminated from title contention when the Boston Celtics handily defeated them in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal series on Sunday. After the game, the reigning MVP Joel Embiid reflected on the season.
The Philadelphia 76ers were blown out by the Boston Celtics in the Western Conference Semifinal on Sunday. After winning the MVP trophy for the first time in his career, Joel Embiid did not advance past the second round yet again.
During Game 3 between Boston and Philadelphia, Celtics forward Grant Williams was left with a bloody mouth when 76ers center and NBA MVP Joel Embiid accidentally stomped on his head while going for the ball.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is expected to return to action for the Easter Conference semifinal series Game 2 against the Boston Celtics, Shams Charania from The Athletic reports. Embiid missed the last two games due to a right knee injury. Embiid suffered the injury in Game 3 of the 76ers first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets.
After playing at an MVP-worthy level for the last three seasons, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has officially been announced as the 2022-23 NBA MVP. Embiid was up against fellow finalists Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic, the latter of whom looked like the favorite for most of the year until the narrative started faltering somewhat in the final weeks of the season.
Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers says NBA MVP finalist Joel Embiid is doubtful for Game 1 of the playoff series against the Boston Celtics with a sprained right knee. Embiid was examined by doctors this week and has yet to practice ahead of Monday's Eastern Conference semifinals opener at Boston.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is unlikely to play for France in the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2023, according to the French national team head coach Vincent Collet. Collet took part in the press conference following the FIBA World Cup Draw, where he was asked about Embiid's availability.
Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid has officially been ruled out for Saturday's Game against the Brooklyn Nets with a sprained knee. The 76ers added the All-Star center to the injury report Friday night after he was visibly limping during Philadelphia's 102-97 victory in Game 3.
The NBA is taking no further action on the Philadelphia 76ers' fouls in Game 3, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. This means Joel Embiid and James Harden will be available for Game 4 vs. the Brooklyn Nets. Harden was thrown out for hitting a Brooklyn player in the groin area after Embiid dodged an ejection for a kick near the same spot of another player Thursday night in a tense Game 3.
The referees' decision not to eject the Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid but give a Flagrant 2 foul for James Harden in a game against the Brooklyn Nets caused many discussions in the NBA. However, after the game ended, Crew Chief Tony Brothers provided answers for such decisions.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is set to become the first center to win back-to-back scoring titles since Bob McAdoo did it three straight seasons (1974-76), per ESPN Stats and Info. Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic will finish the season with 32.4 points per game, while Embiid can't finish worse than 32.6.
After the Philadelphia 76ers win against the Boston Celtics and the monstrous 50-point performance by Joel Embiid, head coach Doc Rivers was certain about one thing. "The MVP race is over," Rivers said. "The man just scored half of our points in an NBA game." Embiid finished the game with 52 points (20/24 2PT, 0/1 3PT, 12/13 FT), 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocks, and 3 turnovers.
A monstrous performance by Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid allowed him to achieve a historic feat, putting his name next to the legendary Wilt Chamberlain. In a 103-101 win against the Boston Celtics, Embiid finished the game with 52 points (20/24 2PT, 0/1 3PT, 12/13 FT), 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocks, and 3 turnovers.
Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid is one of the main contenders to win the MVP trophy for the third year in a row. The previous two times, the title was captured by Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic.
A showdown between two of the top MVP candidates is over before it could begin. The Philadelphia 76ers have ruled out star center Joel Embiid with right calf tightness for Monday's road game against the Denver Nuggets. The game would have pit Embiid, who has emerged as a favorite for the MVP award, against reigning two-time MVP winner Nikola Jokic.
Speaking after Friday's matchup against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers, Draymond Green said that the Cameroonian center, who went off for 46 points on the evening, called him out after the final buzzer. Embiid was unhappy about Green's recent comments regarding two-time MVP Nikola Jokic.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid left Wednesday night's 116-91 victory over the Chicago Bulls with mild right calf tightness. Embiid, one of the front-runners for the NBA MVP award, finished with 12 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists in just over 16 minutes of playing time. The 7-foot center said the move was precautionary.
