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Photo: Joel Embiid (Instagram) The NBA is looking into how the Philadelphia 76ers are handling star player Joel Embiid ’s return, according to a report. Embiid is missing the team's first three games, including their season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks. The league's new player participation rules may be part of the investigation . These rules, introduced last year, require teams to manage star players’ playing time carefully. Teams are expected to: - Have no more than one star player sit out a game. - Make star players available for nationally televised games. - Balance rest days for players between home and away games. - Avoid long-term rest periods that could affect the competition. Teams breaking these rules face fines starting at $100,000 and increasing with each violation. Photo: Joel Embiid (Instagram) Exceptions are made for injuries, personal reasons, or limits on playing back-to-back games. Embiid, 30, has been recovering from knee surgery and told reporters he...

Photo: Guerschon Yabusele (Instagram) The Philadelphia 76ers have signed forward Guerschon Yabusele to a one-year deal worth $2.1 million, according to sources. Yabusele recently made headlines by helping France win a silver medal at the Olympics. Standing at 6-foot-8 and weighing 260 pounds, Yabusele was originally drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2016. Photo: Guerschon Yabusele (Instagram) Though his time with the Celtics was brief, he's now getting another shot in the NBA after playing in China, France, and most recently, Spain. During the Olympics, Yabusele had standout performances, scoring 22, 17, and 20 points against Canada, Germany, and the United States. His strong play caught the attention of the 76ers, who could use more depth at the power forward position. Team France’s Guerschon Yabusele posterizes Team USA’s LeBron James on the huge dunk! #Olympics pic.twitter.com/2fyaUNaVtW — Justin Time Sports (@JTIMESPORTS) August 10, 2024 With the 76ers making big moves thi...

Photo: Instagram/Paul George   New Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George shared his thoughts Monday about his time with the Los Angeles Clippers, saying they felt overshadowed by the Lakers. Speaking on Podcast P, George said fans in L.A. didn’t embrace him as much with the Clippers as they would have with the Lakers. "When I was in L.A., they were like, 'Man, you should've been a Laker.' That's all I was hearing. It wasn't like, 'Yo, welcome to the Clippers.' I'm on the B team. That's how the vibe and the love felt," George said. George, from Palmdale, California, and a Fresno State alum, spent five seasons with the Clippers before signing a four-year, $211.6 million contract with the Sixers this offseason. Photo: Instagram/Paul George   During his time with the Clippers, the team made the playoffs four times and reached the Western Conference Finals in 2021. However, they were knocked out in the first round in the past two seasons. Geor...

Photo: Instagram/ Tyrese Maxey Philadelphia 76ers' player Tyrese Maxey clinched the 2023-24 NBA Sportsmanship Award, bagging the prestigious Joe Dumars Trophy. This accolade is bestowed upon the player who best embodies sportsmanship values on the court. Maxey's win marks the first time he's claimed the honor, joining Eric Snow as the second Sixer to do so, following Snow's win in 1999-00.  Instituted since the 1995-96 season, the NBA Sportsmanship Award pays homage to players who exemplify fair play and respect in the game. Photo: Instagram/Tyrese Maxey Named after NBA legend Joe Dumars, a two-time champion with the Detroit Pistons, this award underscores the spirit of sportsmanship.  The selection process involves each NBA team nominating one player, with a panel of league executives then shortlisting six finalists, one from each division.  The ultimate winner is chosen by current NBA players.  The NBA today announced the finalists for the 2023-24 NBA Sportsmanshi...

Photo: Instagram/Kelly Oubre Jr. Philadelphia 76ers' guard Kelly Oubre Jr. had a rough night after the team's Game 2 loss against the New York Knicks. Oubre reportedly crashed his Lamborghini by running a red light, colliding with another car. The incident happened around 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday, with both vehicles towed from the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Photo: Instagram/Kelly Oubre Jr. Oubre commented, "Everything is good," acknowledging the need for a driver in the future. This mishap followed the Sixers' tough loss to the Knicks, where Oubre scored only 4 points. However, the team redeemed themselves with a 125-114 victory in Game 3, led by Joel Embiid 's 50-point performance, supported by Oubre's 15 points and seven rebounds. Read Next: D’Angelo Russell Upset Over Overturned Foul In Game 2 Loss To Nuggets Source: CBS Sports  

Photo: Instagram/Joel Embiid In a tough start to the playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers faced a setback against the New York Knicks, falling 111-104 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Despite the loss, the Sixers received a boost when Joel Embiid returned to the court after appearing to reinjure his left knee. After a strong dunk in the second quarter, Embiid seemed to hurt his knee but decided to play on. He finished the game with 29 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, showing his determination to help the team. Teammate Tyrese Maxey praised Embiid's grit, saying, “Hats off to him, his determination and his will to win.” Photo: Instagram/Joel Embiid However, Embiid's efforts weren't enough to overcome the Knicks' strong performance, particularly in the second quarter where they outscored the 76ers 33-12. Coach Nick Nurse commented on the risky play that led to Embiid's injury, saying, “I just think that was the play that happened. He had an angle, ...

Photo: Instagram/Allen Iverson The Philadelphia 76ers celebrated basketball legend Allen Iverson with a special ceremony on Friday. They unveiled a sculpture of Iverson at the Penn Medicine Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex. The sculpture captures Iverson in his iconic crossover pose, honoring his time with the Sixers. It's located at the team's practice facility, a nod to Iverson's famous "practice" rant from 22 years ago. The ceremony was a special moment for Iverson, who joined other Sixers greats like Julius Erving, Wilt Chamberlain, and Charles Barkley on the team's Legends Walk. Iverson, an 11-time All-Star, had an incredible career with the Sixers. He won four scoring titles, an NBA MVP award, and led the team to the NBA finals in 2001. His unique style and passion for the game made him a fan favorite. Photo: Instagram/Allen Iverson During the ceremony, Iverson thanked his former teammates, coaches, and everyone who supported him throughout his caree...

Photo: Instagram/Joel Embiid   The NBA slapped the Philadelphia 76ers with a hefty fine following their handling of Joel Embiid 's return to the court after a lengthy absence.  Embiid, a star center, made a comeback after missing 29 games, but the Sixers' reporting of his status drew the league's ire. Before Tuesday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Sixers initially ruled Embiid out due to injury. However, just hours before the game, they upgraded him to questionable on the injury report, violating NBA regulations. Photo: Instagram/Joel Embiid   According to league rules, teams must declare a player's status by 5 p.m. local time the day before a game, unless it's part of a back-to-back schedule. Despite the violation, Embiid played in the game and scored 24 points. Consequently, the NBA levied a $100,000 fine on the franchise for non-compliance with the injury reporting protocol. This isn't the first time the Sixers have faced penalties relat...

Photo: Instagram/Joel Embiid The Philadelphia 76ers may face repercussions after the handling of Joel Embiid 's injury reporting prior to their matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Embiid, the All-Star center, made his highly anticipated return to the court on Tuesday night against the Thunder after being sidelined since late January.  However, the events leading up to his return have caught the attention of the NBA. Photo: Instagram/Joel Embiid Reports suggest that the league is "expected" to launch an investigation into how the Sixers managed the reporting of Embiid's injury situation. Despite initial indications that Embiid would sit out, the Sixers listed him as questionable just hours before tip-off, eventually clearing him to play.  The NBA is expected to investigate how Sixers handled injury reporting on Embiid, per @JaredSGreenberg . He was listed out all day until 5:49pm ET, then upgraded to available just over an hour later. Sixers were fined $75K in ...

Photo: Instagram/Joel Embiid Philadelphia 76ers' star center Joel Embiid returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder after missing 29 games due to a meniscus injury sustained on January 30. Embiid's return, which surpassed even the most optimistic projections, comes as a significant boost for the Sixers, who struggled in his absence, going 11-18 and dropping from third to eighth in the Eastern Conference standings. The reigning Kia NBA MVP , averaging an impressive 35.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game this season, underwent surgery on February 6 following his injury against the Golden State Warriors. Photo: Instagram/Joel Embiid Despite the setback, the Sixers remained hopeful about Embiid's return, with coach Nick Nurse expressing confidence last week that Embiid would be back before the playoffs. With Embiid back in action, Philadelphia aims to secure a spot in the playoffs and make a deep postseason run, with aspiration...