Joel Embiid: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16

Tyrese Maxey reveals how much it ‘sucked’ to watch Joel Embiid ‘suffer’

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid’s future as an NBA superstar is unclear. The Philadelphia 76ers still believe in him, especially co-star Tyrese Maxey. Maxey didn’t have a very fun 2024-25 season but Embiid’s campaign was a uniquely miserable experience.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 16

76ers' Jared McCain Reflects on Relationship With Joel Embiid

When the Philadelphia 76ers' season got underway in October 2024, it appeared that things would be going great, but almost immediately, the cracks started to show as key players started to miss games, one of which was Paul George.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 16

Will Joel Embiid’s Backup Situation Remain the Same Next Year?

So far, all signs are pointing to the Philadelphia 76ers taking a “run it back” approach for the 2024-2025 NBA season. Daryl Morey will be in the front office and made it clear that Nick Nurse would remain the head coach.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 30-point games in NBA playoff history' quiz

How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

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Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16

1 player 76ers must trade in 2025 NBA offseason

The Philadelphia 76ers season began with lofty title aspirations and died with them being buried in an unmarked grave. The cliff notes on what went wrong are straightforward: Joel Embiid’s balky knee required a second operation that upended his season before it even began.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 15

Daryl Morey Issues Statement on Sixers’ Joel Embiid

Last summer, Daryl Morey and the Philadelphia 76ers agreed to an extension with Joel Embiid fresh off of his Team USA gold medal run. While the move was expected, it generated a lot of concern, considering Embiid’s struggles to stay healthy throughout his career.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 14

Jared McCain opens up on tight bond with Joel Embiid amid injury recoveries

PHILADELPHIA — Jared McCain and Joel Embiid spent a lot of time on the bench together during this Philadelphia 76ers season. The rookie and the veteran both dealt with knee injuries that knocked them out for most of the season.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Trade Idea Pairs Joel Embiid With NBA Champion

The Philadelphia 76ers had a brutal 2024-25 season. Not only did the team miss the playoffs, but Joel Embiid underwent another surgery on his left knee. Embiid appeared in only 19 games this season.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hardwood Heroics / April 14

Philadelphia 76ers: Tyrese Maxey Gets 100% Honest with the Joel Embiid Problem

Few expected the Philadelphia 76ers to falter the way they did in the preseason. Paul George’s arrival was supposed to bring much-needed firepower to Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey as they try to make their first Finals appearance in two decades.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 13

Paul George's Honest Take on First Sixers Season With Joel Embiid

Heading into the 2024-2025 NBA season, the Philadelphia 76ers had championship expectations. Despite following a first-round exit for the first time since 2020, the Sixers’ addition of Paul George to join the star core of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey was supposed to be the final piece to the puzzle to help the Sixers get where they needed to go.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 12

Nick Nurse Discusses Joel Embiid’s Surgery Before 76ers-Hawks

This week, Joel Embiid underwent surgery as expected. The Philadelphia 76ers center hoped to repair the concerns he battled with throughout the 2024-2025 NBA season after receiving surgery a little over one year ago.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Field Level Media / April 11

Joel Embiid has knee surgery, next evaluation in 6 weeks

Former NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in roughly six weeks, the Philadelphia 76ers said Friday.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Rumors / April 11

76ers' season to come to an end, but Joel Embiid's recovery is just beginning

Philadelphia’s season will come to an end this Sunday, since the team has fallen well out of the playoff race, so we won’t see Embiid back in action until the fall at the earliest.

Another 76ers award winner is out for the season

76ers end 12-game skid by pummeling Wizards

Athletes who were stars for their hometown pro teams

The 'NBA MVP' quiz

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 8

Knicks Veteran Drops Honest Statement on Joel Embiid, Paul George

At the end of the week, the Philadelphia 76ers are going to pack up their 2024-2025 NBA season. It marks the first time they won’t make the playoffs since the Brett Brown era.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 8

Sixers Big Man Joins Joel Embiid in Franchise History

When the Philadelphia 76ers drafted Adem Bona over the summer, the vision was that he would be a long-term developmental project. In light of the roster being ravished by injuries, the rookie center has found himself playing a much larger role than he expected.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Rumors / April 8

Sixers HC addresses health of Joel Embiid, Paul George

The Sixers‘ nightmare season is about to end, but there are no guarantees that next season will be any better or that their stars will be any healthier.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 5

13-Year NBA Veteran Makes Strong Joel Embiid, Sixers Statement

Soon, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will undergo surgery on the same knee that received an operation a little over one year ago. As the star center struggled to avoid swelling and soreness in his knee throughout the 2024-2025 NBA season, Embiid hopes a second procedure will help him get back on track.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 4

Lester Quiñones Talks Learning From Players Like Steph Curry, Chris Paul, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey

Lester Quiñones is absorbing knowledge from some of the league's most accomplished stars, which is what every aspiring player should do to carve out their

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / April 4

Joel Embiid, Sixers' front office clashed over knee issues

There was some “tension” between Joel Embiid and the Sixers‘ front office before he decided to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his injured left knee.

Sixers star guard expected to miss rest of season

Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer

The 'Most points in a game for each NBA franchise' quiz

Philadelphia 76ers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3

Joel Embiid reportedly had 'tension' with the 76ers

Injuries more or less wiped out Joel Embiid’s 2024-25 season, but the bad news does not stop there for the Philadelphia 76ers.

76ers provide big update on Embiid's latest injury

76ers’ setbacks are paving the way for emerging talent

Sixers star guard expected to miss rest of season

Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer

The 'NBA MVP' quiz

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / April 3

Report: Joel Embiid, 76ers front office had ‘tension’ this season

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers front office had “tension” this season. The Sixers thought Embiid needed to play more, while Embiid felt like he needed another surgery on his left knee. Embiid will undergo arthroscopic left knee surgery next week.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Field Level Media / April 2

76ers' Joel Embiid (knee) to undergo arthroscopic surgery

Former MVP Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his troublesome left knee next week, the Philadelphia 76ers announced Wednesday. The decision comes as Embiid and the team search for longer-term solutions to address the injury, which limited the seven-time All-Star to a career-low 19 games this season.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / April 2

76ers provide big update on Joel Embiid's latest injury

A new update has surfaced about the former MVP's latest injury.

Zion Williamson reportedly making notable change to improve health

Big update on Damian Lillard emerges amid blood clot

Suns get positive Bradley Beal news

Ja Morant has cryptic social media post amid latest controversy

Tale of two MVPs: How NBA history was altered on April 1

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Rumors / April 2

76ers' Joel Embiid to undergo arthroscopic surgery on left knee

He and the team have been consulting with medical specialists and weighing treatment options in the weeks since then and have decided to go the surgical route.

76ers’ setbacks are paving the way for emerging talent

Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer

The 'NBA MVP' quiz

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / March 5

Report: Joel Embiid Was Angry Details Of Team Meeting In Which 76ers Players Called Him Out Leaked To Public

According to NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Joel Embiid was angry details of a team meeting in which Philadelphia 76ers players called him out leaked