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Joel Embiid was fined by the NBA for making a “lewd gesture.” Embiid reacted to the news shortly after it was announced on Sunday. After a 2024 campaign plagued by injuries, Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid has made a full recovery.
The 76ers are aiming to rebound from an injury-riddled 2024-25 campaign in which they finished with their worst record since 2015-16. With rookie V.J. Edgecombe in the mix, alongside Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and Jared McCain, Philadelphia is trending upward.
It’s been a brutal season of never-ending despondency for Joel Embiid. The 76ers’ star center has only played 13 of the first 44 games of the 2024-25 season because of various injuries. Veteran fans of the Sixers know that Embiid’s frequent health-related “Did Not Plays” (DNPs) aren’t new.
The Philadelphia 76ers faced a challenging season as their star trio, Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey, managed to play only 15 games together due to persistent injury issues. Despite the high-profile acquisition of Paul George, the team finished ...