Charles Barkley has voiced strong criticism of Joel Embiid in light of recent developments. In September, Embiid signed a lucrative three-year, $192.9 million contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers. However, as the season commenced, the team announced that Embiid would be sitting out to rest his knee. Concerns grew when it seemed he might also…
Star center Joel Embiid did not participate in the Philadelphia 76ers’ season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks, a game that was nationally televised. The team categorized his absence as “left knee injury management,” which seems to have raised concerns with the NBA. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the league is likely to launch an investigation…
Paul George’s debut with the Philadelphia 76ers has been delayed, and Joel Embiid is again sidelined due to injury. Both players will miss Wednesday’s season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks and could be absent for more games as they recover from injuries. George, who joined the Sixers this summer after leaving the Los Angeles Clippers,…
“Injury” has been the defining theme for the Philadelphia 76ers this week, as several key players have faced issues during preseason games, raising concerns about their lineup for the season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks. Paul George was the first to get injured, hyperextending his knee in a game against the Atlanta Hawks. Then, promising…
The Philadelphia 76ers made four roster cuts following their recent preseason game, waiving Jordan Tucker, Isaiah Mobley, Judah Mintz, and Max Fiedler, as reported by Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. All four players were on Exhibit 10 contracts, which means they are likely to join the team’s G League affiliate in Delaware. If they…
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain was hospitalized for a concussion evaluation following a hard fall during an NBA preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter when McCain attempted to grab a rebound after missing a shot. As he went for the ball, Nets player Ziaire Williams inadvertently hit McCain’s…
The Pacers have signed veteran big man Jahlil Okafor to an Exhibit 10 contract but have since waived him, as announced in a team press release. They have also waived Kendall Brown. Reports of the Pacers’ intention to sign Okafor surfaced last month, making the delay until later in training camp somewhat surprising. Okafor, 28,…
Philadelphia 76ers star forward Paul George has narrowly avoided a serious injury. After hyperextending his left knee during Monday night’s preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that he has a bone bruise but no structural damage. The team plans to re-evaluate him in a week. The injury occurred early in the…
Joel Embiid will sit out the Philadelphia 76ers’ first three games of the 2024 preseason as he prepares for the upcoming season. Following an evaluation of his left knee, the team announced that the star center will also miss the final three preseason games. The 76ers stated: “As part of his left knee management, Joel…
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to continue their preseason schedule with a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Wells Fargo Arena in Iowa on Friday night. According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Paul George is expected to make his debut with the Sixers, but star center Joel Embiid will not be playing….