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NBA fines Joel Embiid $50,000 for lewd gesture in Celtics game
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The NBA fined Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid $50,000 for making a lewd gesture during Friday's 109-108 loss to the Boston Celtics. The incident occurred in the first quarter after Embiid completed an and-one play. Embiid responded on X, calling out referees for similar gestures.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid said he was 'pissed off' that the team ruled him out of Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards despite his readiness to play. He publicly questioned the decision on social media and later called out general manager Daryl Morey. Embiid shared his frustration with reporters after Friday's 115-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will sit out Thursday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks after reporting soreness in his right shin during the All-Star break. The team stated that the issue arose during his right knee injury management program. Embiid is receiving treatment and will be reevaluated before upcoming road games.