The NBA has fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 for public statements the group made concerning the well being standing of seven-time All-Star middle Joel Embiid, based on a number of experiences.
Though the NBA’s investigation revealed that the Sixers didn’t violate participant participation coverage with Embiid’s missed video games, they did so with the general public feedback that didn’t correctly mirror his well being points together with his knee.
In its assertion, the league cited feedback made by president of basketball operations Daryl Morey and coach Nick Nurse that had been “inconsistent with Joel Embiid’s well being standing and in violation of NBA guidelines.”
The NBA has fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 for public statements round well being standing of All-NBA middle Joel Embiid, sources inform ESPN. pic.twitter.com/qYrMeUMlHG
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 29, 2024
The NBA mentioned it has confirmed that Embiid has been unable to play up to now this season due to a “left knee situation.” He underwent knee surgical procedure this previous February, which sidelined him for a lot of the common season.
Earlier this month, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps mentioned the 76ers had been going to rigorously monitor Embiid’s workload this season. Embiid additionally instructed that he might not play each legs of a back-to-back at any level in his profession shifting ahead.
Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid, Paul George “participated in parts of apply” on Tuesday
Final season, he averaged profession highs of 34.7 factors, 5.6 assists, and 1.2 steals per contest in 39 video games, whereas taking pictures 52.9% from the sphere and profession bests of 38.8% from 3-point vary and 88.3% on the free throw line.
In September, the Sixers reached a three-year, $192.9 million contract extension with Embiid that ensures him a complete of $299.5 million by means of the 2028-29 season.
Embiid declined his $59 million participant possibility for the 2026-27 season earlier than signing the brand new contract extension. He’ll earn $69 million within the last 12 months of the brand new deal.
Sixers all-stars Joel Embiid and Paul George are out tomorrow vs. Detroit. The workforce mentioned they participated in parts of apply right this moment, and will probably be re-assessed later within the week. pic.twitter.com/IOaC5FkyOx
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) October 29, 2024
Each Embiid and free agent acquisition Paul George have but to make their season debuts. George has been coping with a bone bruise in his left knee.
The 76ers mentioned earlier Tuesday that each stars “participated in parts of apply.” Nevertheless, Embiid and George have been dominated out for Wednesday’s recreation in opposition to the Detroit Pistons.