Joel Embiid

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid takes a jump shot.
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Joel Embiid Used Michael Jordan Highlights to Take His Game to the Next Level, and It's Paying Off

If Joel Embiid manages to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to an NBA championship, they'll owe Michael Jordan and some other NBA legends a serious “thank you.”

Joe Kozlowski • 10 May 2022
Joel Embiid embraces Pascal Siakam.
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Joel Embiid Doesn't Blame Pascal Siakam for His Injury, but He Won't Forgive Raptors Fans for Celebrating It

Joel Embiid has lost respect for the Toronto Raptors' fan base.

Jack Dougherty • 08 May 2022
Joel Embiid wears a protective mask in 2018.
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Why Is Philadelphia 76ers Star Joel Embiid Wearing a Mask?

Joel Embiid is back in action for the Philadelphia 76ers, but he'll look a bit different when he hits the court. Why is the big man wearing a mask?

Joe Kozlowski • 06 May 2022
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid during the 2022 NBA Playoffs
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Philadelphia 76ers: Why Isn’t Joel Embiid Playing and When Will He Return From Injury?

While injuries are part of pro sports, the Philadelphia 76ers won't be happy about entering their series against the Heat without Joel Embiid.

Joe Kozlowski • 06 May 2022
James Harden stands alongside Joel Embiid.
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James Harden Receives Harsh Wake-Up Call From Joel Embiid After Another Playoff Disaster

James Harden needs to listen to Joel Embiid's advice about being more aggressive.

Jack Dougherty • 26 Apr 2022
Joel Embiid celebrates after hitting the game-winner in Game 3.
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Joel Embiid Is Exorcising His Demons, Finding Joy in Basketball, and Making it Impossible to Root Against Him

Joel Embiid returned to the site of his biggest heartbreak and exorcised his demons against the Raptors.

Jack Dougherty • 21 Apr 2022
Shaquille O'Neal & Kobe Bryant and Joel Embiid & James Harden
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Shaquille O'Neal Quickly and Emphatically Shut Down Comparisons of Joel Embiid and James Harden to Him and Kobe Bryant

Shaquille O'Neal doesn't want people comparing the duo of Joel Embiid and James Harden to him and Kobe Bryant.

Luke Norris • 20 Apr 2022
Joel Embiid looks on for the 76ers.
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Joel Embiid Lives Up to His ‘Troel' Nickname by Clowning Nick Nurse On and Off the Court

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is living rent-free in Nick Nurse's head, and he knows it.

Jack Dougherty • 19 Apr 2022
Joel Embiid during a Philadelphia 76ers-Toronto Raptors matchup
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Joel Embiid Winning the Scoring Title Has Doomed the Philadelphia 76ers' NBA Championship Chances

Joel Embiid winning the NBA scoring title doesn't bode well for the Philadelphia 76ers' chances of winning an NBA championship.

Luke Norris • 12 Apr 2022
Joel Embiid flexes on the Indiana Pacers.
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Joel Embiid Just Made NBA History by Winning the Scoring Title, but He Has a Loftier Goal for 2023

Joel Embiid hopes he isn't done making NBA history just yet.

Jack Dougherty • 11 Apr 2022