Joel Embiid

Latest Stories

Miami Heat's Josh Richardson, left, shoots as Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, center, defends while Robert Covington, right, watches during the first half of an NBA basketball gam Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

76ers get in on Philly’s Super Bowl bash with win over Heat

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' T.J. McConnell, left, and Robert Covington celebrate a basket during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Sixers beat Spurs 97-78, end 13-game skid in San Antonio

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, celebrates his 3-point shot with T.J. McConnell, right, during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Embiid, 76ers power past Bucks 116-94 and into 6th in East

By MIKE CRANSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) beats Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown (7) to the ball during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Embiid scores 26, Sixers beat Celtics 89-80

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) attempts to dribble between Philadelphia 76ers forwards Amir Johnson, left, and Robert Covington, right during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)

Joel Embiid, 76ers barely hold on, edge Raptors 117-111

By MIKE CRANSTON - Associated Press

Celtics, 76ers meet in London as NBA plays again in England

By SAM JOHNSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, center, goes up for a shot between Detroit Pistons' Anthony Tolliver, left, and Andre Drummond during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Simmons, Embiid lead 76ers in romp past Pistons, 114-78

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

76ers’ Embiid injures right hand in win over Suns

Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons, left, pulls in a rebound in front of Denver Nuggets guard Torrey Craig in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Bayless lifts Embiid-less 76ers over Nuggets 107-102

Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum, left, dribbles past Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Napier’s season-high 23 rally Blazers past 76ers, 114-110

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Fred VanVleet, right, steals the ball from Philadelphia 76ers Jerryd Bayless during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

DeRozan scores 29, Raptors beat slumping 76ers 102-86

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

76ers’ Joel Embiid missed 3rd straight game with sore back

Associated Press

Sixers C Embiid sidelined by back injury

Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook, right, looks to make his move on Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, left, of Australia, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Westbrook triple-double keys OKC in 3OT thriller vs 76ers

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21), of Cameroon, and Dario Saric (9), of Croatia, go for rebound against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Embiid scores 28 in return as 76ers top Timberwolves in OT

By TYLER MASON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers Ben Simmons, of Australia, goes up for the dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Embiid, Simmons lead 76ers from Process to work in progress

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons' Andre Drummond (0) is blocked by Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Embiid waves goodbye to Drummond, Pistons in 108-103 win

By MIKE CRANSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) goes up for a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

76ers standout Joel Embiid named ‘Rising Star’ athlete by SI

Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) goes up for a shot against Utah Jazz's Derrick Favors (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Fired-up Joel Embiid powers 76ers over Jazz 107-86

By MIKE CRANSTON - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, left, goes up for the shot with Philadelphia 76ers' Robert Covington, right, defending during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Curry scores 35, Warriors rally to beat 76ers 124-116

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press