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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, left, walks on the court during the beginning of the second half of Game 1 against the Boston Celtics in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series, Monday, May 1, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Embiid: MVP is validation, but NBA title is still the goal

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts after a score by Tobias Harris in the first half during Game 2 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Brooklyn Nets, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) **FILE**

76ers’ Embiid earns his first NBA MVP trophy

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid during the first half of Game 3 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Thursday, April 20, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

76ers star Joel Embiid out for Game 1 vs. Celtics with knee injury

Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts after being hurt during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets in Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Thursday, April 20, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) **FILE**

76ers remain unsure if injured Joel Embiid can play in East semis

Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers, right, talks to James Harden during the second half of Game 4 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Sixers’ sweep gives Embiid time to heal up for second round

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (0) reacts after scoring during the second half of Game 4 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

76ers finish sweep of Nets without Embiid in 96-88 win

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, drives into Philadelphia 76ers forward P.J. Tucker in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 27, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Embiid sits out, Jokic leads Nuggets past 76ers 116-111

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Knicks won 116-110. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

When did the NBA MVP become this toxic?

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Charlotte Hornets center Montrezl Harrell reacts after a play during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a two-year contract with free-agent center Harrell in a move that will reunite him with coach Doc Rivers, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 because the deal has not been officially announced.(AP Photo/Rusty Jones, File) **FILE**

Former Wizards center Montrezl Harrell, 76ers agree to deal

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo (13), P.J. Tucker (17), and Max Strus (31) celebrate past Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) during the second half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Thursday, May 12, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Heat beat 76ers in Game 6 to advance to East finals

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) wipes his face during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) **FILE**

76ers, Mavericks try to stave off elimination in Game 6

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) and Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo battle for the ball during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

76ers fined $50,000 for Embiid injury status violation

Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid celebrates as Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby, left, walks past after Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

76ers’ Embiid has broken orbital bone, as East semis loom

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, reacts following an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 133-120. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) **FILE**

76ers celebrate Embiid’s scoring title, push MVP contention

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) loses the ball next to Philadelphia 76ers guard Seth Curry (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Beal returns as Wizards cruise to victory over 76ers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic dribbles aduring the first half of the team's preseason NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) **FILE**

International big men rule NBA with their all-around skills

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) goes to the basket during their NBA playoff basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, in Atlanta, in this Saturday, June 12, 2021, file photo. Simmons says he's taking his ball and going home. The 76ers say they still want their disgruntled All-Star guard. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File) **FILE**

76ers ready to start season without Ben Simmons drama

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) touches his right side after he fell on the court during the first half of Game 4 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Washington Wizards, Monday, May 31, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Joel Embiid to miss Game 5 against Wizards with meniscus tear in knee

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) reacts after he made a three-point basket during the second half of Game 4 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Monday, May 31, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards sees ‘hack-a-Ben Simmons’ strategy pay off, forces Game 5 after Joel Embiid injury

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) gestures after he made a basket during the first half of Game 3 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Washington Wizards, Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Joel Embiid’s playoff career high puts Wizards on brink of elimination

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times