NBA Fans Amazed at Philadelphia 76ers' Fine for Joel Embiid's Status

NBA fans chime in online after 76ers receive fine following investigation into star center.

Apr 28, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks on during a break in action in the second half against the New York Knicks in game four of the first round in the 2024 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Shortly after Joel Embiid missed the Philadelphia 76ers season opener last week, reports emerged that the league would be investigating the situation. After days of minimal updates, news on a final result has surfaced.

The league announced Tuesday evening that the Sixers will be receiving a $100,000 fine regarding the investigation into Embiid's playing status. This punishment comes after the NBA came to the conclusion that Daryl Morey, Nick Nurse, and the Sixers were inconsistent in what Embiid was actually dealing with.

NBA fines Sixers $100,000 for statements concerning Joel Embiid’s health status made by Daryl Morey and Nick Nurse that violated league rules. Full statement: pic.twitter.com/D3JaungEZt

— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) October 29, 2024

Embiid has missed the first three games of the season due to injury management regarding his left knee. Dating all the way back to media day, the team stated on numerous occasions they planned on proceeding with caution in hopes of getting the former MVP to the postseason healthy.

As the news of this fine hit social media, fans quickly began chiming in with their thoughts. They were amazed to see the NBA hand out a fine simply for statements that were made.

fined 100k for statements is crazy ☠️

— Wost🐰 (@mosthiphop) October 29, 2024

Why is the league always obsessed with the 76ers?

— Hard Rock Bet (@HardRockBet) October 29, 2024

LMAOOOO OMG THEY HATE US BRO

— charc (@XOcharc) October 29, 2024

NBA aint messing around anymore

— Red Raider Man🌵 (@redraiderman1) October 29, 2024

100k is crazy

— TheCelticsEmpire (@EmpireOfCeltics) October 29, 2024

As of now, there is still no clear timeline on when Embiid will make his debut. Before practice on Tuesday, the team put out a statement that he and PG are not going to be suiting up Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. However, the two All-Stars did partake in some parts of practice.

Without two of their stars, the Sixers have come out of the gates with a 1-2 record. They secured their first win of the season on Sunday, largely due to a 45-point outburst from Tyrese Maxey. The shorthanded team will have an opportunity to get back to .500 on their home floor, squaring off against a familiar face in Tobias Harris and the Pistons.