NBA Fans React to Joel Embiid News Before Clippers-76ers

Update at 1:32 PM PT: The NBA has announced Joel Embiid has been suspended for three games.

Via NBA: "Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been suspended three games without pay for shoving a member of the media, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. Embiid's actions took place in the 76ers locker room after the team's 124-107 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday at Wells Fargo Center."

Dumars added in a statement, "Mutual respect is paramount to the relationship between players and media in the NBA. While we understand Joel was offended by the personal nature of the original version of the reporter's column, interactions must remain professional on both sides and can never turn physical."

The following has been released by the NBA: pic.twitter.com/eOQoaZxdUT
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) November 5, 2024

Embiid has not yet played in a game this NBA season as he manages a knee injury. This has generated a lot of discussion, as both Embiid and his new star teammate Paul George had missed the first five games of the season.

George made his return to action on Monday, making his 76ers debut in a loss to the Phoenix Suns. This injury return for George comes just in time for him to face his former team, as the 76ers will play the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome on Wednesday.

Ahead of this matchup, there was some Embiid news revealed by Sam Amick of The Athletic.

Via Amick: “The hope, as team sources shared Monday, is that Embiid could play as soon as Wednesday’s game against the LA Clippers (unless he’s suspended by then). He recently began practicing in five-on-five action, worked out extensively before the game against the Suns and is expected to take part in individual workouts Tuesday in Los Angeles that will set the stage for what comes next. Barring a setback, it seems likely there is an end in sight here very soon.”

The latest on Joel Embiid, the (decade of) Philly pressure that is at an all-time high yet again, and why the Sixers are still holding out hope that this calculated risk pays off, at @TheAthletic https://t.co/yT9W7w3Jpu
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) November 5, 2024

NBA fans have been reacting to this news.

Via @TVMoviefan30: "The game is at 10 he will get suspended at 9:55 sixers luck"

The game is at 10 he will get suspended at 9:55 sixers luck
— Moviefan (@TVMoviefan30) November 5, 2024

Via @Phillyfloyd: "In comes Adam Silver with a 5 game suspension"

In comes Adam Silver with a 5 game suspension
— Kyle Floyd (@Phillyfloyd) November 5, 2024

Via @MAButz: "The game is on ESPN tomorrow night so it would make perfect sense."

The game is on ESPN tomorrow night so it would make perfect sense.
— Mike Butz (@MAButz) November 5, 2024

Via @8Fourteen: "this is the sixers typical leak style, he’s coming back"

this is the sixers typical leak style, he’s coming back https://t.co/1GXMMAYN83
— seto kaiba 🇺🇬 (@8Fourteen) November 5, 2024

Via @EmbiidIsHim: "I can have some joy watching basketball again"

I can have some joy watching basketball again https://t.co/NpRHG7dHqx
— Joel Embiid Truther (@EmbiidIsHim) November 5, 2024

As many fans predicted, Embiid has been suspended for shoving a reporter after the 76ers vs. Memphis Grizzlies game.

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