Joel Embiid News Archive
News -- June 2021 (112)
- 6/16 Pro Sports Outlook: The Best of the Day: June 14th, 2021: See the best of the day in sports from June 14, 2021, including NBA All-Defense selections, Trae Young evening up the series against...
- 6/16 HoopsRumors: NBA Announces 2020/2021 All-NBA Teams: The NBA has officially announced the All-NBA First, Second, and Third Teams for the 2020/21 season, with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading...
- 6/15 The Sixer Sense: Sixers-Hawks Game 4 takeaways: Joel Embiid is all that matters: The Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks head back to the Wells Fargo Center tied 2-2, with Game 5 airing Wednesday, June 15 at...
- 6/15 HoopsRumors: Atlantic Notes: Embiid, Scariolo, Kemba, Knicks: After going 0-for-12 from the field in the second half of the Sixers‘ Game 4 loss to Atlanta on Monday, star center Joel...
- 6/15 The Cold Wire: 3 Reasons Bucks Have Evened NBA Playoff Series With Nets: The Milwaukee Bucks looked like they were going to be swept by the Brooklyn Nets not that long ago. Game 2 of the series...
- 6/15 The Sixer Sense: GRADES: Joel Embiid runs out of gas in Sixers' Game 4 loss to Hawks: The Sixers' big first half would not be enough as the game’s biggest superstars struggled and the secondary leads became...
- 6/15 Section 215: The Philadelphia 76ers are only as good as Joel Embiid: The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the best teams in the NBA; that is indisputable. They finished out the regular season with...
- 6/15 Pro Sports Outlook: Philadelphia 76ers Lack of a True Closer Could Be Their Downfall: The Sixers went ice cold late in their Game 4 loss to Atlanta, proving that the 76ers lack of a true closer could be their downfall...
- 6/15 Soaring Down South: Atlanta Hawks: Clint Capela finishes third in All-Defensive voting: While it may not seem like much, Clint Capela finishing third among centers in All-Defensive voting deserves mentioning. The Atlanta...
- 6/15 Section 215: Philadelphia 76ers: Matisse Thybulle earns All-Defense honors after all: Do postseason awards matter in the NBA? Honestly, no... unless one of your favorite team's players is winning them. Despite...
- 6/15 FanSided: NBA Twitter had jokes while Joel Embiid roasted Clint Capela in Game 4: Joel Embiid is having himself a game on Monday night and NBA Twitter can't get enough of it. Fresh off being named to...
- 6/15 HoopsRumors: NBA All-Defensive Teams Announced: The NBA has officially announced the voting results for its two 2020/21 All-Defensive teams. Jazz center Rudy Gobert, the Defensive...
- 6/14 Prime Time Sports Talk: The Daily Wager: NBA, NHL, MLB Bets for 6/14: Good to be back once again. Let’s see if we can keep the winners coming and bulk up the billfold with a bet from each sport tonight....
- 6/14 The Sixer Sense: Sixers podcast: Game of Zones creator Adam Malamut: On this episode of The Sixer Sense Podcast, we welcome Adam Malamut to talk about his cult classic series, Game of Zones, and...
- 6/14 Zone Coverage: Tiny Nick’s Gambling Picks: 6/14: Locks NBA – 76ers Team Total Over 114.5 (-110): 6:30 PM CT on TNT I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – this number...
- 6/14 The Sixer Sense: Sixers: The unanswerable Bucks vs. Nets question: The Philadelphia 76ers are currently occupied with the Atlanta Hawks -- a fervent and capable second-round opponent who already...
- 6/14 Soaring Down South: The Atlanta Hawks big men need to study tape of Al Horford: In order for the Atlanta Hawks to get back into the series against the Philadelphia 76ers, they are going to need to slow down...
- 6/14 HoopsRumors: Eastern Notes: Harris, Irving, Harden, Bucks, Martin: Sixers forward Tobias Harris has become a reliable secondary option on offense for the franchise, Tom Moore of the Bucks County...
- 6/12 The Lead: Who Will Fortify OKC’s Fountain of Youth?: The Oklahoma City Thunder went full tank mode this season. Even so, they still grew. Besides Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — a...
- 6/12 Pro Sports Outlook: When the Bench Balls Out, the 76ers Have No Weaknesses: The 76ers bench had 30 points in the first half, and when they ball out, Philadelphia has no weaknesses and are extremely tough...
- 6/12 The Sixer Sense: GRADES: Sixers drub Hawks to retake home court advantage: In the last game, Atlanta struggled to contain Sixers All-StarJoel Embiid. That pattern did not cease in game 3. If anything,...
- 6/11 SGPN: NBA Weekend Picks Crossover w/ NBA Gambling Podcast (Ep. 1027): NBA Weekend Picks Crossover w/ NBA Gambling Podcast Sean Green (@SeanTGreen) hops on as a guest of the NBA Gambling Podcast with...
- 6/11 Zone Coverage: Tiny Nick’s Gambling Picks: 6/11: Locks MLB – Astros -1.5 (+100) @ Twins: 7:10 PM CT on Bally Sports North Don’t let last night’s improbable Minnesota Twins...
- 6/11 SGPN: NBA DFS Picks 6/11 – DraftKings GPP Picks: Happy Friday everybody! The grind don’t stop as we continue to roll through the second round of the NBA Playoffs. We have...
- 6/11 The Cold Wire: Did Nikola Jokic Deserve To Win His NBA MVP Award?: The NBA announced that the MVP of this season went to Denver Nuggets center, Nikola Jokic. The 2020-2021 NBA MVP, Nikola...
- 6/11 Zone Coverage: Two Ways Karl-Anthony Towns Can Evolve His Game Next Year: In his first six seasons, Karl-Anthony Towns has already cemented himself as the second-best player in Minnesota Timberwolves...
- 6/11 IroniqMedia: Brooklyn Nets: Joel Embiid is Their Biggest Title Obstacle: The Brooklyn Nets on paper are clearly the most talented team in the NBA. They have three elite superstars in Kevin Durant, Kyrie...
- 6/11 Last Word on Sports: Odds Sliced on Brooklyn Nets Winning the NBA Championship: Ahead of the NBA Playoffs, the last year’s champions Los Angeles Lakers were the #1 favorite for another title. But, they’re...
- 6/11 Pro Sports Outlook: What’s Happening in Sports: June 11, 2021: See what's happening in sports on June 11, 2021 ft. the latest updates, highlights, facts, & more with 76ers vs. Hawks and Suns...
- 6/10 The Sixer Sense: Sixers strike back in Game 2 vs. Hawks: Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Atlanta Hawks was quite an interesting game....
- 6/10 Section 215: Philadelphia 76ers: Tobias Harris is the perfect second unit anchor: The Philadelphia 76ers' bench is an unusual bunch. Sure, the Sixers' second unit has a number of quality players...
- 6/10 The Sixer Sense: Sixers-Hawks Game 2 takeaways: Joel Embiid makes his MVP case: After a troublesome performance in Game 1, the Philadelphia 76ers bounced back with a 118-102 victory to tie the series. Things...
- 6/10 Section 215: Philadelphia 76ers: Ben Simmons' DPOTY snub says more about the voters: When news broke that Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid came in second for 2021 NBA MVP to Western Conference darling Nikola...
- 6/10 HoopsRumors: Sixers Notes: Embiid, Milton, Simmons, Curry: Joel Embiid didn’t get the MVP trophy he thought he deserved, so he turned his attention back to the pursuit of an NBA title,...
- 6/9 Pro Sports Outlook: Joel Embiid Showed Why He’s the NBA’s MVP When Healthy: On the same night Joel Embiid got second place in the MVP voting, he showed why he deserves it when healthy after a 40-point double-double...
- 6/9 Pro Sports Outlook: The Best of the Day: June 8th, 2021: See the best of the day in sports from June 8, 2021 including Nikola Jokic's MVP award, Donovan Mitchell's spectacular Game 1,...
- 6/9 RotoExperts.com: Wednesday June 9 NBA Fantasy Recap: NBA DFS Fantasy Recap Joel Embiid Joel Embiid was last night’s fantasy winner with 66.25 points. The Philadelphia...
- 6/9 Section 215: Philadelphia 76ers: You need to be willing to ride or die with Shake Milton: The Philadelphia 76ers were in a bit of a rough spot last night. Despite receiving yet another historic performance from the...
- 6/9 SlackieBrown.com: Updated NBA Championship Odds & Semifinal Preview: Updated NBA championship odds and semifinal preview. The post Updated NBA Championship Odds & Semifinal Preview appeared...
- 6/9 Blue Man Hoop: Stephen Curry didn't win MVP, but he should have: Stephen Curry didn't win MVP. Nuggets' Nikola Jokic won the most-coveted player-specific hardware the league can offer,...
- 6/9 The Sixer Sense: GRADES: Shake steps up in Sixers' Game 2 victory: The last time the Sixers faced the Hawks, Trae Young punished Doc Rivers' second-ranked defense. Joel Embiid put up heavy...
- 6/9 Overtime Heroics: 2021 NBA MVP: Nikola Jokic Wins His First MVP: The 2021 NBA MVP award has been awarded to Denver Nuggets center, Nikola Jokic. He averaged 26.4 points, 8.3 assists, and 10.8...
- 6/9 Section 215: Philadelphia 76ers: Joel Embiid's MVP campaign comes up just short: Joel Embiid is the best two-way center in the NBA. Though he only appeared in 51 regular season games in a 72 game season -...
- 6/9 HoopsRumors: Jokic Wins Most Valuable Player Award: 6:45pm: Jokic was the runaway winner, Blake Murphy of The Athletic tweets. He received 91 of 100 first-place votes and racked...
- 6/8 Pace And Space: Too Good Too Fast: The Mavericks’ Luka Doncic Problem: Consider a tale of two NBA franchises, one whose fans suffered a seeming eternity of futility packed into just five years or so,...
- 6/8 Hoops Habit: NBA Playoffs: 10 best players this postseason after Round 1: The NBA playoffs are where amazing happens. That's the NBA's marketing tagline, but it's also true. To elevate...
- 6/8 Hoops Habit: Sixers: 3 critical goals for their run through the NBA playoffs: The Philadelphia 76ers have almost completed the process. They have built themselves up from one of the worst teams in the league...
- 6/8 Overtime Heroics: 3 Keys for the 76ers to Advance vs the Hawks: As I was going on with my day, full-knowing I was going to miss the first half of Game 1 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta...
- 6/8 The Sixer Sense: Sixers-Hawks Game 1, a game to forget: The Atlanta Hawks took Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 128-124 at the Wells Fargo...
- 6/8 Pro Sports Outlook: What’s Happening in Sports: June 8, 2021: See what's happening in sports on June 8, 2021 ft. the latest updates, highlights, facts, & more with Clippers vs. Jazz and Hawks...
- 6/8 The Cold Wire: Why Brooklyn Nets Are NBA Title Favorites This Postseason: The Brooklyn Nets were able to take Game 1 in their second-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks. Three to go.#NETSLEVEL...
- 6/7 Pro Sports Outlook: What Happened in Sports: June 6, 2021: What happened in sports on June 6, 2021 ft. Julio Jones to the Titans, Clippers beating Mavs in Game 7, Hawks taking Game 1 in...
- 6/7 Pro Sports Outlook: Bogdan Bogdanovic Has Been Atlanta’s X-Factor All Season and in Game 1: It was Bogdan Bogdanovic who stepped up late and was the X-factor for Atlanta in Game 1, like he has been for the Hawks all season...
- 6/7 Pro Sports Outlook: The Best of the Day: June 6th, 2021: See the best of the day in sports from June 6, 2021, including Julio Jones' trade to Tennessee and Game 7 between the Clippers...
- 6/7 The Lead: Disaster Strikes Philly in Sixers-Hawks Series Opener: On Sunday afternoon, the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers dropped the opening game of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, 128-124....
- 6/7 The Cold Wire: 3 Reasons Hawks Can Upset 76ers In NBA Playoffs: The Atlanta Hawks were able to upset the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their second-round NBA postseason series. The...
- 6/7 Section 215: Philadelphia 76ers: Doc Rivers was his own worst enemy in Game 1: Prior to the Philadelphia 76ers Game 1 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, I wrote a piece detailing how I felt the Sixers had the necessary...
- 6/7 SocraticGadfly: Another first-round exit for Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavs; What's needed? New coach? New GM? New owner?: Despite a great effort by Luka Doncic in Game 7, the Dallas Mavericks lost Game 7 to the Clippers and have another first-round...
- 6/7 The Sixer Sense: Sixers: 3 lessons from lousy Game 1 vs. Hawks: The red-hot Atlanta Hawks laid siege to the Wells Fargo Center Sunday afternoon, and the Philadelphia 76ers were ill-prepared...
- 6/7 The Sixer Sense: GRADES: Too little, too late in Sixers' Game 1 loss to Hawks: The Sixers fell to the Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks, 128-124, in a thrilling Game One of the Eastern Conference semifinals....
- 6/6 Pro Sports Outlook: OTD in 2001: Allen Iverson’s Iconic Step Over Ty Lue in Lakers Only Playoff Loss: June 6, 2001: Allen Iverson's iconic step over Ty Lue fueled a 48-point performance that gave the Lakers their only postseason...
- 6/6 PeachBasket: Best Trade Packages For Damian Lillard: The Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum backcourt has seem to run it’s course. After a disappointing 4-2 series loss to a depleted...
- 6/6 Section 215: Philadelphia 76ers: Joel Embiid is more Bret Hart than Shawn Michaels: In the mid-1990s, you were either a Shawn Michaels guy or a Bret Hart guy. You either loved - or loved to loathe - the flashy...
- 6/6 HoopsRumors: Sixers Center Joel Embiid Will Play In Game 1; Hawks’ De’Andre Hunter Out: Joel Embiid will be in the Sixers‘ starting lineup for today’s opener of their second-round series with the Hawks,...
- 6/6 Last Word on Sports: Philadelphia 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks Playoff Preview: The stage is set for the Eastern Conference Semifinals as the Philadelphia 76ers will host the Atlanta Hawks in Game One this...
- 6/6 The Sixer Sense: What the Sixers must do to defeat the Atlanta Hawks: The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Washington Wizards in five games to advance to the second round of the Eastern Conference...
- 6/6 The Sixer Sense: Sixers vs. Hawks: Series preview and predictions: The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Atlanta Hawks in the 2021 Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Sixers enter the series as betting...
- 6/6 The Sixer Sense: Sixers: 3 advantages over Hawks in second round: The Philadelphia 76ers are widely favored over the Atlanta Hawks in the second round of the NBA playoffs despite uncertainty around...
- 6/6 Section 215: Philadelphia 76ers: You don't beat the Atlanta Hawks by playing their way: Joel Embiid is the most dominant paint scorer in the NBA. He's a beast in the post-up, a crafty offensive mind with more...
- 6/6 HoopsRumors: Atlantic Notes: Embiid, Simmons, Celtics, Lowry: Joel Embiid has been listed as questionable for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, tweets Shams Charania of The Athletic....
- 6/5 NetsRepublic.com: Brooklyn Nets/Milwaukee Bucks Playoff Preview: There is no shortage of content previewing the Eastern Conference Semifinals series between the Brooklyn Nets and the Milwaukee...
- 6/5 Prime Time Sports Talk: Atlanta Hawks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Playoff Preview: The Atlanta Hawks made things look easy in their first-round matchup against the New York Knicks. The Knicks were one of the NBA’s...
- 6/5 HoopsRumors: Atlantic Notes: Green, Knicks Offseason, Embiid: Nets forward Jeff Green will miss Game 1 of the conference semifinals series with the Bucks due to a left plantar fascia strain,...
- 6/4 SGPN: NBA Playoff Picks: Eastern Conference Semifinals: The biggest X factor heading into the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals is the man pictured above – Joel Embiid. Stop me...
- 6/4 Clocker Sports: It Needs to Actually (Finally) Be ‘Dame Time’: Perhaps for the first time in his career, following another early exit from the NBA Playoffs, Damian Lillard needs to be more...
- 6/4 Last Word on Sports: Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks NBA Playoffs Recap: The Atlanta Hawks versus the New York Knicks turned out to be one of the biggest surprises in the first round of the playoffs....
- 6/4 The Sixer Sense: Sixers: 5 storylines to watch vs. Hawks in second round: The Philadelphia 76ers will battle the Atlanta Hawks in the conference semifinals -- a sneakily challenging matchup made only...
- 6/4 The Sixer Sense: Sixers: Atlanta's going to be a bigger problem than you think: Having completed their gentleman's sweep of the Washington Wizards, the Philadelphia 76ers have earned some much needed rest...
- 6/4 HoopsWire: Sixers Aim To Keep Good Thing Going, Perhaps Minus Joel Embiid: With the 76ers dispatching the Wizards in the first round of the playoffs, the attention has turned to the Hawks — and mostly,...
- 6/4 Prime Time Sports Talk: Boston Celtics Season Recap: A season of disappointment and pain for the Boston Celtics has mercifully come to an end at the hands of the Brooklyn Nets. The...
- 6/3 Last Word on Sports: Philadelphia 76ers vs Washington Wizards NBA Playoffs Recap: In this first-round series, it’s the Philadelphia 76ers who will move on after taking down the Washington Wizards. They...
- 6/3 The Sixer Sense: Joel Embiid injury history and updates: How often has Sixers center Joel Embiid been injured in his career? His unfair injury-prone reputation might make you think...
- 6/3 Last Word on Sports: NBA MVP 2021: Jokic, Embiid, or Curry?: The NBA regular season is a wrap. It’s now time to recognize the best and select the recipient of the 2021 NBA MVP award. ‘Tis...
- 6/3 Hoops Habit: Philadelphia 76ers: Did the Ben Simmons at center experiment work?: The Philadelphia Sixers had a strange adjustment between games four and five. Joel Embiid is injured with a small meniscus tear...
- 6/3 HoopsRumors: Poll Results: Hoops Rumors’ 2021 All-NBA Teams: The competition for the league’s 15 All-NBA spots was fiercer than ever in 2020/21, with tens of millions of dollars up for grabs...
- 6/3 Upside Hoops: MVP Race: Though we differ in preference, we inevitably come to a consensus.: With the regular season past its due date, the pundits begin delivery of their playoff narratives. Delayed as always, I find my...
- 6/3 HoopsRumors: Atlantic Notes: Embiid, Simmons, Harden, Randle: Sixers center Joel Embiid‘s status is uncertain after being diagnosed with a small lateral meniscus tear in his right knee,...
- 6/2 HoopsWire: Knee Injury To Sideline Sixers’ Joel Embiid For Game 5: All-Star center Joel Embiid will miss Game 5 of the 76ers’ playoff series vs. the Wizards on Wednesday after an MRI revealed...
- 6/2 SGPN: NBA Playoff Picks For Tonight & Thursday 6-3 (Ep. 1021): NBA Playoff Picks For Tonight & Thursday 6-3 The guys (@GamblingPodcast) are back at it making more NBA playoff picks for...
- 6/2 RotoExperts.com: MRI For Joel Embiid Reveals Small Meniscus Tear In Knee: The Philadelphia 76ers announced that the MRI on Joel Embiid’s injured knee revealed a small meniscus tear in his right...
- 6/2 Wiz of Awes: Washington Wizards: What to expect with Joel Embiid out for game five: Just when this series looked over, everything has been turned on its head. The Washington Wizards avoided the sweep, but lost...
- 6/2 HoopsRumors: Joel Embiid Has Small Meniscus Tear, Out For Game 5: The Sixers have provided an official update on Joel Embiid‘s status, announcing (via Twitter) that an MRI on the big man’s...
- 6/2 FanSided: Joel Embiid is out for Game 5 with a meniscus tear: ThePhiladelphia 76ers will not have Joel Embiidavailable to play in Game 5 onWednesday. If the Philadelphia 76ers want to close...
- 6/2 Zone Coverage: Tiny Nick’s Gambling Picks: 6/2: Locks NBA – Wizards/76ers First Half over 117 (-110): 6:00 PM CT on NBATV On Saturday I talked about how these teams love...
- 6/2 Prime Time Sports Talk: Corrigan’s Gambling Corner: NBA Playoffs Best Bets 6/2: Hello, and welcome back to the gambling corner. The NBA playoffs are off to a great start and so am I. We have a full slate tonight...
- 6/2 The Sixer Sense: Sixers: Tyrese Maxey should be starting in Joel Embiid's place: According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Sixers All-Star big man Joel Embiid is doubtful for Game 5 after injuring his knee in...
- 6/2 The Sixer Sense: Sixers can handle business in Game 5 -- even without Joel Embiid: Following the Philadelphia 76ers' disappointing Game 4 loss in the nation's capital, the series now shifts back to the...
- 6/2 Pro Sports Outlook: What’s Happening in Sports: June 2, 2021: See what's happening in sports on June 2, 2021 ft. the latest updates, highlights, facts, & more with Clippers vs. Mavs and Hawks...
- 6/2 The Game Haus: Wizards Stay Alive With Game 4 Win Against 76ersThe Washington Wizards went into last night’s game against the 76ers with their backs against......
- 6/2 Wiz of Awes: NBA Playoffs: 3 takeaways from Game 4 between Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers: Put those brooms away! Once again, with their backs against the wall, the Washington Wizardshave fought their way back to life....
- 6/2 HoopsRumors: Embiid Doubtful To Play In Game 5: Joel Embiid will be listed as doubtful for Game 5 of the Sixers’ first-round series against the Wizards on Wednesday, Adrian...
- 6/1 HoopsWire: East Notes: 76ers, Bulls, Pacers, Wizards: 76ers center Joel Embiid will receive an MRI on his injured right knee Tuesday and his status for Game 5 vs. the Wizards is uncertain,...
- 6/1 The Cold Wire: Predicting the Next 3 NBA Superstars In The League Today: The NBA is a superstar-driven league. We get to see players such as LeBron James and Kevin Durant dominate the league every...
- 6/1 The Sixer Sense: Sixers: Joel Embiid's injury status all that matters from Game 4: Nothing like a shocking loss to bring about mass hysteria in the fanbase. The Philadelphia 76ers, who many thought were in line...
- 6/1 The Sixer Sense: Sixers Game 4 observations: Ben Simmons not responsible for loss: The Philadelphia 76ers lost Game 4 to the Washington Wizards, an outcome very few expected after dominating the first three games....
- 6/1 HoopsRumors: Injury Notes: Embiid, Bertans, Celtics, CP3: As we relayed on Monday evening, Sixers center Joel Embiid left Game 4 vs. Washington due to right knee soreness after playing...
- 6/1 HoopsRumors: Davis Bertans Out 4-6 Weeks Due To Calf Strain: An MRI conducted on Davis Bertans‘ injured right calf revealed a Grade 2 strain, a source tells Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN...
- 6/1 Soaring Down South: The Atlanta Hawks have potentially been done a favor by the Wizards: While the Atlanta Hawks are yet to qualify for the second round of the playoffs. For this matter, so are the Philadelphia 76ers....
- 6/1 Section 215: Philadelphia 76ers: Even Tyrese Maxey couldn't overcome an Embiid injury: Without Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards aren't particularly different basketball teams. Sure,...
- 6/1 SGPN: NBA Playoff Picks For 6-1 And 6-2 (Ep. 1019): NBA Playoff Picks For 6-1 And 6-2 (Ep. 1019) The guys (@GamblingPodcast) partner up with the NBA Gambling Podcast hosts, Munaf...
- 6/1 The Sixer Sense: GRADES: Embiid gets hurt as Sixers drop Game 4 to Wizards: The Sixers couldn’t overcome Washington as Joel Embiid went down during the first quarter and never entered the game after the...
- 6/1 HoopsRumors: Embiid Leaves Playoff Game With Knee Soreness: Joel Embiid will not return to Game 4 of the Sixers’ first-round series against Washington with right knee soreness, the...
News -- May 2021 (148)