Joel Embiid got the bag. A big one. Embiid, the All-Star center for the Philadelphia 76ers, has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $196 million. The deal ends any speculation that Embiid would test the free-agent waters and hunt for an NBA title somewhere other than in the City […]
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NBA Playoffs High Guys: Spida Mitchell Drops 45 Points, Banged-Up Joel Embiid Notches 40
Donovan “Spida” Mitchell shrugged off a poor first half and led the Utah Jazz to a comeback victory with 45 points in Game 1 against the LA Clippers. Even with a painful knee injury, Joel Embiid from the Philadelphia 76ers dominated the Atlanta Hawks with 40 points in a Game […]
NBA Playoffs: Joel Embiid’s Knee Injury Will Determine the Outcome 76ers/Hawks Series
Embiid, or not Embiid? That’s the million dollar question on the minds of fans and sports bettors heading into the second round of the NBA playoffs. If Joel Embiid can play and contribute with a torn meniscus injury, then the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers could hold off the Atlanta Hawks in […]
NBA Playoffs Preview: Embiid’s #1 Philadelphia 76ers vs Beal, Westbrook and the #8 Washington Wizards
Get ready for Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons to throw down against Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook in one of the most exciting opening round draws in the 2021 NBA Playoffs. Washington Wizards secured the #8 seed via the play-in tournament and now battle the Philadelphia 76ers in the first-round […]
2021 NBA MVP Odds: Nikola Jokic Frontrunner with 3 Weeks Remaining
With three weeks remaining in the regular season, Nikola Jokic from the Denver Nuggets is the consensus favorite to win the 2021 NBA MVP. You can back Jokic to win the MVP at -360 odds over at DraftKings, while Joel Embiid from the Philadelphia 76ers is the closest competitor at […]
Injury Report: Joel Embiid (Knee) Returns to Philly on Saturday
After suffering a bone bruise injury to his knee, Joel Embiid will return to action after missing three weeks for the Philadelphia 76ers. Embiid, the second-highest scorer in the NBA, averages 29.9 points and 11.5 rebounds per game. Without the All-Star, the 76ers still went 6-3, but they gave up […]
Injury Report: Philly’s Joel Embiid Out 2-3 Weeks with Bone Bruise
The Philadelphia 76ers saw their entire season flash before their eyes when Joel Embiid crashed hard to the floor during the third quarter of Philly’s game against the Washington Wizards. Embiid, the leading scorer for the 76ers and current favorite to win the NBA MVP, suffered a knee bone contusion […]
Barber Shop Blues: Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons Out of All-Star Game (Contract Tracing)
The 2021 NBA All-Star Game tips off tonight in Atlanta, but two members of the Philadelphia 76ers will not be participating in the game due to COVID-19 health protocols and contract tracing. Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons will miss the All-Star Game because they received haircuts from a barber that […]
2021 NBA MVP Odds: Joel Embiid New Betting Favorite
Heading into the All-Star Break, Joel Embiid is the new betting favorite to win the 2021 NBA MVP at +200 odds, slightly ahead of LeBron James. Luka Doncic, the preseason consensus favorite to win MVP, saw his MVP odds slip to +1200. The Greek Freak won the MVP the last […]
NBA High Guys: Philly’s Joel Embiid Destroys Da Bulls with Career-High 50 Points
No Ben Simmons? No problem. Joel Embiid torched the Chicago Bulls for a career-high 50 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their 20th win of the season. No one on Chicago could stop Embiid, who hauled down 17 rebounds in a 112-105 victory. The 50 points helped, but Embiid […]
LeBron James and Joel Embiid New Betting Favorites for NBA MVP
Square bears love a front runner, so it’s no shocker that the best players on the top team in each conference also happen to top the NBA MVP futures board. LeBron James (+350 odds) and Joel Embiid (+600 odds) are the favorites for NBA MVP, according to a recent update […]
BetMGM Makes More Moves in Pennsylvania, Partners with 76ers
Less than a week after debuting in Pennsylvania on the NBA’s opening night, BetMGM and the Philadelphia 76ers announced a multi-year partnership agreement. Announced Tuesday, the deal gives BetMGM’s logo key placement inside the Wells Fargo Center, including on the pole pads on either side of the court during 76ers […]
Joel Embiid Injury: Surgery to Repair Torn Ligament in Dislocated Finger
Philadelphia 76ers center, Joel Embiid, will be sidelined indefinitely while he recovers from surgery to repair torn ligaments on his left hand after he suffered a dislocated ring finger injury against the Oklahoma City Thunder. On Thursday, team officials announced Embiid would be out indefinitely. ESPN reported Embiid will be […]
NBA Atlantic Preview: Philadelphia 76ers Best Starting Five in East
Joel Embiid plays on one of the best “starting 5” rosters in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers, who should have an easy path to their first Atlantic Division title in almost 20 seasons. The Sixers are the best team in a weak division that’s on the mend. With the […]