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Keith Pompey injury and suspension
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• Injury Notes: Edwards, Knicks, Turner, Wade, Thomas, LaMelo
Sixers rookie Justin Edwards sprained his left ankle during a post-All-Star practice this week, according to Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports (Twitter link). The injury will cost Edwards at least a couple games. According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer (Twitter link), the 21-year-old has been ruled out for Thursday vs. Boston and Saturday […]...2025Check it out Justin Edwards
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• Sixers Notes: Embiid, Harris, Playoffs, Edwards, George
ABC/ESPN’s Lisa Salters reported on Sunday that Sixers center Joel Embiid said he would likely require another surgery and an extended recovery period to deal with his troublesome left knee, which has been bothering him for more than a year. A 76ers source tells Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer that Embiid and the team […]...2025Read about Lisa Salters
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• Eastern Notes: George, Kuzma, Valanciunas, Ingram, Butler, Wiggins
Paul George thought he’d be competing for a championship this season when he signed with the Sixers. Instead, the star forward has spent his first season in Philadelphia battling injuries. He has been sidelined by knee, groin, ankle and finger injuries that have limited him to 31 games. “It’s super frustrating,” George told Keith Pompey […]...2025Check it out Paul George
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• Paul George To Undergo MRI On Finger
Paul George suffered an injury to his left pinky finger during Saturday’s game at Chicago and will undergo an MRI on Sunday, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer (Twitter link). Sixers coach Nick Nurse told reporters that George jammed the finger, which caused him to be removed from the game in the second […]...2025See also Paul George
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• Sixers Notes: Injuries, Nance, Athleticism, Arena
In addition to being without Joel Embiid, Kyle Lowry, and Andre Drummond, as we relayed earlier, the Sixers have also ruled out Paul George (right ankle soreness), Tyrese Maxey (left hand sprain), and Caleb Martin (right groin soreness) for Tuesday’s game vs. Oklahoma City, per Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer (Twitter links). On the […]...2025Read about Joel Embiid
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• Atlantic Notes: George, Embiid, Anunoby, Boucher
Sixers stars Paul George (left knee bone bruise) and Joel Embiid (left knee injury management) will remain out for the team’s game on Wednesday vs. Houston, as Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer relays (Twitter link). While George was a partial participant in Tuesday’s practice, Embiid, Kyle Lowry (right hip strain), and Caleb Martin (low […]...2024See more Paul George
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• Injury Notes: Embiid, Sixers, Cavs, Hornets, Rozier
After previously being listed as questionable, reigning MVP Joel Embiid was subsequently ruled out by the Sixers ahead of Sunday’s season finale against Brooklyn, tweets Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports. Embiid’s official injury designation was left knee injury recovery, per Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer (Twitter link). When asked if he expected Embiid to […]...2024See also Joel Embiid
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• Atlantic Notes: Embiid, Reed, Celtics, Tillman, M. Williams
Joel Embiid isn’t eligible to win a second straight Most Valuable Player award, but that doesn’t bother him at all, writes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Sixers center will fall far short of the 65-game minimum to be considered for postseason honors after sitting out two months following meniscus surgery. Embiid returned this […]...2024Read about Joel Embiid
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• Injury Updates: Embiid, Lillard, Hart, Sharpe, Turner, Sochan, Huerter
Joel Embiid returned to the Sixers‘ lineup Tuesday, but he may not be available for an important showdown in Miami Thursday night, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The reigning MVP is listed as questionable for the contest after playing nearly 30 minutes and scoring 24 points in his first game since undergoing […]...2024Continue with Joel Embiid
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• Sixers Notes: Reed, Bamba, Embiid, Jones
Paul Reed is helping the Sixers battle to avoid the play-in tournament while Joel Embiid recovers from meniscus surgery, writes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. At 6’9″, Reed isn’t an imposing physical force like Embiid, but he has learned how to be effective against larger opponents. “I understand what the team needs from me,” […]...2024Continue with Paul Reed
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• Atlantic Notes: Maxey, Sixers, Simmons, Barnes, Agbaji
Tyrese Maxey capped a rare weekend at home by leading the Sixers to a win at Dallas Sunday afternoon, writes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Garland, Texas, native had a large contingent of family members in the crowd to watch his 24-point performance in a much-needed road victory. He had an injury scare […]...2024See more Tyrese Maxey
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• Sixers Notes: Embiid, Maxey, Harris, Drummond, Deadline Approach
As Joel Embiid prepares for surgery, Sixers coach Nick Nurse said the reigning Most Valuable Player is experiencing a range of emotions, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. “I think he’s probably a little up and down to be honest with you,” Nurse said on Monday. “But I get some pretty positive vibes, which […]...2024See more Joel Embiid
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• Sixers Notes: Oubre, Harden, Nurse, Morey, Embiid
Sixers forward Kelly Oubre has been cleared to play on Wednesday after going through a full practice on Monday, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Oubre has been sidelined since Nov. 10 due to injuries suffered in a reported hit-and-run accident. Oubre, who was signed to a one-year contract as a free agent, was […]...2023Check it out Kelly Oubre
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• Sixers’ Kelly Oubre set to return vs. Wizards on WednesdayIt’s been a while since Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre took the court for a game, but it appears his return is very near. Per Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Oubre will return from a broken rib and other injuries resulting from a reported hit-and-run accident vs. the Wizards on Wednesday. Oubre was a […] The post Sixers’ Kelly Oubre set to return vs. Wizards on...2023Visit the page Kelly Oubre -
• Injury Notes: Oubre, Sixers, Edwards, Murray, Booker, Wiggins
Sixers wing Kelly Oubre was a full practice participant on Thursday and also did some extra work after practice, per Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Oubre hasn’t played since November 10 after being struck by a vehicle. There was initially some optimism that he could be upgraded from out to questionable for Friday’s matchup […]...2023Check it out Kelly Oubre
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• Atlantic Notes: Korkmaz, Robinson, Poeltl, Embiid
Sixers wing Furkan Korkmaz is making progress from a hamstring injury but he’s not quite ready to play. He participated in Sunday’s practice, Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports tweets, but is doubtful to play on Monday. He could return for for Friday’s preseason finale. “I feel much better,” Korkmaz told Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia […]...2023Click for news about Furkan Korkmaz
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• Injury Notes: Embiid, Wizards, Raptors, Simmons, Gallinari
Sixers All-NBA center Joel Embiid sat out the second half of Philadelphia’ 116-91 blowout victory over the Bulls Wednesday with mild right calf tightness, but the team expects him to suit up for the Sixers’ next game Friday, per Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer (Twitter link). Rich Hoffman of The Athletic details how the […]...2023See more articles Joel Embiid
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• James Harden targeting Monday returnSixers star James Harden is targeting Monday’s game against his former team in Houston for his return from a right foot injury, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer....2022See also James Harden -
• Sixers’ Joel Embiid dealing with calf injury
Philadelphia 76ers superstar big man Joel Embiid appears to have sustained a minor injury of late, with reports now emerging that the 26-year-old is currently dealing with a calf issue. NBA insider Keith Pompey reports that Embiid will not be able to participate in the Sixers’ scrimmage game on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder: […] The post Sixers’ Joel Embiid dealing wit...2020Click for news about Joel Embiid
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• Joel Embiid hopes to return next Wednesday vs. Pistons
Joel Embiid hopes that he’ll be able to return to the Sixers lineup next Wednesday against Detroit, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic. Embiid has been sidelined since Feb. 26 due to a left shoulder injury. Embiid, who suffered the injury in a collision with Cavaliers center Ante Zizic, was diagnosed with a sprain after an MRI showed no significant structural damage. That diagnosis was vi...2020See also Joel Embiid
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• Sixers reportedly eyeing Pistons' Luke Kennard, Langston Galloway and free agent Jeff Green
The Sixers, reeling from a recent injury to center Joel Embiid and still missing departed 2019 free-agent wings Jimmy Butler and J.J. Redick, are apparently seeking reinforcements this season. Philadelphia has “expressed interest” in Pistons wings Luke Kennard and Langston Galloway, plus free-agent forward Jeff Green, multiple league sources tell Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Green pl...2020Check it out Langston Galloway
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• Report: Embiid to miss Sixers' three-game road trip
Joel Embiid will miss three games for the Sixers, including tonight’s tilt against the Wolves, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer tweets. The move to leave Embiid home during the three-game road trip is part of pre-determined maintenance. Embiid missed time following the All-Star break with knee soreness and other players, such as Jimmy Butler and Ben Simmons, have also missed time because ...2019See more Joel Embiid
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• With just nine games together, the stars must align for the 76ers
The Sixers have their ideal starting five after making separate in-season moves for Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris. However, their reward comes with a tax of unfamiliarity. The J.J. Redick–Joel Embiid–Ben Simmons-Harris-Butler unit has played just nine games together so far. While many playoff teams will try to give their starters some rest over the next two weeks, Philadelphia has no such luxury,...2019Read about Jimmy Butler
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• Sixers: Marjanovic suffered a bone bruise and a mild right knee sprain
Boban Marjanovic fell to the floor with what appeared to be a serious knee injury during the Sixers‘ win over the Pelicans on Monday. However, testing today came back better than expected with Philadelphia announcing that Marjanovic suffered a bone bruise and a mild sprain of his right knee. Brett Brown hopes that the 7-3 big man won’t miss significant time, although the coach won’t be relieved un...2019Click for news about Boban Marjanovic
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• Joel Embiid to Miss at Least a Week Due to Sore Left KneeJoel Embiid will sit out for at least one week as he undergoes physical therapy on a sore left knee. Embiid underwent an MRI which revealed no structural damage Tuesday. #Sixers coach Brett Brown on Joel Embiid. pic.twitter.com/DHSDglnIIH— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) February 20, 2019 Philadelphia Sixers head coach Brett Brown says the injury did not […] The post Joel Embiid to Miss at Le...2019See more Joel Embiid -
• Joel Embiid's back issues may become problematic for Sixers' playoff push
Joel Embiid‘s back soreness is creating a dilemma for the Sixers as they battle for home court advantage in the playoffs, writes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia may prefer to rest Embiid, but the team leads Boston by only a game and a half in the race for fourth place, and is in the middle of a challenging 12-game portion of its schedule. Embiid said his back was “pretty ti...2019Click for news about Joel Embiid
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• Jimmy Butler leaves Sixers’ win with groin injury
Sixers‘ swingman Jimmy Butler left the team’s eventual 116-102 victory over the Pistons with a groin injury. With 2:20 left in the first quarter, Butler left with obvious discomfort and did not return to the game. The four-time All-Star notched four rebounds and two assists while shooting 0-for-3 from the floor. After the game, Sixers’ head coach Brett Brown told reporters, including Keith Pompey ...2018Read about Jimmy Butler
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• 76ers expect Wilson Chandler's injury to linger into season
It appears Wilson Chandler‘s hamstring injury will linger at least a couple of weeks into the regular season, coach Brett Brown says in a video tweeted by Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chandler, who was acquired in an offseason trade with the Nuggets, has been sidelined since straining his left hamstring September 28 in an exhibition game against Melbourne United. “My experience with ...2018Check it out Wilson Chandler
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• Sixers waive Emeka Okafor, two others
Veteran center Emeka Okafor wasn’t able to earn a roster spot with the Sixers, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Okafor was waived Saturday, along with Cory Jefferson and Darin Johnson. Okafor, 36, signed a non-guaranteed deal for the veteran’s minimum shortly before training camp opened last month. He had been hoping to win a spot as a backup to Joel Embiid and a veteran lea...2018See also Emeka Okafor
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• Report: Wilson Chandler sidelined two to three weeks with hamstring injury
Newly acquired Sixers swingman Wilson Chandler will miss two to three weeks with an injured left hamstring, according to Chris Haynes of ESPN. That could keep him sidelined for the entire preseason and puts his availability in doubt for the October 16 season opener against the Celtics.Chandler will be focused on rehab and won’t join the team on its trip to China, according to Keith Pompey of the P...2018Continue with Wilson Chandler