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Keith Pompey injury and suspension
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• Atlantic Notes: Edgecombe, Minott, Bridges, Raptors
VJ Edgecombe missed the Sixers‘ game tonight against the Magic due to hip soreness, reports the Philly Inquirer’s Keith Pompey (via Twitter). Pompey notes that despite receiving the day-to-day injury designation, Edgecombe was a part of shootaround this morning and will be a participant in practice next week, barring a setback. Edgecombe staying healthy is […]...2025
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• Paul George: “I’ve Still Got A Lot Of Game In Me”
Paul George isn’t guaranteed to be ready for opening night after undergoing offseason knee surgery, but he remains confident that he’ll return to the player he used to be once he’s fully healthy, writes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. George had the procedure in mid-July and still hasn’t been cleared for contact drills. He […]...2025See also Paul George
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• Sixers’ Paul George says confidence hasn’t wavered despite ‘rock bottom’ seasonPaul George’s status for opening night remains unclear as he continues to recover from offseason knee surgery. But the 76ers star says his confidence hasn’t wavered. “Again, getting healthy, I’m the Paul George that the Sixers went out and signed,” George said, via Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I do think I’ve still got […] The post Sixers’ Paul George says confidence has...2025Read about Paul George -
• Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Smart, Thomas, Bassey
Despite the Sixers‘ lottery luck that landed them prized rookie VJ Edgecombe, the team’s outlook hasn’t changed, writes Keith Pompey of The Inquirer. Everything still revolves around the health of Tyrese Maxey and especially Paul George and Joel Embiid. That plan has already hit a snag with the announcement that George underwent knee surgery following […]...2025Read about Tyrese Maxey
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• Atlantic Notes: Bona, Grimes, Lillard, Knicks
Adem Bona was one of the few bright spots in a disastrous year for the Sixers, and the rookie center is eager to get an early start on next season tonight in the Salt Lake City Summer League, writes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Injuries to Joel Embiid, Andre Drummond and others created unexpected […]...2025Read about Adem Bona
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• Eric Gordon Faces Decision On Player Option Amid Uncertain Role with Sixers
Veteran guard Eric Gordon can lock in a guaranteed payday by exercising his $3.4 million player option with the Philadelphia 76ers — but doing so may come with a reduced role in a crowded backcourt. As noted by The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey, Gordon is weighing his options after a frustrating, injury-shortened 2024-25 campaign that […] The post Eric Gordon Faces Decision On P...2025Click for news about Eric Gordon
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• Atlantic Notes: Embiid, Sixers, Horford, Raptors
Sixers head coach Nick Nurse thinks Philadelphia is on the cusp of figuring out its next treatment plan for All-Star center Joel Embiid, per Keith Pompey of The Philadelpahi Inquirer. At the end of February, Embiid was shut down for the rest of the season with left knee swelling. “…I think they are getting closer […]...2025See more articles Nick Nurse
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• Sixers Notes: Embiid, Season, Horford
After sitting out a team practice Sunday, Sixers center Joel Embiid is now questionable to suit up for Monday’s tilt against the Bulls as he grapples with a lingering knee injury, per Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer (Twitter link). The seven-time All-Star has only suited up for 19 games this season. In those contests, […]...2025Continue with Joel Embiid
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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 […]...2025Continue with 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 […]...2025See also 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 more 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 […]...2025See more 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 […]...2024Read about 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 […]...2024Click for news about 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 […]...2024Visit the page 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 […]...2024See also 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,” […]...2024Click for news about 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 […]...2024Read about 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 […]...2024Continue with 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 […]...2023See more articles 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...2023See more articles 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 […]...2023Read about 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 […]...2023See also 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 […]...2023Visit the page 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....2022Visit the page 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...2020See also 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...2020Continue with 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...2020See more 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