Sixers' Joel Embiid Could Return For Game 3 Or 4 Against Miami Heat: Report
Joel Embiid would need to clear concussion protocols and see a doctor later this week to check out his orbital fracture in order to play.
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Joel Embiid would need to clear concussion protocols and see a doctor later this week to check out his orbital fracture in order to play.
Director of Sports Medicine for Jefferson 3B Othropedics Dr. Arthur Bartolozzi joined Eyewitness News This Morning to discuss Embiid's injury.
Philly fans are no strangers to booing when their teams aren't producing and they let the Sixers hear it after dropping Game 5, giving the Raptors life as they head back to their home court.
Doctors say Embiid's thumb injury is common and the surgery to fix it is pretty basic.
Embiid made his remarks to reporters after a 110-102 loss on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena.
The ligament tear is the latest injury Embiid will have to play through during the postseason.
There's fear Sixers' All-NBA star and MVP candidate Joel Embiid has a torn ligament in his right thumb, a report says.
Joel Embiid was heckled all night on Wednesday by fans inside Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, but ultimately, he had the last laugh.
The other finalists are reigning MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and the Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Joel Embiid averaged 30.6 points per game this season. He's the first Sixer to win the scoring title since Hall of Fame guard Allen Iverson did in the 2004-05 season.
Joel Embiid made his closing argument for MVP votes and all but wrapped up the NBA scoring title, scoring 41 points while collecting 20 rebounds and dishing out four assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 133-120 victory Saturday over the Indiana Pacers.
Joel Embiid had 30 points and 10 rebounds, James Harden added 24 points and the Philadelphia 76ers hung on for a 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers without LeBron James on Wednesday night.
Joel Embiid scored 37 points and James Harden had a 29 point triple-double as the Philadelphia 76ers made it two straight wins with their new duo by beating the New York Knicks, 125-109, on Sunday.
The countdown is on for Sixers fans as they await James Harden's debut Friday night.
Embiid put the 76ers ahead for good at 117-116 with a 10-footer with 2:32 left.
Joel Embiid once again proving he's the GOAT on Twitter.
Pairing former MVP James Harden with Joel Embiid is a slam dunk move for the Sixers.
The 27-year-old averaged 34 points, 10.8 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.5 blocks in 14 games in January.
Embiid, since Christmas Day, leads the NBA in scoring, averaging 34.7 points.
Embiid also had 12 rebounds and three blocks while making 17 of 23 field goals and 15 of 17 free throws.
Embiid has scored at least 31 points in every game during the winning streak and has averaged 33.2 points and 10.5 rebounds in that stretch
Joel Embiid has been named the NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Month of December.
Embiid scored 17 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter, hitting three jumpers in the final minutes and three free throws in the last four seconds to ice it
Joel Embiid has entered NBA health and safety protocols after testing positive for COVID-19, according to a new report.
Joel Embiid shook off lingering pain in his right knee and scored 30 points and grabbed 18 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 110-102 win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night.
Center City District Restaurant Week returns this weekend with more than 120 locations offering discounted dining deals.
Construction is underway at Ryan's Rise Up Café in Glen Mills with the goal of creating opportunities for people with disabilities.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
Jahmez Cartwright, a Philadelphia teenager, is missing, but police say his phone last pinged in San Diego.
Multiple players and people named in the college basketball point-shaving indictment are connected to the Philly region.
Center City District Restaurant Week returns this weekend with more than 120 locations offering discounted dining deals.
Jahmez Cartwright, a Philadelphia teenager, is missing, but police say his phone last pinged in San Diego.
Construction is underway at Ryan's Rise Up Café in Glen Mills with the goal of creating opportunities for people with disabilities.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
Center City District Restaurant Week returns this weekend with more than 120 locations offering discounted dining deals.
Construction is underway at Ryan's Rise Up Café in Glen Mills with the goal of creating opportunities for people with disabilities.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
Jahmez Cartwright, a Philadelphia teenager, is missing, but police say his phone last pinged in San Diego.
The 2025 mass shooting in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood left three people dead and 10 others wounded.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Minor league hockey returns to Trenton, New Jersey, in 2026-27 for the first time in 13 years: meet the Ironhawks of the ECHL.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
New Jersey is suing a recycling company over a series of fires at scrap metal yards in Camden.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
Multiple players and people named in the college basketball point-shaving indictment are connected to the Philly region.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Here's what to know about the Philadelphia Eagles' free agents, 2026 NFL draft picks and more heading into the offseason.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Tammie Souza has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a blustery Thursday night.
Love City, which is in Callowhill, will open a second brewery in Manayunk in the spring.
A new café opening soon in Glen Mills, Delaware County is giving people with disabilities a place to work, grow and thrive. Madeleine Wright reports.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners. Ryan Hughes reports.
SEPTA Transit Police says serious crime on the transit authority has reached its lowest in 10 years, and that its focus on crime is working.