NBA fines 76ers $100K for "inconsistent" statements on Joel Embiid's status
The NBA fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 on Tuesday for public statements that were "inconsistent" with the status of Joel Embiid's health.
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The NBA fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 on Tuesday for public statements that were "inconsistent" with the status of Joel Embiid's health.
All-Stars Embiid and George's season debuts remain on hold and both players will miss Wednesday's game against Detroit with knee injuries.
Joel Embiid has yet to make his debut in the 2024-25 regular season for the Philadelphia 76ers, but he's already picked up a technical foul.
The Toronto Raptors beat Philadelphia 115-107 to snap a seven-game losing streak against the 76ers Friday night.
Damian Lillard scored 30 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 25 and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 124-109 in the season opener for both teams.
According to ESPN, the NBA is likely to investigate the Philadelphia 76ers about Joel Embiid's player participation. Embiid will miss the season opener against the Bucks and didn't play in the preseason.
Joel Embiid didn't play in the preseason due to what the Sixers called left knee management.
Here are three storylines to watch as the Philadelphia 76ers begin the 2024-25 season with a new big three.
The Sixers will be without Joel Embiid and Paul George for Wednesday's season opener vs. the Bucks because of knee injuries.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will not play the rest of the preseason as part of what the team calls left knee management.
Paul George ditched Los Angeles and decided to help form a new Big Three in Philadelphia with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
76ers center Joel Embiid is hosting a party Friday in Nicetown. It's a night of basketball, food, and games at the "In Memory of Arthur" block party. The event is named in honor of Embiid's late brother who died in a car accident in 2014 at the age of 13.
The Sixers and Joel Embiid agreed to a three-year max contract extension to keep the former MVP in Philadelphia through 2029.
John Gonzalez of CBS Sports joined Pat on Gallen of Questions to discuss the Sixers signing nine-time All-Star Paul George and the team's other moves in the offseason.
Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid was removed from the starting lineup and didn't play in Team USA's 103-86 win over South Sudan in the Olympics on Wednesday.
Paul George ditched Los Angeles and decided to help form a new Big Three in Philadelphia with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
Mt. Joy lead singer Matt Quinn tells CBS News Philadelphia's Pat Gallen why he would rather get dunked on by Sixers superstar Joel Embiid and helps pick the Philadelphia Phillies' next playoff song if they move on from "Dancing on My Own."
Sixers superstar Joel Embiid had a rough Team USA debut Wednesday night, fouling out in just 12 minutes in the U.S.'s 86-72 win over Canada in an exhibition game before the Paris Olympics.
Bronny James is expected to go in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft, but the Sixers could draft him to lure LeBron James this offseason.
Joel Embiid will be a special guest Saturday on CBS Sports' UEFA Champions League Today Pre-Match Show before the final between Real Madrid and Dortmund.
The Philadelphia 76ers are strapped with cap space and assets to build around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Here are nine wing targets for the Sixers this offseason.
Sixers president Daryl Morey on Monday held his end-of-season press conference, discussing finding a fit to play with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, Buddy Hield's future, and Philadelphia's plans for this offseason.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey scored seven points in the final 25 seconds of regulation to force overtime against the Knicks, leading Philadelphia to a 112-106 win.
Philadelphia Sixers star Joel Embiid is listed as questionable for Tuesday night's game against the New York Knicks, a must-win for the 76ers as they battle to stay alive in the NBA playoffs.
At a barber shop in Philadelphia's Fitler Square, fans discussed sports Monday, and many had tough words for the 76ers after Sunday's loss to the Knicks. They also addressed star Joel Embiid's comments about how many fans were in the stands. "The fans don't play the game," one said.
The temperatures Wednesday afternoon in the Philadelphia region will help some of the widespread snow melt.
More than week after a major snowstorm swept through Philadelphia, some residents say lingering ice and snow are still causing problems in their neighborhoods.
Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play to snap a 20-game streak without a goal, Dan Vladar made 26 saves, and the Flyers ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Capitals 4-2.
The death last month of former NFL player Kevin Johnson is possibly linked to three other killings of unhoused people in the same area that occurred over the last four months, detectives said.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
The temperatures Wednesday afternoon in the Philadelphia region will help some of the widespread snow melt.
More than week after a major snowstorm swept through Philadelphia, some residents say lingering ice and snow are still causing problems in their neighborhoods.
Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play to snap a 20-game streak without a goal, Dan Vladar made 26 saves, and the Flyers ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Capitals 4-2.
More than week after a major snowstorm swept through Philadelphia, some residents say lingering ice and snow are still causing problems in their neighborhoods.
A foster mom in Philadelphia is facing a murder charge after a toddler drowned in the bathtub in her care.
A crash in Bensalem near I-95 left a New York man dead and four other people injured early Tuesday morning, police said.
It's time to nominate your favorite Philadelphia places for a special version of Monopoly.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a 518,000-square-foot warehouse that may become a detention facility.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
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.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play to snap a 20-game streak without a goal, Dan Vladar made 26 saves, and the Flyers ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Capitals 4-2.
The death last month of former NFL player Kevin Johnson is possibly linked to three other killings of unhoused people in the same area that occurred over the last four months, detectives said.
Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 128-113 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
A Philadelphia Eagles fan says a ticket transfer mix-up left him without $1,700 worth of seats until StubHub reversed course and issued a refund.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
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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.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region will be above freezing in the afternoon Wednesday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
On Tuesday night, the pub brought together newlyweds and long-time married couples who all met at McGillin's, had their first date there, got engaged there, or had another romantic connection.
The automotive parts recycling center in Glenolden would be located on the 500 block of South Ridgeway Avenue.
Nine days after a major snowstorm swept through Philadelphia, some residents say lingering ice and snow are still causing problems in their neighborhoods — prompting a mix of responses from neighbors and city crews.
Olin Chamberlain Jr., a basketball player at Temple University in Philadelphia, has some big shoes to fill -- he's the grandnephew of basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain.