Philadelphia Doctor Says Joel Embiid's Torn Ligament In Thumb 'Not A Career-Ending Injury'
Doctors say Embiid's thumb injury is common and the surgery to fix it is pretty basic.
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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.
It was an electric night in South Philadelphia as the 76ers beat the Raptors 112-97 on Monday night, taking a 2-0 lead over Toronto in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
Philly is the first major city to reinstate this mask mandate.
The 76ers sure hope The Beard is good to go — not just for the opening-round Eastern Conference series against Toronto — but for a deep run into June.
The 76ers are holding their end-of-season press conference Monday afternoon.
The Sixers' season is over after a devastating Game 7 loss to the Hawks.
Ben Simmons' foul-shooting woes so far in the playoffs aren't just obvious -- they're basically unprecedented.
One of the ugliest losses you'll ever see.
Stephen Curry is taking on the role of the supportive brother as Seth Curry, and the 76ers, continue their 2021 NBA Playoff run.
The Sixers are expected to be without one of their starters for at least the next two weeks.
The Sixers fell short of a comeback in Game 1 against the Atlanta Hawks.
As if Joel Embiid starting wasn't enough to get the Philly crowd hyped up, WWE star Triple H rang the bell before Game 1 against the Atlanta Hawks.
Embiid was officially listed as questionable due to a cartilage tear in his right knee.
Embiid's official status for the Sixers' second-round series opener is questionable because of a cartilage tear in his right knee.
Embiid has small lateral meniscus tear in his right knee.
The 76ers-Hawks series begins Sunday at 1 p.m. in Philadelphia.
Ben Simmons had 19 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds to keep the top-seeded 76ers in the hunt for their first championship since 1983.
It is loud down at the Wells Fargo Center as the Sixers have a full crowd for Game 5.
It's unclear what caused the plane to break down.
Joel Embiid exited Monday night's Game 4 loss late in the first quarter after taking a hard fall behind the baseline when his shot was blocked by Wizards' Robin Lopez.
Sixers head coach Doc Rivers strongly defended Ben Simmons to the media following Monday night's Game 4 loss to the Washington Wizards.
Sports fans continue to display their worst behavior during the NBA Playoffs.
Embiid set a career playoff high with 36 points and the Sixers routed Washington 132-103 on Saturday to take a 3-0 lead.
With support from WWE's resident good-time guys, Joel Embiid has channeled his inner wrestler and learned to Thrust the Process.
