HENDERSON, Nev. — Joel Embiid Two options are available: red, blue and blue in the U.S. or blue, white, red of France. His decision could be the key to an Olympic medal France remains hopeful that Embiid (the reigning NBA scoring champion) will choose to wear France’s colors for the Paris Olympics 2024, even though … Read more
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Joel Embiid American citizen. Cameroon native, Embiid stated that he was sworn into citizenship in Philadelphia two weeks ago. The NBA scoring champ and Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center stated that his family — his wife and young son — was a key factor in his decision. “I’ve lived here for a long … Read more
Gary Bettman, NHL commissioner, isn’t certain if he will be open to restoring Joel Quenneville to the league if the former coach requests it. “I don’t know. That’s something I have to discuss with him directly,” Bettman stated to ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap Friday’s episode. Quenneville has resigned Florida Panthers After an investigation, it was revealed … Read more
5:30 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Philadelphia’s City Council voted to give Joel EmbiidThursday morning, an MVP award was presented. Instead of the NBA’s Most Valuable Player trophy, the NBA’s superstar center for the Philadelphia 76ersHe had hoped for victory this year but ended up second behind Denver NuggetsCenter Nikola JokicHe’ll be content with the title … Read more
2:42 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — After acquiring James HardenAt the trade deadline, Philadelphia 76ersThey hoped that this would be their year and they would make it to the conference finals and then on to the NBA playoffs. Philadelphia lost 99-90 to the Toronto Maple Leafs for its fourth season in five years. Miami … Read more
12:59 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN MIAMI — Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel EmbiidBe congratulated Nikola JokicThe NBA Most Valuable Player award was won for the second consecutive season. He added Tuesday night that there was no “right or wrong” answer from any of the deserving candidates. Embiid stated that he will only be focusing on “the … Read more
7:32 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — Saturday night, the NBA announced that the Philadelphia 76ersFor violating the league’s injury reporting rules, they were fined $50,000 Joel EmbiidThe following was the scene in the lead up to the club’s 99-79 win over the Miami Heat Friday. According to the NBA, the 76ers failed to inform … Read more
12:09 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA – The Phantom of the Process is back – and it’s for the best Philadelphia 76ersIt’s not too late. Joel EmbiidHe returned from a concussion and facial fracture, and played 36 minutes. He scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to take his 76ers to victory. 99-79Victory over the … Read more
11:49 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN CAMDEN N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ersFriday morning announcement of the superstar center Joel EmbiidHe has passed the NBA’s concussion protocol, and participated in the morning shootaround before Game 3 of Philadelphia’s Eastern Conference semifinal. Miami HeatFriday night, moving him just a few steps closer to the court. After being hit … Read more
SUNRISE FL. — Joel Quenneville, a three time Stanley Cup winner, is not telling Gary Bettman that he plans to coach next season. Bettman would be in the loop about that news. Quenneville, Florida’s coach, resigned in October. Details of how Quenneville did this were not available. Chicago BlackhawksMishandled allegations that a player had been … Read more