76ers Star Joel Embiid Suspended For Shoving Reporter: NBA

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been suspended for three games without pay after a heated altercation with a reporter, the NBA announced on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The incident occurred in the team’s locker room following a 124-107 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday.

Jillian Pikora

11/05/2024 5:46 p.m.

“Mutual respect is paramount to the relationship between players and media in the NBA,” Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations, said. “While we understand Joel was offended by the personal nature of the original version of the reporter’s column, interactions must remain professional on both sides and can never turn physical.”

Embiid’s suspension will begin with the next NBA regular-season game for which he is eligible to play, impacting his availability for key matchups.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been suspended for three games after shoving a reporter in a post-game outburst, the NBA announced Tuesday.

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