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“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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