Report: Sixers' Embiid ruled out for Game 1 of Eastern Conference Semifinals

As expected, Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid will not play in the first game of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Celtics, ESPN reports.

Curry scores playoff career-high 50 as Warriors down Kings

Stephen Curry scored a playoff career-high 50 points and answered time and again to will the defending champions on in their quest for a repeat, Kevon Looney grabbed 21 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by beating the Sacramento Kings 120-100 in Sunday’s winner-take-all Game 7.

Injured Embiid 'doubtful' for Game 1 against Celtics, 76ers coach says

Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers says NBA MVP finalist Joel Embiid is doubtful for Game 1 of the playoff series against the Celtics with a sprained right knee.

76ers remain unsure if injured Embiid can play in East semis

The Philadelphia 76ers still aren't saying if Joel Embiid will be able to return from a sprained right knee and play next week in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Joel Embiid has sprained LCL in right knee, reports say

Joel Embiid's status remains uncertain as the 76ers head into the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The MVP finalist has reportedly been diagnosed with a sprained LCL, adding to a growing list of recent playoff injuries.

Sixers' sweep gives Embiid time to heal up for second round

Joel Embiid received news this week that he has heard far too many times in the last few years. He was going to be sidelined in the playoffs.

76ers finish sweep of Nets without Embiid in 96-88 win

It gave them a sweep and made them the first team to reach the second round of the playoffs. Philadelphia will play the winner of the series between the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks.

76ers' Joel Embiid out of Game 4 with sprained knee

Joel Embiid will sit out because of a sprained right knee when the Philadelphia 76ers try to complete a sweep of the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday.

Embiid gets late block as Maxey, 76ers take 3-0 lead on Nets

Joel Embiid, limping throughout the game and perhaps lucky not to have been ejected for kicking a Nets player in the groin area, blocked a potential tying basket with 8.8 seconds left and the Philadelphia 76ers beat Brooklyn 102-97 to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.

Embiid gets flagrant, no ejection for groin kick to Claxton

Philadelphia center Joel Embiid was given a flagrant foul but not ejected early in Game 3 against Brooklyn after kicking Nets center Nic Claxton in the groin.

Fan sues Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal over incident at Orlando Magic game

A Florida basketball fan has filed a civil lawsuit against NBA star Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards alleging assault, battery, and negligence following an incident that happened in March at the end of a game against the Orlando Magic.

Maxey, Embiid, Harris power 76ers to 96-84 win over Nets

Tyrese Maxey scored 33 points, Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris had 20 apiece, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-84 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series.

Harden scores 23 as 76ers cruise past Nets 121-101 in Game 1

James Harden hit seven 3-pointers and had 23 points and 13 assists, NBA MVP finalist Joel Embiid scored 26 points and the Philadelphia 76ers pushed back Mikal Bridges and the Brooklyn Nets in a 121-101 Game 1 victory.

Embiid, Jokic, Antetokounmpo finalists for NBA MVP award

The three leading vote-getters for the league’s individual awards were announced Friday and the marquee category featured familiar names.

NBA playoffs start Saturday: What to know

Here’s a rarity: All five teams from one division are going to the NBA playoffs.

76ers take aim at Nets in hope for 1st NBA title since 1983

The Philadelphia 76ers have higher expectations than beating the Brooklyn Nets in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

Dallas Mavs fined $750K for benching star players

The NBA determined the Dallas Mavericks were too blatant in their attempts to tank the season's final two games.

76ers to start playoffs against the Nets

The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Brooklyn Nets in game one of the Eastern Conference first round.

Independent review set for Philadelphia 76ers proposed arena

Mayor Jim Kenney called the proposal announced last summer "an exciting opportunity" but said officials must understand the impact it may have on the surrounding communities.