The NBA season is missing some star players due to injuries, including the 76ers’ Joel Embiid. Originally expected to play the entire season, Joel Embiid was unable to continue due to his lack of fitness.
But a subsequent inquiry revealed that the 76ers had disclosed false information about his condition. This led to a hefty fine for the team.
The NBA has reportedly fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 for giving misleading information about Joel Embiid’s health. The league found that statements from team president Daryl Morey and coach Nick Nurse didn’t match Embiid’s real condition and broke the NBA’s Player Participation Policy.
This investigation started after Embiid missed the season opener and other games due to a knee issue. While the Sixers said he was “responding well to his plan,” the NBA found this misleading. The league’s communications team later shared more details on the fine.
“The NBA today fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 for public statements, including by the President of basketball operations Daryl Morey and head coach Nick Nurse, that were inconsistent with Joel Embiid’s health status and in violation of NBA rules, including the league’s player participation policy.”
Latest update on Joel Embiid’s injury
The Philadelphia 76ers have shared very little about Joel Embiid’s injury status. He hasn’t played since the season started and also missed preseason games to treat his left knee. It’s still unclear when he’ll return, and he’s likely to miss the next home game against the Detroit Pistons.
Team officials report that Embiid is responding well to his treatment and will undergo another check this week. The 76ers want to be careful with his recovery, making sure he’s fully ready for the playoffs.
