This Saturday, several American media reported that the NBA had opened an investigation, following an altercation between Joel Embiid and a journalist.
Joel Embiid in turmoil. This Saturday, several American media reported that the Philadelphia 76ers star was the subject of an NBA investigation, following an altercation that the pivot, now 30 years old, allegedly had with a journalist, in the locker rooms. He is a chronicler of
Philadelphia Inquirer who was allegedly pushed by the NBA player.
This journalist was, very recently, critical, during one of his comments devoted to the recurring injuries of the main person concerned. In this written comment, there was also a reference to Embiid's son but also to Embiid's late brother. American media cite an NBA spokesperson, who said in particular on this subject: “We are aware of reports of an incident in the Sixers locker room this evening and we are beginning an investigation. »
Embiid has yet to play this season
Best player in the NBA in 2023, Joel Embiid, also crowned Olympic champion this summer, with the United States during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games (July 26 – August 11), has still not set foot on the floor since the starts this new 2024-2025 regular season, due to a knee injury. Deprived of one of their strong men, the Sixers got off to a bad start this new year, with a record of four defeats in five matches already played. Their last loss dates from this Saturday evening, against the Memphis Grizzlies (107-124).
The Philadelphia franchise is currently thirteenth in the Eastern Conference standings. After this new defeat, Embiid would have had a “verbal exchange” with Marcus Hayes, journalist from theInquirer and author of this famous critical article, according to information from Shams Charania, journalist fromESPN always well-informed: “Embiid objected to a recent article that referenced his deceased brother and son, and Embiid shoved the reporter. There was no punch. »
