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Magic news: Sixers’ Joel Embiid believes Markelle Fultz can be one of the ‘top-scoring guards’ in the NBA
Markelle Fultz had a productive night for the Orlando Magic against the Philadelphia 76ers, and his former Sixers teammate Joel Embiid couldn’t be happier for him. Fultz played for 21 minutes before fouling out in their preseason showdown with the team that drafted him. The 21-year-old guard finished with 12 points, one rebound, five assists […] The post Magic news: Sixers’ Joel Embiid believes Markelle Fultz can be one of the ‘top-scoring guards’ in the NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Oct 10, 2019
Sixers’ Joel Embiid to sit Friday vs. Hornets, will play Sunday vs. Magic
Joel Embiid will sit out Friday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets, but is slated to play on Sunday when the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Orlando Magic, according to Derek Bodner of The Athletic. The Sixers are already employing the load management plan they have in place for Embiid, who played a career-high 64 games […] The post Sixers’ Joel Embiid to sit Friday vs. Hornets, will play Sunday vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lake Show Life Oct 9, 2019
Los Angeles Lakers: JaVale McGee among 4 most undervalued centers in NBA
Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee is among the most undervalued big men in the NBA. These three other centers join him in that distinction. The NBA is filled with a lot of terrific big men nowadays, and the Los Angeles Lakers have one in Anthony Davis. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers and Nikola […] Los Angeles Lakers: JaVale McGee among 4 most undervalued centers in NBA - Lake Show Life - Lake Show Life - A Los Angeles Lakers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Inquisitr Oct 6, 2019
NBA Rumors: Here Are The Players Who Got Shorter When The League Forced Teams To List Accurate Heights
Draymond Green just lost two inches. Joel Embiid is no longer a 7-footer. The heights, they are a-changin’. This offseason, the NBA mandated that all teams take accurate readings of player heights and list their actual ages, ending the long-held practice of teams listing players taller than their actual height. Marc Stein of the New York Times tweeted about the change last month, noting that the league had notified all teams that they must certify and submit to the league the precise height and age for every player on their rosters. Those results are now in. As teams have been...
ClutchPoints Oct 6, 2019
Sixers’ Joel Embiid will be load-managed but may change depending on health
The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to make a run for the NBA Finals. With the help of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, the Sixers are considered by some as favorites to come out of the East. However, the main issue with the Cameroonian center is his health. He’s never had a season of basketball where […] The post Sixers’ Joel Embiid will be load-managed but may change depending on health appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Oct 5, 2019
Sixers’ Joel Embiid may play both ends of back-to-backs this season
The Philadelphia 76ers have always been extremely cautious with the health of Joel Embiid. After the team drafted Embiid with the third overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, he would miss each of the next two seasons due to lingering knee issues. Although Embiid has established himself as one of the best players in […] The post Sixers’ Joel Embiid may play both ends of back-to-backs this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Oct 4, 2019
Sixers news: Joel Embiid, Philly ‘aiming to be the top defense in the league’
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid firmly believes defense wins championships, and that is why he wants the Sixers to be the best in that department in the 2019-20 season. Embiid said that he and the Sixers are “aiming to be the top defense” in the NBA, and he is confident they have the necessary […] The post Sixers news: Joel Embiid, Philly ‘aiming to be the top defense in the league’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Oct 4, 2019
Al Horford believes Sixers star Joel Embiid is ‘the best big man in the league right now’
Philadelphia 76ers power forward Al Horford believes Sixers star Joel Embiid “is the best big man in the league right now.” Horford and Embiid form a lethal frontcourt duo in Philly. For the past few years, Horford has defended Embiid really tough when the Sixers and Boston Celtics have played, so fans in Philadelphia are […] The post Al Horford believes Sixers star Joel Embiid is ‘the best big man in the league right now’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Oct 4, 2019
Joel Embiid has been busting Roy Hibbert’s ass in workouts
Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid says he has been busting Roy Hibbert’s ass at Sixers practice. The Sixers hired Hibbert to a player development coaching role this summer. Embiid says Hibbert is a great guy who has been helping him get better. #Sixers center @JoelEmbiid on what its like working with 7-foot-2 player […] The post Joel Embiid has been busting Roy Hibbert’s ass in workouts appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Oct 4, 2019
Jimmy Butler told Joel Embiid to ‘continue to dominate’ after going to Heat
Though they won’t be suiting up in the same colors this season, Miami Heat swingman Jimmy Butler had some motivational words for his former Sixers teammate, Joel Embiid. Butler’s message to Embiid for this season? “Continue to dominate.” “That’s my [guy],” Butler said via Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. “For real. And we do […] The post Jimmy Butler told Joel Embiid to ‘continue to dominate’ after going to Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Oct 4, 2019
Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons detail feelings after Game 7 loss vs. Raptors
Philadelphia 76ers superstars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons recently sat down with Shams Charania of The Athletic, as they discussed the bitter end to the Sixers’ 2018-19 campaign. For those who may have forgotten, it was eventual Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and his Toronto Raptors that ended the dream of the Sixers following his unforgettable […] The post Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons detail feelings after Game 7 loss vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Oct 4, 2019
Sixers’ Al Horford already seeing signs of leadership from Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid
New Philadelphia 76ers addition Al Horford is already seeing signs of growing leadership in teammates Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, noting the two young stars are ready for the next challenge: “They’re proven players in the NBA, they’re All-Stars, I feel they’re ready to take that next challenge, and I’m ready to take that next […] The post Sixers’ Al Horford already seeing signs of leadership from Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Oct 3, 2019
Sixers’ Joel Embiid wishes Jimmy Butler ‘was still on the team’
Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid wishes All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler was still on the Sixers. Butler and Embiid developed a nice rapport last season, but it didn’t last long. Butler is now on the Miami Heat after signing a four-year, $140.8 million deal with the Heat as part of a sign-and-trade deal with […] The post Sixers’ Joel Embiid wishes Jimmy Butler ‘was still on the team’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Oct 3, 2019
Joel Embiid: 3 bold predictions for the Sixers center in 2019-20 NBA season
The Philadelphia 76ers’ season ended abruptly last season after a last-second jumper by the Toronto Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard in the Eastern Conference Semifinals messed up their NBA Finals goals. Joel Embiid literally cried his heart out after the loss on the Raptors’ home court. That’s why Embiid is focused on leading the Sixers to the […] The post Joel Embiid: 3 bold predictions for the Sixers center in 2019-20 NBA season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Oct 2, 2019
Joel Embiid talking with Al Horford on how they could best play together
Sixers superstar Joel Embiid is spending the first few days of training camp trying to figure out a way to mesh alongside newcomer Al Horford, who is bound to slide up to the power forward position in Brett Brown’s starting lineup. The Philadelphia 76ers will trot out the tallest lineup in the league with a […] The post Joel Embiid talking with Al Horford on how they could best play together appeared first on ClutchPoints.
