Dwight Howard on Joel Embiid: ‘Embiid is the toughest to guard because he knows how to flop. He knows how to use his size and strength when he has to. He can shoot really well. If I used to be checking him, I’d beat him up and down the court docket, not letting him get straightforward factors, don’t go for no pump fakes. (…) I’m crowding his house as a result of I do know he’s both going to do like this and attempt to go round me. I’m consuming that house up as quickly as I see the ball come up, as quickly as he goes like this, I’m getting proper up beneath him so the following time he places it down he’s going to have to show his again or give it some thought. So Embiid is a kind of unicorns.
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Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
It appears Joel Embiid may very well be listed as questionable on a game-by-game foundation for nonetheless lengthy his left foot sprain lingers.
Kelly Oubre Jr., who performed within the Sixers’ first 30 video games, could miss his third in a row. Andre Drummond isn’t on the damage report.
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 3:54 PM
It appears Joel Embiid may very well be listed as questionable on a game-by-game foundation for nonetheless lengthy his left foot sprain lingers.
Kelly Oubre Jr., who performed within the Sixers’ first 30 video games, could miss his third in a row. Andre Drummond isn’t on the damage report.
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 3:54 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
The Sixers have an damage report for tomorrow night’s sport @ Brooklyn:
Joel Embiid — left foot sprain — QUESTIONABLE
Kelly Oubre Jr. — left hand sprain — DOUBTFUL
Jared McCain and KJ Martin stay OUT. Pete Nance (two-way) additionally OUT. – 3:33 PM
The Sixers have an damage report for tomorrow night’s sport @ Brooklyn:
Joel Embiid — left foot sprain — QUESTIONABLE
Kelly Oubre Jr. — left hand sprain — DOUBTFUL
Jared McCain and KJ Martin stay OUT. Pete Nance (two-way) additionally OUT. – 3:33 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
A handful of ideas and notes on in the present day’s Sixers damage report earlier than their matchup in opposition to the Golden State Warriors, together with an attention-grabbing Joel Embiid factor that may very well be one thing and may very well be nothing and signal on Paul George’s again:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 4:55 PM
A handful of ideas and notes on in the present day’s Sixers damage report earlier than their matchup in opposition to the Golden State Warriors, together with an attention-grabbing Joel Embiid factor that may very well be one thing and may very well be nothing and signal on Paul George’s again:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 4:55 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
As Embiid has dealt along with his foot sprain, he has at all times been listed on damage stories with that and “sinus fracture; masks.” However in the present day, it solely says “left foot sprain.” May imply he’s executed with the masks, may very well be an oversight, may very well be me studying approach an excessive amount of into it. We’ll see. – 4:37 PM
As Embiid has dealt along with his foot sprain, he has at all times been listed on damage stories with that and “sinus fracture; masks.” However in the present day, it solely says “left foot sprain.” May imply he’s executed with the masks, may very well be an oversight, may very well be me studying approach an excessive amount of into it. We’ll see. – 4:37 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
The Sixers have an damage report for tonight’s sport @ the Golden State Warriors:
Joel Embiid — left foot sprain — QUESTIONABLE
Andre Drummond — left toe sprain — OUT
Kelly Oubre Jr. — left hand sprain — OUT
KJ Martin and Jared McCain stay OUT as effectively. – 4:31 PM
The Sixers have an damage report for tonight’s sport @ the Golden State Warriors:
Joel Embiid — left foot sprain — QUESTIONABLE
Andre Drummond — left toe sprain — OUT
Kelly Oubre Jr. — left hand sprain — OUT
KJ Martin and Jared McCain stay OUT as effectively. – 4:31 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
If Ball-Mitchell-Tatum-Giannis-Cities begin for the East I’m assuming reserves will probably be: Garland, Brown, Younger, Brunson, Mobley, Lillard and perhaps Embiid?
With Maxey/Cunningham/Herro subsequent up.
That’s assuming reserves are nonetheless 2 G, 3FC, 2 WC. – 1:40 PM
If Ball-Mitchell-Tatum-Giannis-Cities begin for the East I’m assuming reserves will probably be: Garland, Brown, Younger, Brunson, Mobley, Lillard and perhaps Embiid?
With Maxey/Cunningham/Herro subsequent up.
That’s assuming reserves are nonetheless 2 G, 3FC, 2 WC. – 1:40 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
First batch of NBA All-Star fan voting returns are out. Joel Embiid and Paul George are eighth and ninth in Jap Convention frontcourt voting, whereas Tyrese Maxey is seventh amongst Jap Convention guards: pic.x.com/I27VUNJcxK – 1:01 PM
First batch of NBA All-Star fan voting returns are out. Joel Embiid and Paul George are eighth and ninth in Jap Convention frontcourt voting, whereas Tyrese Maxey is seventh amongst Jap Convention guards: pic.x.com/I27VUNJcxK – 1:01 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
That’s a very robust loss for the Sixers, they did 97 % of the work to steal one with out Embiid. 15-0 run to shut it for the Kings.
Maxey and George did a whole lot of great things tonight. However man, they each actually, actually struggled offensively within the final three minutes. – 12:29 AM
That’s a very robust loss for the Sixers, they did 97 % of the work to steal one with out Embiid. 15-0 run to shut it for the Kings.
Maxey and George did a whole lot of great things tonight. However man, they each actually, actually struggled offensively within the final three minutes. – 12:29 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Paul George is down and damage after a tough fall. Joel Embiid and his teammates checking on him. – 10:52 PM
Paul George is down and damage after a tough fall. Joel Embiid and his teammates checking on him. – 10:52 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Seems Paul George wanted what most stars have to get going, just a few early touches and rhythm.
Nick Nurse has to determine the right way to overlay that with Embiid and Maxey. – 10:50 PM
Seems Paul George wanted what most stars have to get going, just a few early touches and rhythm.
Nick Nurse has to determine the right way to overlay that with Embiid and Maxey. – 10:50 PM
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Dwight Howard on Defensive Player of the Year award: ‘I could have won it every year I played in the league, like if I had enough minutes and enough time I would feel like I could win it. I say protection is all about conditioning and mindset. Once I performed in my prime I by no means acquired drained, by no means acquired drained, so my exercise regime was very, very robust to ensure that me to not get drained in video games. I used to be in a position to play if I needed to play 48 minutes I may play with out getting drained. So that’s key, that’s key, it’s conditioning. Conditioning brings a lot confidence and swag to your sport. If you’re in such good condition you’re similar to ‘why you assume I smile a lot?’ -via YouTube / January 4, 2025
Congratulations are in order for former NBA champ Dwight Howard and rapper Amy Luciani. They revealed an engagement, and went public with their relationship, in separate Instagram posts on Friday. -via New York Post / December 20, 2024
Dwight Howard: I’m not retired yet but I’ll take it 😅 I’m extremely grateful I simply pray they don’t do me like they did the final record🙏🏾 -via Twitter @DwightHoward / December 19, 2024
Austin Krell: The Sixers list Joel Embiid as questionable due to left foot sprain and “R sinus fracture – mask” for tomorrow’s game in BKN. Kelly Oubre Jr. is uncertain with a sprained left hand. -via Twitter @NBAKrell / January 3, 2025
Jimmy Butler is due $52 million subsequent season, nevertheless it feels like he’ll absolutely opt-out for an extended contract with extra assured cash, if not a decrease yearly wage. Over the summer season, Philadelphia tried to engage Miami on a Butler deal before agreeing to terms with George — Joel Embiid wanted a reunion with Butler and pushed for it, according to sources who spoke to Yahoo Sports over the summer and recently. -via Yahoo! Sports / January 3, 2025
Austin Krell: Joel Embiid is QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s game with a sprained left foot. Andre Drummond (left toe sprain) and Kelly Oubre Jr. (left hand sprain) are OUT. -via Twitter @NBAKrell / January 2, 2025
