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76ers Fined $100K for Joel Embiid Injury Deception

12/4/2025

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The NBA fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 for violating injury reporting rules related to Joel Embiid.
The league said the 76ers failed to disclose Embiid's availability before the November 30 game against the Atlanta Hawks.
Embiid played despite being listed as 'Out' while returning from a nine-game knee injury.
The incident references prior violations, including three fines issued in 2024.
Embiid then missed the following game against the Washington Wizards for injury management.

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The NBA fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 for violating injury reporting rules related to Joel Embiid.
The league said the 76ers failed to disclose Embiid's availability before the November 30 game against the Atlanta Hawks.
Embiid played despite being listed as 'Out' while returning from a nine-game knee injury.
The incident references prior violations, including three fines issued in 2024.
Embiid then missed the following game against the Washington Wizards for injury management.