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Sports News of Wednesday, 6 November 2024

    

Source: BBC

Embiid given three-game ban for pushing journalist

Joel Embiid is yet to play for the Philadelphia 76ers this season Joel Embiid is yet to play for the Philadelphia 76ers this season

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has received a three-game suspension for an altercation with a journalist.

The 2023 NBA Most Valuable Player pushed a columnist from the Philadelphia Inquirer following a critical piece that mentioned his son and deceased brother, while also questioning his fitness and professionalism.

This incident occurred after the 76ers' defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies, with a score of 124-107 on Saturday.

Embiid, a seven-time All-Star, has not yet participated in any games this season due to a knee injury.

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