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Sports News of Sunday, 3 November 2024

    

Source: BBC

NBA investigating alleged Embiid altercation

Joel Embiid has not played since helping Team USA win gold at the Paris Olympics in August Joel Embiid has not played since helping Team USA win gold at the Paris Olympics in August

The NBA has announced an investigation following an alleged physical confrontation between Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and a reporter.

Embiid approached the reporter in the locker room regarding an article that mentioned his son and deceased brother, while also questioning his fitness and professionalism.

The seven-time NBA All-Star and 2023 MVP has not participated in any games this season due to a knee injury.

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

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