The 76ers have been fined $100,000 by the NBA for public statements made by coach Nick Nurse and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey about the health status of Joel Embiid.
The 76ers have been fined $100,000 by the NBA for public statements made about the health status of Joel Embiid.
The NBA's investigation showed that the Sixers did not violate player participation policy with Embiid's missed games but did so with the public comments that did not properly reflect his health issues with his knee. In its statement, the league cited comments made by president of basketball operations Daryl Morey and coach Nick Nurse that were "inconsistent with Joel Embiid's health status and in violation of NBA rules."
The NBA said it has confirmed that Embiid has been unable to play so far this season because of a "left knee condition."has played for Philadelphia this season. George has been dealing with a bone bruise in his left knee. The Sixers said earlier Tuesday that both participated in portions of practice but that they have been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the
Embiid has taken part in multiple five-on-five scrimmages in recent days, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, as he works toward a season debut.br/]
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