“Depressing,” Embiid told ESPN when asked what the past couple of months have been like for him. “Just trying to figure it out. There’s no injury. Just between the swelling … we’ve got to get it figured out. That’s it. “I’ve been saying it for the last few months. It’s been extremely depressing. It’s something that hasn’t been figured out, and it’s been extremely annoying, because I would love to play every single game.”
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Joel Embiid score 31 in return, lift 76ers to win against Bulls
With Embiid setting screens and drawing defenders, Tyrese Maxey had his first career triple-double in the victory.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 8:09 PM
Watch Joel Embiid score 31 in return, lift 76ers to win against Bulls
With Embiid setting screens and drawing defenders, Tyrese Maxey had his first career triple-double in the victory.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 8:09 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: Joel Embiid told ESPN his ongoing knee issues this year have been “extremely depressing” and “extremely annoying.”
“I would love to play every single game … but sometimes your body just says ‘No,’ and you can’t do nothing about it.”
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 6:58 PM
New ESPN story: Joel Embiid told ESPN his ongoing knee issues this year have been “extremely depressing” and “extremely annoying.”
“I would love to play every single game … but sometimes your body just says ‘No,’ and you can’t do nothing about it.”
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 6:58 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
The Milwaukee Bucks survive Dennis Schroder to bounce back on the win column
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 34 points
Joel Embiid returns
#NBASundays
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 6:03 PM
The Milwaukee Bucks survive Dennis Schroder to bounce back on the win column
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 34 points
Joel Embiid returns#NBASundays
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 6:03 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Embiid + Maxey + George was +14 (+23.3 per 100 possessions, according to @PivotFade) in 26 minutes today.
Those lineups shot 42.9% from the field, shot 23.5% from 3, and committed 11 of Philadelphia’s 15 total turnovers in the game. – 5:54 PM
Embiid + Maxey + George was +14 (+23.3 per 100 possessions, according to @PivotFade) in 26 minutes today.
Those lineups shot 42.9% from the field, shot 23.5% from 3, and committed 11 of Philadelphia’s 15 total turnovers in the game. – 5:54 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Joel Embiid/Paul George/Tyrese Maxey lineup
First 21 games this season: +1 in 6 minutes
Today: +14 in 26 minutes – 4:43 PM
Joel Embiid/Paul George/Tyrese Maxey lineup
First 21 games this season: +1 in 6 minutes
Today: +14 in 26 minutes – 4:43 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Thought these were the most important plays for Embiid’s short-term outlook. Looks comfortable pivoting on L knee, has burst on first step & strength to establish in post, not avoiding contact in traffic.
We’ll see how knee responds, but some really encouraging moments today. pic.x.com/xZPakZrlOx – 4:26 PM
Thought these were the most important plays for Embiid’s short-term outlook. Looks comfortable pivoting on L knee, has burst on first step & strength to establish in post, not avoiding contact in traffic.
We’ll see how knee responds, but some really encouraging moments today. pic.x.com/xZPakZrlOx – 4:26 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Observations after Tyrese Maxey’s first triple-double, Joel Embiid’s winning return for the Sixers in Chicago 🔽
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 3:51 PM
Observations after Tyrese Maxey’s first triple-double, Joel Embiid’s winning return for the Sixers in Chicago 🔽
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 3:51 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Third time is the charm — we are going live for postgame NOW to talk big Embiid and Maxey games
youtube.com/live/sbdwTqWv0… pic.x.com/dDS52729tT – 3:43 PM
Third time is the charm — we are going live for postgame NOW to talk big Embiid and Maxey games
youtube.com/live/sbdwTqWv0… pic.x.com/dDS52729tT – 3:43 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Tyrese Maxey finished with his first career triple double, Joel Embiid dropped 31/12 in his return, and the Sixers are now 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Talking about that with Devon and Kyle NOW.
youtube.com/live/sbdwTqWv0… pic.x.com/NbrigsQrvm – 3:43 PM
Tyrese Maxey finished with his first career triple double, Joel Embiid dropped 31/12 in his return, and the Sixers are now 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Talking about that with Devon and Kyle NOW.
youtube.com/live/sbdwTqWv0… pic.x.com/NbrigsQrvm – 3:43 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Joel Embiid went for 31 points in 33 minutes in his first game since November 20. A completely different player than the one the Sixers got in his first 4 games of the season.
Tyrese Maxey got his first triple-double.
The Sixers are 7-15 @OnPattison:
onpattison.com/news/2024/dec/… – 3:24 PM
Joel Embiid went for 31 points in 33 minutes in his first game since November 20. A completely different player than the one the Sixers got in his first 4 games of the season.
Tyrese Maxey got his first triple-double.
The Sixers are 7-15 @OnPattison:
onpattison.com/news/2024/dec/… – 3:24 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
For those who watched or are watching the Eagles and anyone else who wants to read…
Everything I saw from Joel Embiid and the Sixers here in Chicago. More to come:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-bulls-b… – 3:23 PM
For those who watched or are watching the Eagles and anyone else who wants to read…
Everything I saw from Joel Embiid and the Sixers here in Chicago. More to come:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-bulls-b… – 3:23 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Joel Embiid was all smiles as he exited through the visitor’s tunnel. – 3:23 PM
Joel Embiid was all smiles as he exited through the visitor’s tunnel. – 3:23 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Terrific win for the Joel Embiid-led Sixers. Story on Embiid’s wild game and a ton more coming momentarily. pic.x.com/kimfX3jKan – 3:20 PM
Terrific win for the Joel Embiid-led Sixers. Story on Embiid’s wild game and a ton more coming momentarily. pic.x.com/kimfX3jKan – 3:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid today:
31 PTS
12 REB
2 BLK
His first win of the season. pic.x.com/H8AMd8YQAo – 3:20 PM
Embiid today:
31 PTS
12 REB
2 BLK
His first win of the season. pic.x.com/H8AMd8YQAo – 3:20 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
McCain-Embiid two-man stuff is already almost a guaranteed open shot. The Sixers once again respond to Chicago’s run. – 3:07 PM
McCain-Embiid two-man stuff is already almost a guaranteed open shot. The Sixers once again respond to Chicago’s run. – 3:07 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
We’ll see how the knee responds in the coming days, but encouraging that Embiid has burst to the rim this late in the game considering how much work he’s done in 27 minutes thus far. – 3:05 PM
We’ll see how the knee responds in the coming days, but encouraging that Embiid has burst to the rim this late in the game considering how much work he’s done in 27 minutes thus far. – 3:05 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Bulls have made this a game again, but can’t break through with another big three. Sixers lead 91-84 with 7:40 left as Nick Nurse calls timeout. Embiid up to 26 minutes — I would give him 2-3 minutes of rest here and then bring him back if you need him. – 2:58 PM
Bulls have made this a game again, but can’t break through with another big three. Sixers lead 91-84 with 7:40 left as Nick Nurse calls timeout. Embiid up to 26 minutes — I would give him 2-3 minutes of rest here and then bring him back if you need him. – 2:58 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Lonzo Ball is being deployed for double team traps on Embiid. Sort of funny to watch him jumping up to try to tap the ball away, but it’s clearly bothering Embiid. 76ers go scoreless on three straight possessions. – 2:56 PM
Lonzo Ball is being deployed for double team traps on Embiid. Sort of funny to watch him jumping up to try to tap the ball away, but it’s clearly bothering Embiid. 76ers go scoreless on three straight possessions. – 2:56 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
88-79, Sixers lead after three. Joel Embiid will open the fourth quarter. He has played 21 minutes so far tonight. Embiid is on a minutes limit, but Nurse did not give any specific number. – 2:51 PM
88-79, Sixers lead after three. Joel Embiid will open the fourth quarter. He has played 21 minutes so far tonight. Embiid is on a minutes limit, but Nurse did not give any specific number. – 2:51 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
This Embiid is about 20 tiers above the player the Sixers got in those first 4 games he played. – 2:27 PM
This Embiid is about 20 tiers above the player the Sixers got in those first 4 games he played. – 2:27 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Sixers opened the second half with Maxey-McCain-Oubre-George-Embiid — McCain replacing Yabusele in the starting five — to combat Chicago’s speed. – 2:27 PM
Sixers opened the second half with Maxey-McCain-Oubre-George-Embiid — McCain replacing Yabusele in the starting five — to combat Chicago’s speed. – 2:27 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Joel Embiid finally misses a three, but Kelly Oubre Jr. grabs the offensive rebound and the ball swings around to Maxey for another three. Timeout Chicago. – 2:26 PM
Joel Embiid finally misses a three, but Kelly Oubre Jr. grabs the offensive rebound and the ball swings around to Maxey for another three. Timeout Chicago. – 2:26 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Joel Embiid puts his hands on his head after yet another mid-range jumper. He is up to 26 points in 18 minutes. – 2:24 PM
Joel Embiid puts his hands on his head after yet another mid-range jumper. He is up to 26 points in 18 minutes. – 2:24 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Embiid scored 19 on 18 shots in 14:34 in the first half. He did all of the damage in the 2nd quarter. Sixers were down 10 after 1, now lead by 12 at halftime almost entirely on his back. – 2:06 PM
Embiid scored 19 on 18 shots in 14:34 in the first half. He did all of the damage in the 2nd quarter. Sixers were down 10 after 1, now lead by 12 at halftime almost entirely on his back. – 2:06 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
That second quarter is why the Sixers do not want to just shut Joel Embiid down for the sake of clarity. Still working his way into game shape, he basically sleepwalked into 19 points in nine minutes. – 2:06 PM
That second quarter is why the Sixers do not want to just shut Joel Embiid down for the sake of clarity. Still working his way into game shape, he basically sleepwalked into 19 points in nine minutes. – 2:06 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
The Bulls squandered a 10-point lead to go down 62-50 at the half.
No Bulls player scored multiple field goals in the second quarter. Meanwhile, Embiid had 19 points. – 2:05 PM
The Bulls squandered a 10-point lead to go down 62-50 at the half.
No Bulls player scored multiple field goals in the second quarter. Meanwhile, Embiid had 19 points. – 2:05 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
HALFTIME: Sixers 62, Bulls 50.
The Sixers put together their strongest quarter of the second in the second, outscoring Chicago by 22 points.
Second quarter points…
Joel Embiid: 19
Other Sixers: 20
Bulls: 17 – 2:05 PM
HALFTIME: Sixers 62, Bulls 50.
The Sixers put together their strongest quarter of the second in the second, outscoring Chicago by 22 points.
Second quarter points…
Joel Embiid: 19
Other Sixers: 20
Bulls: 17 – 2:05 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
76ers 62, Bulls 50 at half
Bulls outscored 39-17 in 2nd
LaVine 13 pts
Embiid 19 pts (all in 2nd)
Maxey 7 pts, 7 assists, 6 rebs – 2:04 PM
76ers 62, Bulls 50 at half
Bulls outscored 39-17 in 2nd
LaVine 13 pts
Embiid 19 pts (all in 2nd)
Maxey 7 pts, 7 assists, 6 rebs – 2:04 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
A 19-point 2nd quarter for Embiid. He’s competitive and mobile on both ends. The Sixers got right to the two-man game with him and Maxey after a very disjointed first-quarter stint and the Bulls had nothing to stop him. – 2:01 PM
A 19-point 2nd quarter for Embiid. He’s competitive and mobile on both ends. The Sixers got right to the two-man game with him and Maxey after a very disjointed first-quarter stint and the Bulls had nothing to stop him. – 2:01 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Joel Embiid spearheading a monster Sixers second quarter run — 19 points on a barrage of jumpers from the free-throw line after going 0/6 in the first – 1:59 PM
Joel Embiid spearheading a monster Sixers second quarter run — 19 points on a barrage of jumpers from the free-throw line after going 0/6 in the first – 1:59 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Joel Embiid’s second quarter appears to be over:
9:15
19 points
8-12 from the field – 1:58 PM
Joel Embiid’s second quarter appears to be over:
9:15
19 points
8-12 from the field – 1:58 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Breaking news: Joel Embiid at the nail over and over and over and over is a viable offense. – 1:57 PM
Breaking news: Joel Embiid at the nail over and over and over and over is a viable offense. – 1:57 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Dominant, dominant run from Embiid in the 2nd quarter. Looks much better than those first 4 games. – 1:53 PM
Dominant, dominant run from Embiid in the 2nd quarter. Looks much better than those first 4 games. – 1:53 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Huge Sixers run here, led by Embiid, who has 15 points in 7:24 of second-quarter action.
Sixers lead 47-39 after Embiid throws a no-look transition pass to Jared McCain, who then finds KJ Martin for a dunk. Sixers leading the second quarter 24-6 so far. – 1:53 PM
Huge Sixers run here, led by Embiid, who has 15 points in 7:24 of second-quarter action.
Sixers lead 47-39 after Embiid throws a no-look transition pass to Jared McCain, who then finds KJ Martin for a dunk. Sixers leading the second quarter 24-6 so far. – 1:53 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Another second quarter collapse by the Bulls, who are getting outscored 24-6 in this frame.
Joel Embiid has 15 points in the second quarter. – 1:52 PM
Another second quarter collapse by the Bulls, who are getting outscored 24-6 in this frame.
Joel Embiid has 15 points in the second quarter. – 1:52 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Another turnaround jumper for Embiid. Tried to do the same thing again, but got stripped by Vucevic — leading to a Chicago three. – 1:46 PM
Another turnaround jumper for Embiid. Tried to do the same thing again, but got stripped by Vucevic — leading to a Chicago three. – 1:46 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
For those keeping track of the Sixers game, Embiid has been extremely rusty early on (not surprising). But, he has moved pretty well on offense, even applying some physical force inside. – 1:45 PM
For those keeping track of the Sixers game, Embiid has been extremely rusty early on (not surprising). But, he has moved pretty well on offense, even applying some physical force inside. – 1:45 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Sixers have staged a 7-0 run in the first 3:14 of the second quarter, with Maxey/George/Embiid all on the floor. Bulls call timeout. – 1:42 PM
Sixers have staged a 7-0 run in the first 3:14 of the second quarter, with Maxey/George/Embiid all on the floor. Bulls call timeout. – 1:42 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Embiid misses, gets his own rebound and finishes the putback, plus a foul. After a predictably brutal first stretch, he is starting to settle in here. – 1:41 PM
Embiid misses, gets his own rebound and finishes the putback, plus a foul. After a predictably brutal first stretch, he is starting to settle in here. – 1:41 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Joel Embiid makes his return to 76ers, starting lineup Sunday
nbcsports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 1:40 PM
Joel Embiid makes his return to 76ers, starting lineup Sunday
nbcsports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 1:40 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Joel Embiid posts up on the block and hits a turnaround jumper. He is on the board. – 1:40 PM
Joel Embiid posts up on the block and hits a turnaround jumper. He is on the board. – 1:40 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Joel Embiid is moving better in his second stretch. Sprinted most of the length of the court to prevent an easy transition bucket. Still 0-7 from the field, though. – 1:39 PM
Joel Embiid is moving better in his second stretch. Sprinted most of the length of the court to prevent an easy transition bucket. Still 0-7 from the field, though. – 1:39 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Sixers get a much-needed three from Kelly Oubre Jr., then Joel Embiid swats a Coby White layup. That ends Embiid’s first stint: 5:14, 0-6 FG, 0-2 3P, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 turnover, 1 block. – 1:20 PM
Sixers get a much-needed three from Kelly Oubre Jr., then Joel Embiid swats a Coby White layup. That ends Embiid’s first stint: 5:14, 0-6 FG, 0-2 3P, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 turnover, 1 block. – 1:20 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Joel Embiid has missed his first four shots — two threes, a layup and a free throw line jumper. With the Sixers trailing 12-4 after 4:09 of play, Nick Nurse calls timeout. – 1:16 PM
Joel Embiid has missed his first four shots — two threes, a layup and a free throw line jumper. With the Sixers trailing 12-4 after 4:09 of play, Nick Nurse calls timeout. – 1:16 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Embiid turns it over on a miscommunication with George and gives up a transition and-one to LaVine. They try a two-man game again, resulting in a good look from three for PG, but he can’t knock it down. – 1:13 PM
Embiid turns it over on a miscommunication with George and gives up a transition and-one to LaVine. They try a two-man game again, resulting in a good look from three for PG, but he can’t knock it down. – 1:13 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Joel Embiid misses a three on his first possession, but grabs the offensive rebound and finds Guerschon Yabusele for a bucket. Away we go. – 1:11 PM
Joel Embiid misses a three on his first possession, but grabs the offensive rebound and finds Guerschon Yabusele for a bucket. Away we go. – 1:11 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Settling in with the fellas for Embiid’s return to the floor vs. the Bulls.
Our watchalong stream for anyone who wants to rock four screens during Eagles and Sixers!
youtube.com/live/e_r_Co6it… – 1:07 PM
Settling in with the fellas for Embiid’s return to the floor vs. the Bulls.
Our watchalong stream for anyone who wants to rock four screens during Eagles and Sixers!
youtube.com/live/e_r_Co6it… – 1:07 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
For the first time since Nov. 20, Joel Embiid will play today.
Sixers starters:
Embiid
Yabusele
George
Oubre Jr.
Maxey – 12:31 PM
For the first time since Nov. 20, Joel Embiid will play today.
Sixers starters:
Embiid
Yabusele
George
Oubre Jr.
Maxey – 12:31 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Going live in a few with @_devongivens to preview Sixers vs Bulls, including the possible return of one Joel Hans Embiid.
youtube.com/live/206vQJA_r… pic.x.com/z6SZDzNgf1 – 12:28 PM
Going live in a few with @_devongivens to preview Sixers vs Bulls, including the possible return of one Joel Hans Embiid.
youtube.com/live/206vQJA_r… pic.x.com/z6SZDzNgf1 – 12:28 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Joel Embiid has completed his pregame warmup. Starting lineups in six minutes. – 12:24 PM
Joel Embiid has completed his pregame warmup. Starting lineups in six minutes. – 12:24 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Nick Nurse is optimistic that Joel Embiid will play today. If he does, he’ll be limited by a minutes restriction of some kind. – 11:33 AM
Nick Nurse is optimistic that Joel Embiid will play today. If he does, he’ll be limited by a minutes restriction of some kind. – 11:33 AM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Joel Embiid will go through pregame warmups but uncertain if he’s playing today.
He will be under a hefty minutes restriction if he’s cleared. – 11:32 AM
Joel Embiid will go through pregame warmups but uncertain if he’s playing today.
He will be under a hefty minutes restriction if he’s cleared. – 11:32 AM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Nick Nurse is “somewhat optimistic” that Joel Embiid will play vs. Bulls. If he does, he’ll be on minutes limit. – 11:32 AM
Nick Nurse is “somewhat optimistic” that Joel Embiid will play vs. Bulls. If he does, he’ll be on minutes limit. – 11:32 AM
More on this storyline
Adam Aaronson: Joel Embiid, asked about his 19-point explosion in today’s second quarter: “I just got lucky that I started making shots.” Is that really all it is? “Yeah, it is luck.” -via Twitter @SixersAdam / December 8, 2024
Tim Bontemps: Final: Sixers 108, Bulls 100 Joel Embiid finishes with 31, 12 and 4 in his first game since Nov. 2 as the Sixers have now won four of their last five after beginning the season 3-14. Tyrese Maxey had a 25-11-14 triple double for Philly, while Zach LaVine had 30 for Chicago. -via Twitter @TimBontemps / December 8, 2024
Annie Constabile: Joel Embiid will start today for the 76ers. On a minutes restriction per Nick Nurse pregame. -via Twitter / December 8, 2024
