Dwight Howard on Joel Embiid: ‘Embiid is the hardest to protect as a result of he is aware of learn how to flop. He is aware of learn how to use his measurement and energy when he has to. He can shoot very well. If I used to be checking him, I’d beat him up and down the court docket, not letting him get straightforward factors, don’t go for no pump fakes. (…) I’m crowding his area as a result of I do know he’s both going to do like this and attempt to go round me. I’m consuming that area up as quickly as I see the ball come up, as quickly as he goes like this, I’m getting proper up below him so the subsequent time he places it down he’s going to have to show his again or give it some thought. So Embiid is a kind of unicorns.
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What’s the excitement on Twitter?
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
It appears Joel Embiid may very well be listed as questionable on a game-by-game foundation for nevertheless lengthy his left foot sprain lingers.
Kelly Oubre Jr., who performed within the Sixers’ first 30 video games, might miss his third in a row. Andre Drummond isn’t on the damage report.
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 3:54 PM
It appears Joel Embiid may very well be listed as questionable on a game-by-game foundation for nevertheless lengthy his left foot sprain lingers.
Kelly Oubre Jr., who performed within the Sixers’ first 30 video games, might miss his third in a row. Andre Drummond isn’t on the damage report.
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 3:54 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
The Sixers have an damage report for tomorrow night’s recreation @ Brooklyn:
Joel Embiid — left foot sprain — QUESTIONABLE
Kelly Oubre Jr. — left hand sprain — DOUBTFUL
Jared McCain and KJ Martin stay OUT. Pete Nance (two-way) additionally OUT. – 3:33 PM
The Sixers have an damage report for tomorrow night’s recreation @ Brooklyn:
Joel Embiid — left foot sprain — QUESTIONABLE
Kelly Oubre Jr. — left hand sprain — DOUBTFUL
Jared McCain and KJ Martin stay OUT. Pete Nance (two-way) additionally OUT. – 3:33 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
A handful of ideas and notes on right this moment’s Sixers damage report earlier than their matchup in opposition to the Golden State Warriors, together with an fascinating Joel Embiid factor that may very well be one thing and may very well be nothing and a very good signal on Paul George’s again:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 4:55 PM
A handful of ideas and notes on right this moment’s Sixers damage report earlier than their matchup in opposition to the Golden State Warriors, together with an fascinating Joel Embiid factor that may very well be one thing and may very well be nothing and a very good signal on Paul George’s again:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 4:55 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
As Embiid has dealt together with his foot sprain, he has at all times been listed on damage experiences with that and “sinus fracture; masks.” However right this moment, it solely says “left foot sprain.” Might imply he’s executed with the masks, may very well be an oversight, may very well be me studying manner an excessive amount of into it. We’ll see. – 4:37 PM
As Embiid has dealt together with his foot sprain, he has at all times been listed on damage experiences with that and “sinus fracture; masks.” However right this moment, it solely says “left foot sprain.” Might imply he’s executed with the masks, may very well be an oversight, may very well be me studying manner an excessive amount of into it. We’ll see. – 4:37 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
The Sixers have an damage report for tonight’s recreation @ the Golden State Warriors:
Joel Embiid — left foot sprain — QUESTIONABLE
Andre Drummond — left toe sprain — OUT
Kelly Oubre Jr. — left hand sprain — OUT
KJ Martin and Jared McCain stay OUT as effectively. – 4:31 PM
The Sixers have an damage report for tonight’s recreation @ the Golden State Warriors:
Joel Embiid — left foot sprain — QUESTIONABLE
Andre Drummond — left toe sprain — OUT
Kelly Oubre Jr. — left hand sprain — OUT
KJ Martin and Jared McCain stay OUT as effectively. – 4:31 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
If Ball-Mitchell-Tatum-Giannis-Cities begin for the East I’m assuming reserves shall be: Garland, Brown, Younger, Brunson, Mobley, Lillard and possibly Embiid?
With Maxey/Cunningham/Herro subsequent up.
That’s assuming reserves are nonetheless 2 G, 3FC, 2 WC. – 1:40 PM
If Ball-Mitchell-Tatum-Giannis-Cities begin for the East I’m assuming reserves shall be: Garland, Brown, Younger, Brunson, Mobley, Lillard and possibly Embiid?
With Maxey/Cunningham/Herro subsequent up.
That’s assuming reserves are nonetheless 2 G, 3FC, 2 WC. – 1:40 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
First batch of NBA All-Star fan voting returns are out. Joel Embiid and Paul George are eighth and ninth in Japanese Convention frontcourt voting, whereas Tyrese Maxey is seventh amongst Japanese Convention guards: pic.x.com/I27VUNJcxK – 1:01 PM
First batch of NBA All-Star fan voting returns are out. Joel Embiid and Paul George are eighth and ninth in Japanese Convention frontcourt voting, whereas Tyrese Maxey is seventh amongst Japanese Convention guards: pic.x.com/I27VUNJcxK – 1:01 PM
Wealthy Hoffman @rich_hofmann
That’s a extremely robust loss for the Sixers, they did 97 p.c of the work to steal one with out Embiid. 15-0 run to shut it for the Kings.
Maxey and George did a variety of great things tonight. However man, they each actually, actually struggled offensively within the final three minutes. – 12:29 AM
That’s a extremely robust loss for the Sixers, they did 97 p.c of the work to steal one with out Embiid. 15-0 run to shut it for the Kings.
Maxey and George did a variety of great things tonight. However man, they each actually, actually struggled offensively within the final three minutes. – 12:29 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Paul George is down and damage after a tough fall. Joel Embiid and his teammates checking on him. – 10:52 PM
Paul George is down and damage after a tough fall. Joel Embiid and his teammates checking on him. – 10:52 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Seems Paul George wanted what most stars must get going, just a few early touches and rhythm.
Nick Nurse has to determine learn how to overlay that with Embiid and Maxey. – 10:50 PM
Seems Paul George wanted what most stars must get going, just a few early touches and rhythm.
Nick Nurse has to determine learn how to overlay that with Embiid and Maxey. – 10:50 PM
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Dwight Howard on Defensive Participant of the Yr award: ‘I may have gained it yearly I performed within the league, like if I had sufficient minutes and sufficient time I might really feel like I may win it. I say protection is all about conditioning and mindset. Once I performed in my prime I by no means acquired drained, by no means acquired drained, so my exercise regime was very, very robust to ensure that me to not get drained in video games. I used to be capable of play if I needed to play 48 minutes I may play with out getting drained. So that’s key, that’s key, it’s conditioning. Conditioning brings a lot confidence and swag to your recreation. Whenever you’re in such good condition you’re similar to ‘why you assume I smile a lot?’ -via YouTube / January 4, 2025
Congratulations are to ensure that former NBA champ Dwight Howard and rapper Amy Luciani. They revealed an engagement, and went public with their relationship, in separate Instagram posts on Friday. -via New York Publish / December 20, 2024
Dwight Howard: I’m not retired but however I’ll take it 😅 I’m extraordinarily grateful I simply pray they don’t do me like they did the final record🙏🏾 -via Twitter @DwightHoward / December 19, 2024
Austin Krell: The Sixers record Joel Embiid as questionable resulting from left foot sprain and “R sinus fracture – masks” for tomorrow’s recreation in BKN. Kelly Oubre Jr. is uncertain with a sprained left hand. -via Twitter @NBAKrell / January 3, 2025
Jimmy Butler is due $52 million subsequent season, nevertheless it appears like he’ll absolutely opt-out for an extended contract with extra assured cash, if not a decrease yearly wage. Over the summer time, Philadelphia tried to have interaction Miami on a Butler deal earlier than agreeing to phrases with George — Joel Embiid needed a reunion with Butler and pushed for it, in accordance with sources who spoke to Yahoo Sports activities over the summer time and not too long ago. -via Yahoo! Sports activities / January 3, 2025
Austin Krell: Joel Embiid is QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s recreation with a sprained left foot. Andre Drummond (left toe sprain) and Kelly Oubre Jr. (left hand sprain) are OUT. -via Twitter @NBAKrell / January 2, 2025
