Embiid on the comments he made after Game 7: You look at the way I spoke about it, I didn’t call anybody specifically. I just called out a bunch of events that happened, which was we missed a free throw and which was Matisse (Thybulle). Matisse wasn’t mad at me. He just knew that I’m challenging and like, I want us to be better. I want to be better and I want my teammates to also be better. He didn’t get mad at me, and then I also called out my own turnovers. I had a big one in that fourth quarter by Gallinari; he stole the ball from me. There was also a bunch of other events. We fouled 3-point shooters in the end of that four quarter. There was a lot of stuff that happened and, obviously, coach made some comments.
Source: Ky Carlin @ Sixers Wire
Source: Ky Carlin @ Sixers Wire
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Bryan Kalbrosky @BryanKalbrosky
I have some theories about those Joel Embiid tweets. 👀👀👀
ftw.usatoday.com/lists/joel-emb… – 1:20 PM
I have some theories about those Joel Embiid tweets. 👀👀👀
ftw.usatoday.com/lists/joel-emb… – 1:20 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
‘It’s been crazy’: Joel Embiid reflects on eight years of NBA trade deadlines and amount of different teammates during the ‘The Process’ inquirer.com/sixers/philade… via @phillyinquirer – 12:21 PM
‘It’s been crazy’: Joel Embiid reflects on eight years of NBA trade deadlines and amount of different teammates during the ‘The Process’ inquirer.com/sixers/philade… via @phillyinquirer – 12:21 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
new column @SInow — on james harden and joel embiid potentially becoming the nba’s next superstar duo. why fit, risk, upside, and the need for sacrifice is all so fascinating to consider: si.com/nba/2022/02/08… – 11:57 AM
new column @SInow — on james harden and joel embiid potentially becoming the nba’s next superstar duo. why fit, risk, upside, and the need for sacrifice is all so fascinating to consider: si.com/nba/2022/02/08… – 11:57 AM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
A bit of Joel Embiid, who’s scored 25 or more in 20 straight, after Sixers’ final shootaround before trade deadline: pic.twitter.com/Nk4nAcwU6E – 11:17 AM
A bit of Joel Embiid, who’s scored 25 or more in 20 straight, after Sixers’ final shootaround before trade deadline: pic.twitter.com/Nk4nAcwU6E – 11:17 AM
Tom Ziller @teamziller
In the Sixers’ Harden chase, it comes down to a philosophical question: pry the window open wider now or let it stay open (and maybe open wider) in the future?
My dispassionate, unspiritual take on Harden, Embiid and the Sixers’ potential paths 🔓: ziller.substack.com/p/how-to-think… – 9:30 AM
In the Sixers’ Harden chase, it comes down to a philosophical question: pry the window open wider now or let it stay open (and maybe open wider) in the future?
My dispassionate, unspiritual take on Harden, Embiid and the Sixers’ potential paths 🔓: ziller.substack.com/p/how-to-think… – 9:30 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
‘It’s been crazy’: Joel Embiid reflects on eight years of trade deadlines
While he’s safe, the MVP frontrunner has lost enough #Sixers teammates to wait for the #NBA trade deadline with bated breath inquirer.com/sixers/philade… via @phillyinquirer – 9:10 AM
‘It’s been crazy’: Joel Embiid reflects on eight years of trade deadlines
While he’s safe, the MVP frontrunner has lost enough #Sixers teammates to wait for the #NBA trade deadline with bated breath inquirer.com/sixers/philade… via @phillyinquirer – 9:10 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Per @nbastats:
Joel Embiid has scored a league-leading 115 points in the clutch this season (while shooting 50.7% from the floor and 47% from downtown in those situations)
No other player in the NBA has more than 98 clutch points. – 9:03 AM
Per @nbastats:
Joel Embiid has scored a league-leading 115 points in the clutch this season (while shooting 50.7% from the floor and 47% from downtown in those situations)
No other player in the NBA has more than 98 clutch points. – 9:03 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
‘The Process’ has seen revolving door of teammates since being drafted third overall in 2014.
While he’s safe, Joel Embiid has lost enough #Sixers teammates to wait for the #NBA trade deadline with bated breath inquirer.com/sixers/philade… via @phillyinquirer – 8:35 AM
‘The Process’ has seen revolving door of teammates since being drafted third overall in 2014.
While he’s safe, Joel Embiid has lost enough #Sixers teammates to wait for the #NBA trade deadline with bated breath inquirer.com/sixers/philade… via @phillyinquirer – 8:35 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Embiid on (very slim) chance Simmons could return to 76ers: “I’m fine with whatever” nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/08/emb… – 7:58 AM
Embiid on (very slim) chance Simmons could return to 76ers: “I’m fine with whatever” nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/08/emb… – 7:58 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Joel Embiid eyeing championship: “Whatever that’s going to help me achieve that, I’m fine with whatever” #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 6:47 AM
Joel Embiid eyeing championship: “Whatever that’s going to help me achieve that, I’m fine with whatever” #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 6:47 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Next up for the Suns is the Sixers tomorrow in Philly.
Joel Embiid has enjoyed this matchup. His last four games against Phoenix:
4/21/21 – 38 PTS, 17 TRB
2/13/21 – 35 PTS, 8 TRB
1/2/19 – 42 PTS, 18 TRB
11/19/18 – 33 PTS, 17 TRB – 12:36 AM
Next up for the Suns is the Sixers tomorrow in Philly.
Joel Embiid has enjoyed this matchup. His last four games against Phoenix:
4/21/21 – 38 PTS, 17 TRB
2/13/21 – 35 PTS, 8 TRB
1/2/19 – 42 PTS, 18 TRB
11/19/18 – 33 PTS, 17 TRB – 12:36 AM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Since Jan. 1, players averaging more PTS+Rebs+AST than Siakam: Embiid, LeBron, Giannis, Morant, Trae, Doncic, Jokic, Harden – 10:19 PM
Since Jan. 1, players averaging more PTS+Rebs+AST than Siakam: Embiid, LeBron, Giannis, Morant, Trae, Doncic, Jokic, Harden – 10:19 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Last three games #Bulls have allowed Caris Levert to score 42, Joel Embiid 40 and tonight Devin Booker has 36 after 3Qs, on 13-of-19 shooting. Booker may not return if Bulls don’t cut into this lead. – 9:53 PM
Last three games #Bulls have allowed Caris Levert to score 42, Joel Embiid 40 and tonight Devin Booker has 36 after 3Qs, on 13-of-19 shooting. Booker may not return if Bulls don’t cut into this lead. – 9:53 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Joel Embiid went long on the Ben Simmons situation — whether there’s anything he’d do differently, how we got here, his willingness to make it work with anyone — in a lengthy interview on Monday phillyvoice.com/sixers-joel-em… – 6:05 PM
Joel Embiid went long on the Ben Simmons situation — whether there’s anything he’d do differently, how we got here, his willingness to make it work with anyone — in a lengthy interview on Monday phillyvoice.com/sixers-joel-em… – 6:05 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
As always, worth listening to @MikeMiss25 interview with Embiid in full: m.youtube.com/watch?v=hp3KFM… – 5:00 PM
As always, worth listening to @MikeMiss25 interview with Embiid in full: m.youtube.com/watch?v=hp3KFM… – 5:00 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid, to @MikeMiss25, on whether he’d welcome Simmons back: “I mean, honestly, I’m trying to win. I’m trying to win a championship. Whatever’s gonna help me achieve that, I’m fine with whatever. I’ve always said that, obviously, we’re a better team with him on the floor.” – 4:54 PM
Joel Embiid, to @MikeMiss25, on whether he’d welcome Simmons back: “I mean, honestly, I’m trying to win. I’m trying to win a championship. Whatever’s gonna help me achieve that, I’m fine with whatever. I’ve always said that, obviously, we’re a better team with him on the floor.” – 4:54 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid was just diplomatic enough to convince a few people with Sixers-colored glasses on to convince themselves Ben could come back and play for them, but it’s pretty clear his overall mindset here is that anyone who can’t take the heat should get out of the kitchen – 4:53 PM
Embiid was just diplomatic enough to convince a few people with Sixers-colored glasses on to convince themselves Ben could come back and play for them, but it’s pretty clear his overall mindset here is that anyone who can’t take the heat should get out of the kitchen – 4:53 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid when asked by @MikeMiss25 whether anything could have been done differently after the Hawks series to prevent the Simmons situation:
“I mean, the only thing I can think about is the comments…But I really believe that it’s really deeper than that.” pic.twitter.com/UyL5MU2IEs – 4:38 PM
Joel Embiid when asked by @MikeMiss25 whether anything could have been done differently after the Hawks series to prevent the Simmons situation:
“I mean, the only thing I can think about is the comments…But I really believe that it’s really deeper than that.” pic.twitter.com/UyL5MU2IEs – 4:38 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid on the Simmons situation: “the notion about guys getting called out and whatever; i just don’t see it that way. You look at the comments that were made…i didn’t call out anybody specifically out, i just called a bunch of events that happened” – 4:14 PM
Embiid on the Simmons situation: “the notion about guys getting called out and whatever; i just don’t see it that way. You look at the comments that were made…i didn’t call out anybody specifically out, i just called a bunch of events that happened” – 4:14 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Joel Embiid on Ben Simmons: “I think at the end of the day you got to have some self-awareness, kind of look at yourself and see how you can help the team. It’s never about one player. Like I always say, you can’t win basketball 1 on 5.” – 4:14 PM
Joel Embiid on Ben Simmons: “I think at the end of the day you got to have some self-awareness, kind of look at yourself and see how you can help the team. It’s never about one player. Like I always say, you can’t win basketball 1 on 5.” – 4:14 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid on @975TheFanatic trying to dodge tampering fines when asked directly about James Harden. “He plays for the Brooklyn Nets…(but) who is not a fan of Kevin Durant or Steph Curry or James Harden? They’re all top players in this league.” pic.twitter.com/34LowrSm2p – 4:10 PM
Joel Embiid on @975TheFanatic trying to dodge tampering fines when asked directly about James Harden. “He plays for the Brooklyn Nets…(but) who is not a fan of Kevin Durant or Steph Curry or James Harden? They’re all top players in this league.” pic.twitter.com/34LowrSm2p – 4:10 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid mostly side stepped a question about Harden on the radio just now, noting he’s on another team and he can’t do anything about that. Talked up his current teammates. But…
“Who’s not a fan of Kevin Durant, or 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏𝐇 Curry, or James Harden?” – 4:10 PM
Embiid mostly side stepped a question about Harden on the radio just now, noting he’s on another team and he can’t do anything about that. Talked up his current teammates. But…
“Who’s not a fan of Kevin Durant, or 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏𝐇 Curry, or James Harden?” – 4:10 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Will Joel Embiid win MVP?
@Frank Isola & @Mitch Lawrence think it’s very likely for the @Philadelphia 76ers 4x All-Star. pic.twitter.com/cpfiUvBToU – 11:12 AM
Will Joel Embiid win MVP?
@Frank Isola & @Mitch Lawrence think it’s very likely for the @Philadelphia 76ers 4x All-Star. pic.twitter.com/cpfiUvBToU – 11:12 AM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Joel Embiid has said a few times this season, “We need to be perfect.” He has the Sixers maximizing their talent.
The playoffs, when teams prey on weaknesses, are not a time for perfection. We will see if that calculus changes for the Sixers this week: theathletic.com/3115517/2022/0… – 10:55 AM
Joel Embiid has said a few times this season, “We need to be perfect.” He has the Sixers maximizing their talent.
The playoffs, when teams prey on weaknesses, are not a time for perfection. We will see if that calculus changes for the Sixers this week: theathletic.com/3115517/2022/0… – 10:55 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
RPR MVP Predictor, determined by Rolling Player Ratings and team success:
1. Nikola Jokic: 17.5
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 15.65
3. Joel Embiid: 15.51
4. LeBron James: 14.56
5. Stephen Curry: 13.94
6. Trae Young: 13.87
7. DeMar DeRozan: 13.42
8. Ja Morant: 13.14 pic.twitter.com/iLEcjG5tVM – 10:30 AM
RPR MVP Predictor, determined by Rolling Player Ratings and team success:
1. Nikola Jokic: 17.5
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 15.65
3. Joel Embiid: 15.51
4. LeBron James: 14.56
5. Stephen Curry: 13.94
6. Trae Young: 13.87
7. DeMar DeRozan: 13.42
8. Ja Morant: 13.14 pic.twitter.com/iLEcjG5tVM – 10:30 AM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
The trade deadline can be a wild week in the NBA. Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris discuss what the distractions can do to a team at the deadline. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/07/joe… via @SixersWire – 10:25 AM
The trade deadline can be a wild week in the NBA. Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris discuss what the distractions can do to a team at the deadline. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/07/joe… via @SixersWire – 10:25 AM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Nets should do this plus a first or two from Sixers and let Philly figure out how to win with Harden and Irving soaking up possessions from Embiid.
espn.com/nba/tradeMachi… – 10:02 AM
Nets should do this plus a first or two from Sixers and let Philly figure out how to win with Harden and Irving soaking up possessions from Embiid.
espn.com/nba/tradeMachi… – 10:02 AM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid currently has a +9.4 box plus-minus, which would rate as the best individual season for the franchise since 1973-74, the first season per-possession stats could accurately be tracked. It narrowly edges out Barkley’s best season (+9.3 in 1990-91). – 9:58 AM
Joel Embiid currently has a +9.4 box plus-minus, which would rate as the best individual season for the franchise since 1973-74, the first season per-possession stats could accurately be tracked. It narrowly edges out Barkley’s best season (+9.3 in 1990-91). – 9:58 AM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Posturing, posturing, posturing.
To not add a significant piece while Joel Embiid is the front runner for MVP, leading the NBA in scoring, would be criminal. – 9:48 AM
Posturing, posturing, posturing.
To not add a significant piece while Joel Embiid is the front runner for MVP, leading the NBA in scoring, would be criminal. – 9:48 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“That’s the best team in the NBA. It’s going to be a tough game. Got to be ready for it. I’ve got to play my best game of the season. Everybody needs to show up and just have fun and go get the win.” Joel Embiid
#Suns vs #Bulls #76ers #Bucks in 4-day span https://t.co/IuQfbpQLUz pic.twitter.com/B2VdPAC7gy – 9:16 AM
“That’s the best team in the NBA. It’s going to be a tough game. Got to be ready for it. I’ve got to play my best game of the season. Everybody needs to show up and just have fun and go get the win.” Joel Embiid
#Suns vs #Bulls #76ers #Bucks in 4-day span https://t.co/IuQfbpQLUz pic.twitter.com/B2VdPAC7gy – 9:16 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Joel Embiid yesterday:
40 PTS
10 REB
2 BLK
Embiid has scored at least 25 points in each of his last 20 games.
He’s just the third listed 7-footer in NBA history to record such a streak of at least 20 games, joining Wilt Chamberlain (6x) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (2x). pic.twitter.com/fKE8fzq6Ev – 9:01 AM
Joel Embiid yesterday:
40 PTS 10 REB 2 BLKEmbiid has scored at least 25 points in each of his last 20 games.
He’s just the third listed 7-footer in NBA history to record such a streak of at least 20 games, joining Wilt Chamberlain (6x) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (2x). pic.twitter.com/fKE8fzq6Ev – 9:01 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Embiid and DeRozan’s EPIC DUEL | 40+ PTS EACH
sportando.basketball/en/embiid-and-… – 8:32 AM
Embiid and DeRozan’s EPIC DUEL | 40+ PTS EACH
sportando.basketball/en/embiid-and-… – 8:32 AM
More on this storyline
Brian Windhorst: I talked to somebody who just recently saw Ben Simmons work out. He’s working out in Philadelphia. Ramona wrote a story about this last week. I heard he looks great. -via Spotify / February 8, 2022
Rivers learned Tuesday from a story by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, citing sources close to the Sixers’ embattled Ben Simmons, that Simmons is “frustrated that Rivers didn’t come to see him while he was training in Los Angeles” despite ignoring numerous text messages and calls from Rivers, as well as telling some of his Philadelphia teammates not to fly out to talk to him. “That’s the first time I’ve ever heard that,” Rivers told the Bucks County Courier Times, part of the USA TODAY Network, on Tuesday afternoon. “There’s nobody that’s been more supportive than me. I have a tape someone sent me of almost an hour of me over and over (praising Simmons). You heard me last year every day. -via Bucks County Courier-Times / February 2, 2022
“It’s all posturing. That’s why you haven’t heard me – I don’t get involved in all that stuff. I’ll leave that up to the front office and Ben’s camp. I’m staying out of that part. But, listen, some of this stuff I laugh at and I feel bad. I think Ben’s a good kid. I want Ben to do well.” -via Bucks County Courier-Times / February 2, 2022