Joel Embiid has been treated for a mild case of Bell's palsy over the past week. Bell's palsy is an unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis. The condition began during the Philadelphia 76ers' Play-In win last week against the Miami Heat. Embiid has been spotted wearing sunglasses inside, which is related to the condition. Embiid had wanted to keep the … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Treated For Bell’s Palsy Since Play-In Game
Joel Embiid: We’re Going To Win This Series, We Are The Better Team
The Philadelphia 76ers trail the New York Knicks 0-2 in their first round series after losing two close games at Madison Square Garden, but Joel Embiid remains optimistic his team can win four out of the next five games. "We're good," Embiid said. "We're going to win this series. "We are going to win this. We know what we got to fix. We did a better job today, so we are going … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid: We’re Going To Win This Series, We Are The Better Team
Tyrese Maxey Named 23-24 NBA Most Improved Player
Tyrese Maxey has been named the NBA's Most Improved Player for the 23-24 season. Maxey's scoring rose for the third consecutive year, and he finished the regular season averaging 25.9 points, 6.2 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game. "It feels great," Maxey said on the TNT broadcast where the award was announced. "Somebody like myself, who prides myself on putting in a … [Read more...] about Tyrese Maxey Named 23-24 NBA Most Improved Player
Tyrese Maxey Questionable For Game 2 With Illness
Tyrese Maxey missed Monday's shootaround with the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of Game 2 due to an illness and is listed as questionable. Maxey had 33 points in 44 minutes in Philadelphia's Game 1 loss. Maxey was the only player missing from shootaround. Joel Embiid is also questionable due to left knee injury recovery. … [Read more...] about Tyrese Maxey Questionable For Game 2 With Illness
2023-24 Most Improved Player Finalists Announced
The NBA announced the finalists for 2023-24 Most Improved Player. The finalists are Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers, Alperen Sengun of the Houston Rockets and Coby White of the Chicago Bulls. Maxey improved from 20.3 points and 3.5 assists per game to 25.9 points and 6.2 assists per game. Maxey also made his first All-Star team. In addition, the fourth-year guard took on … [Read more...] about 2023-24 Most Improved Player Finalists Announced