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NBA Odds: 76ers Fined for Inconsistencies in Embiid’s Health Status

The NBA has fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 due to public statements inconsistent with the health status of their star player, Joel Embiid. The league announced the penalty on Tuesday, highlighting that this violated the player participation policy.

Embiid’s Injury

The NBA’s investigation confirmed that Embiid could not play due to a left knee injury, so his missed games did not violate that policy. However, the league did not specify which statements were deemed inappropriate.

Under the new regulations implemented last season, the NBA can review any instance where a star player sits out a nationally televised game. Embiid has faced a similar situation before, missing 29 games at the end of last season after undergoing surgery on his knee to address a meniscus injury.

Impact on the Team

So far, Embiid has missed the entire preseason and has yet to play in a regular-season game. The 76ers hold a record of 1-2 and are set to face the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, although Embiid will not be available for this matchup. It is also worth noting that the team was fined twice last season, accumulating $175,000, for failing to adequately disclose Embiid’s injury status.

Paul George’s debut with the Philadelphia 76ers will have to wait, just like Joel Embiid’s due to an injury.

As of Wednesday, Embiid and George had already missed three games of the campaign. Both stars will likely be sidelined for several more games at the start of a season in which Philadelphia aims to capture its first championship since 1983.

George was set to debut with the Sixers after leaving the Los Angeles Clippers and signing a four-year, $212 million deal as a free agent this summer. The 34-year-old was diagnosed with a bone contusion after suffering a knee hyperextension in a preseason game against Atlanta.

Fans and bettors will be watching closely to see how this conflict affects Embiid’s physical condition and the team’s performance throughout the season. Take advantage of the NBA Odds to know how the market shifts around the 76ers.