The Philadelphia 76ers made a major announcement on Joel Embiid and Jared McCain's status ahead of the Chicago Bulls clash on Tuesday.

The Sixers take on the Nets on Sunday night, with tip-off at the Barclays Center slated for 6:00 p.m. EST. This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/76ers/onsi as Sixers Make the Right Call After Joel Embiid's Biggest Shift.

The Philadelphia 76ers entered the 2025-26 season surrounded by doubts after last year’s poor show, but they’ve silenced critics with five wins in their first six games.

Embiid's lateral movement should improve as he continues to work back from knee surgery earlier this year. Meanwhile, George should thrive as a secondary ball handler and defender when he returns.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was fined $50,000 for making a "lewd gesture" toward the crowd during the Sixers' 109-108 Friday night loss to the visiting Boston Celtics.

This season, the Philadelphia 76ers are off to a 4-1 start. With Joel Embiid on a minutes restriction, much of the team’s early success can be attributed to Tyr

The Sixers know that developing the Maxey-Edgecombe tandem could be the key to a prosperous future. But what does all this mean for Joel Embiid?

Joel Embiid was fined by the NBA for making a “lewd gesture.” Embiid reacted to the news shortly after it was announced on Sunday. After a 2024 campaign plagued by injuries, Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid has made a full recovery.

Sixers star Joel Embiid is with a $50K fine for a lewd gesture, and his going viral for his response to the fine!