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Chris Thompson

Joel Embiid annoyed

The Grim Reaper Is Headed To Philadelphia

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Tom Ley

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks down against the Toronto Raptors in the second half at the Wells Fargo Center on February 11, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Raptors defeated the 76ers 106-103. .

Toronto Raptors v Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid Is Creaking Through It

The Poor, Mostly Dead 76ers Are Once Again Groaning Back To Life

Joel Embiid vs Boston

The 76ers Are Showing Signs Of Life Amid Brushes With Death

Joel Embiid in sweats.

The Sagging 76ers Need Joel Embiid, But Not This Joel Embiid

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Patrick Redford

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 23: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during a timeout against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half at the Wells Fargo Center on October 23, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Milwaukee Bucks v Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid Shoves Author Of Weird Column About Him Shaming The Memory Of His Dead Brother

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Giri Nathan

USA's #11 Joel Embiid celebrates at the end of the men's semifinal basketball match between USA and Serbia during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris on August 8, 2024. (Photo by Aris MESSINIS / AFP)

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Joel Embiid’s War With The French Nears Its Conclusion

Jayson Tatum not playing in the Olympics.

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Steve Kerr Needs Some Better Excuses

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Joel Embiid Continues His Summer Of Grousing

The Scrappy Knicks Finally Sent The 76ers To The Grave

John Stewart attends the game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks during Round 1 Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2024 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.

2024 NBA Playoffs – Philadelphia 76ers v New York Knicks

Knicks-Sixers Is Going To Hurt Someone

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Justin Ellis

Knickds guard Jalen Brunson shrugs as he reacts to the crowd during his team's game against the Philadelphia 76ers in game four of the NBA Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 28, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

New York Knicks v Philadelphia 76ers – Game Four

The Knicks Will Always Find Another Way To Break You

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Joel Embiid Is Persevering, For Good And Ill

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Ray Ratto

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 22: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during Round 1 Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on April 22, 2024 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

2024 NBA Playoffs- Philadelphia 76ers v New York Knicks

It’s Getting To Joel Embiid

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Israel Daramola

Donte DiVincenzo #0 of the New York Knicks reacts after making a three-point shot during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 22, 2024 in New York City. The Knicks won 104-101.

Philadelphia 76ers v New York Knicks – Game Two

The Knicks Cannot Die

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Albert Burneko

Deuce McBride of the New York Knicks rises up to shoot over Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers.

New York’s Second Unit Chased The 76ers Into The Pain Cave

Joel Embiid and his teammates on the court.

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Joel Embiid Didn’t Get The Officiating Memo

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The Sixers And Joel Embiid Are Back In The Bad Times

PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 11: NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks during a press conference ahead of the Paris Game 2024 match between Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers at Accor Arena in Paris, France on January 11, 2024. (Photo by Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets v Cleveland Cavaliers – Paris Game 2024

Some People Just Can’t Stand To See A Load Managed

Joel Embiid with 70 paper; Luka Doncic with 73 paper

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The NBA’s Tribute To Minimalist Art

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Dan McQuade

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 22: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after being showered with water after defeating the San Antonio Spurs at the Wells Fargo Center on January 22, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Embiid scored a franchise-record 70 points in the game.

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Joel Embiid’s Epic Performance Must Be Seen To Be Believed

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Wells Fargo Center on December 20, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Minnesota Timberwolves v Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid Will Drive You Nuts

Philadelphia 76ers v Boston Celtics – Game Seven

EmbiidWatch Begins: Possible Twitter-Bio Intrigue

BOSTON, MA - MAY 14: Head Coach Doc Rivers of the 76ers looks on during the game during round two game seven of the 2023 NBA Playoffson May 14, 2023 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

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