The NBA has fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 for public statements across the well being standing of All-NBA heart Joel Embiid.
The NBA’s investigation confirmed that the Sixers didn’t violate participant participation coverage with Embiid’s missed video games however did so with the general public feedback that didn’t correctly replicate his well being points along with his knee.
In its assertion, the league cited feedback made by president of basketball operations Daryl Morey and coach Nick Nurse that had been “inconsistent with Joel Embiid’s well being standing and in violation of NBA guidelines.”
The NBA mentioned it has confirmed that Embiid has been unable to play thus far this season due to a “left knee situation.”
Neither Embiid nor free agent acquisition Paul George has performed for Philadelphia this season. George has been coping with a bone bruise in his left knee. The Sixers mentioned earlier Tuesday that each participated in parts of apply however that they’ve been dominated out for Wednesday’s sport towards the Detroit Pistons.