Is something cooking here, or is this one fat nothingburger?
The NBA is launching an investigation into the Philadelphia 76ers regarding how they’re handling their All-NBA center Joel Embiid and his player participation, according to a report Wednesday from ESPN, citing league officials. (RELATED: Despite How You Feel About ‘The King,’ Seeing LeBron And His Son On An NBA Court Is An Incredible Sight To Witness)
In the preseason, Embiid never suited up because of what the franchise is labeling as left knee injury management. The 30-year-old also didn’t play in the season-opening game Wednesday, with the 76ers suffering a 124-109 defeat against the Milwaukee Bucks. He’s also slated to be absent at two extra games to start out the campaign against the Toronto Raptors (Friday) and Indiana Pacers (Sunday).
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 23: Joel Embiid #21 of the…
