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NBA: Sixers’ Joel Embiid set for arthroscopic surgery on left knee

Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee next week, Afrosport reports. Embiid was ruled out of the season in February, and the proposed surgery follows the Sixers’ plan to get the Cameroon-born star ready for the next season. Philadelphia, meanwhile, revealed that additional information on Embiid will be provided after the knee surgery. The 2022-23 league Most Valuable Player has...

NBA: 76ers sign Lonnie Walker IV to two-Year, $3 million deal

NBA: 76ers sign Lonnie Walker IV to two-Year, $3 million deal

The Philadelphia 76ers are signing guard Lonnie Walker IV to a two-year, $3 million deal, marking a return to the NBA for the 26-year-old, Afrosport reports. Walker, who was selected with the 18th overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2018 Draft, has played for Lithuanian club Zalgiris Kaunas in the EuroLeague this season and had an NBA-out in his deal. Lonnie Walker IV...

NBA: Mavericks acquire Caleb Martin in trade with 76ers

NBA: Mavericks acquire Caleb Martin in trade with 76ers

The Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday acquired forward Caleb Martin from the Philadelphia 76ers in a trade that sends guard Quentin Grimes the other way, Afrosport reports. The deal, which will also see Philadelphia get a 2025 second-round pick from the Mavericks, comes just three days after the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. Welcome to the fam, Caleb!@Chime...

NBA: Sixers’ Joel Embiid fined $75,000 for ‘obscene gestures’

NBA: Sixers’ Joel Embiid fined $75,000 for ‘obscene gestures’

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid on Friday was fined by the NBA for making “obscene gestures on the playing court” during their 118-114 win over the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day, Afrosport reports. The sanction, which was announced by Joe Dumars, NBA Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations, follows the incident that occurred during the first half at TD Garden in Boston. The following...