"NBA Investigates Joel Embiid's Confrontation with Philly Reporter"

by paisley November 3 2024

Joel Embiid, who appeared to be quite furious, verbally attacked and physically pushed a Philadelphia sports page writer during a fight that took place

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76ers were defeated by the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.

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The NBA promptly claimed it had made the decision to commence an inquiry on the issue.

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Later on, Embiid asserted that he did not give a hoot about what the journalists had to say. "But you do," said Hayes.

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Embiid seemed to raise his voice at that particular point, and a short while after that, pushed Hayes on the shoulder while a chaperon of sorts

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the head of the team’s image — positioned himself between the two men.

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Embiid took shots at Hayes and even dismissed him as "Marcus, its you know whatever; tere's some guy, doesn't matter ",

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Embiid of disrespecting the 76ers and the sport itself, further suggesting that the organization should start refunding tickets to the fans whenever Embiid is inactive.

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