NEW YORK — Philadelphia center Joel Embiid was fined $75,000 by the NBA on Friday for making obscene gestures during the first half of the the 76ers' 118-114 road victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.
76ers' Joel Embiid fined $75,000 for obscene gestures during victory over Celtics
Philadelphia center Joel Embiid was fined $75,000 by the NBA on Friday for making obscene gestures during the first half of the the 76ers' 118-114 road victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.
By The Associated Press
December 28, 2024 at 1:26AM
The fine comes nearly two months after Embiid was suspended for three games without pay for shoving Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes.
Embiid, the 2022-23 MVP, has played only nine games this season. He's averaging 21.3 points and seven rebounds.
Embiid and the 76ers are at Utah on Saturday night.
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