76ers Fined $100K for Misleading Joel Embiid Health Statements

The NBA penalized the 76ers for inconsistent public comments about Embiid's knee condition amid his absence from early-season games.

The NBA fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 for making public statements that did not accurately reflect Joel Embiid's health status.
Joel Embiid has missed the first four games of the season due to a knee condition, and the league confirmed this was not a violation of the player participation policy.
Philadelphia 76ers officials, including coach Nick Nurse and president Daryl Morey, made comments suggesting Embiid was in good condition, contradicting the reality of his injury.
Embiid's absence has contributed to the 76ers' poor start to the season, with the team currently holding a 1-3 record.
The 76ers are implementing a new strategy for Embiid, including potentially skipping back-to-back games to preserve his health for the playoffs.