Joel Embiid Receives Technical Foul Without Playing a Game

The NBA assessed a technical foul to 76ers' Joel Embiid for distracting a free throw shooter from the bench while sidelined with an injury.

Joel Embiid has not yet played in the 2024-25 NBA season due to a knee injury but has already been assessed a technical foul.
The incident occurred during an overtime game against the Indiana Pacers, where Embiid waved a towel to distract a free throw shooter.
The NBA reviewed the footage postgame and decided to issue a technical foul for Embiid's actions, though it did not impact the game's outcome.
Embiid's technical foul counts towards the season total, where accumulating 16 results in a one-game suspension.
The NBA is also investigating the 76ers' resting policy for Embiid, who has been sidelined for 'left knee management' despite playing in the 2024 Olympics.