Joel Embiid Suspended Three Games for Confrontation with Reporter

The NBA took action after Embiid shoved a columnist who referenced his late brother and son in a critical article.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid received a three-game suspension without pay for shoving Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes.
The altercation occurred after Hayes wrote a column mentioning Embiid's late brother and son, which Embiid found offensive.
NBA executive Joe Dumars emphasized the importance of maintaining professional interactions between players and media.
Embiid has not played this season due to a knee injury, and his suspension will begin when he is cleared to play.
Embiid's forfeited salary from the suspension will be donated to charitable causes as per NBA rules.