Overview
- The league announced the fine on Sunday, confirming disciplinary action for conduct during the Celtics game two days earlier.
- Embiid made the gesture after scoring on a foul with 7:08 left in the first quarter, as detailed in the NBA's announcement.
- Executive vice president of basketball operations James Jones issued the sanction on behalf of the league.
- It is at least his fourth fine for similar conduct, with previous penalties of $75,000 in December 2024, $35,000 in October 2023, and $25,000 in January 2023.
- The 31-year-old center is listed out for Sunday’s game at Brooklyn for left knee injury management, with Philadelphia off to a 4–1 start and Embiid averaging 17.3 points in 22.3 minutes.