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NBA opens investigation into Embiid's playing status after Sixers star misses season opener

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Newest development Oct 24, 2024 · 4 reportsNBA opens investigation into Embiid's playing status after Sixers star misses season opener

The NBA is investigating why Philadelphia center Joel Embiid did not play in the team's nationally televised season opener against Milwaukee.

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  1. NBA likely to investigate 76ers over Joel Embiid's player participation: ESPN

    Headline from 6ABC Philadelphia ·

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    NBA opens investigation into Embiid's playing status after Sixers star misses season opener

    Headline from FOX 29 Philadelphia ·

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  1. 6ABC Philadelphia

    NBA likely to investigate 76ers over Joel Embiid's player participation: ESPN (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    The NBA is likely to begin an investigation later this week into the 76ers surrounding the player participation of Joel Embiid, sources told ESPN.

  2. PhillyVoice

    Report: NBA expected to investigate Sixers for Joel Embiid's participation (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    Joel Embiid was ruled out for the Sixers' opener as part of the team's long-term management plan for his knee. The strategy appears to have caught the NBA's attention.

  3. The Daily Caller

    NBA Launching Investigation Into 76ers On How They’re Handling Joel Embiid: REPORT (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The NBA is launching an investigation into the 76ers regarding how they’re handling Joel Embiid and his player participation, ESPN reported.

  4. Green Field Reporter

    NBA opens investigation into Joel Embiid's playing status after 76ers star misses season opener - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    The NBA is investigating why Philadelphia center Joel Embiid did not play in the team’s nationally televised season opener against Milwaukee. The league confirmed the investigation on Thursday. It was opened as part of the NBA’s player participation policy that went into effect last season.

  5. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    NBA to investigate 76ers over Joel Embiid participation: Report (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    NBA to investigate 76ers over Joel Embiid participation: Report

  6. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    NBA opens investigation into Embiid's playing status after Sixers star misses season opener (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    The NBA is investigating why Philadelphia center Joel Embiid did not play in the team's nationally televised season opener against Milwaukee.

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