(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File) Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid (21) drives past Brooklyn Nets’ Jalen Wilson (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in New ...

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) drives past Brooklyn Nets' Jalen Wilson (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) ...

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) drives past Brooklyn Nets' Jalen Wilson (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) ...

The media may pit Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic against each other, but the Nuggets and 76ers stars have nothing but respect for one another.

When Joel Embiid is healthy, he is not only the best player for the Philadelphia 76ers but also one of the best players in the NBA. Embiid trying to stay healthy has always been the issue.

The first time Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid faced off was on December 30, 2016. Unfortunately, since then, the two have only played each other seven more times. The Jokic vs. Embiid matchup is one ...

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid again has swelling in his left knee and will miss the Philadelphia 76ers' upcoming road trip, the latest injury setback for the All-Star center who has played in only ...