The Latest Breaking News from Doc Rivers

Marcus Hayes: Admit it: Doc Rivers has been way better this season than the rap he’s taken

PHILADELPHIA — The vultures were circling, hoping for their victim’s demise. But Doc Rivers wasn’t going out like that.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 30, 2022

The Sixers are in Serious Trouble Without Joel Embiid. What Now?

The MVP finalist is out indefinitely after suffering an orbital fracture and mild concussion in the first round. Here’s how his absence affects the 76ers on the court.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 30, 2022

Sixers blast Raptors in Game 6 to close out first-round playoff series with 132-97 win

TORONTO — Tyrese Maxey sat atop the Scotiabank Arena scorer’s table Thursday afternoon, when Georges Niang interrupted while walking toward the crowd surrounding the Sixers’ second-year point guard.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 29, 2022

Marcus Hayes: Ben Simmons a no-show for Nets while Joel Embiid plays through pain for Sixers in the NBA playoffs

PHILADELPHIA — The symmetry could not have been purer. The contrast could not have been starker.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 26, 2022

Report: Joel Embiid Has Torn Ligament, Delays Thumb Surgery

The center played through the injury during Game 4.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 24, 2022

Keith Pompey: For Sixers to contend, Joel Embiid must dig deep and find a way to play through pain

TORONTO — Doc Rivers acknowledged the 76ers are concerned about Joel Embiid’s right thumb.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 24, 2022

Doc Rivers on Joel Embiid’s Thumb: ‘It’s Not a Great Injury’

The 76ers big man’s lingering injury isn’t expected to keep him out of Game 4 vs. the Raptors.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 23, 2022

Sixers' Joel Embiid: No way I’m missing Game 4 with a thumb injury

TORONTO — Joel Embiid has vowed to play.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 23, 2022

Joel Embiid not listed on Sixers’ Game 4 injury report after wearing brace to protect thumb during practice

TORONTO — Joel Embiid continued to wear a soft brace on his right hand and wrist to protect his thumb during Friday’s 76ers practice, but coach Doc Rivers did not express any concern that the injury will limit the MVP finalist during Saturday’s Game 4 of their first-round playoff series…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 22, 2022

James Harden on Joel Embiid: That’s the MVP right there

Lauren Rosen: James Harden on Joel Embiid's game-winner: "That's the MVP of the league right there." Source: Twitter @LaurenMRosen What's the buzz on Twitter? Ky Carlin @ Ky_Carlin Joel Embiid has a message for Drake and the rest of the Raptors ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2022