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Showtime Debuts Rachel Nichols Sports Talk Show

‘Headliners with Rachel Nichols’ series to feature NBA All-Star Joel Embiid in April 13 premiere episode

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David Murphy: Joel Embiid and the Sixers have the talent, but they need championship toughness

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers had just gotten done extolling the toughness of his team when he said the only three words that really matter.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘He’s a savant’: How Joel Embiid’s basketball IQ keyed another MVP-caliber season

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid was in the midst of pouring in 52 points, powering and gliding and torquing his body to sink an astonishing 20 out of 25 shots.

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Is Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid the biggest threat to the Boston Celtics in the 2023 Eastern Conference Playoffs?

The consensus seems to position Giannis and the Bucks in that role, but Embiid and the Sixers have come on strong late in the 2022-23 regular season.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Chris Herring’s 2022–23 NBA Awards Ballot

From Rookie of the Year to MVP, here are all of this season’s awards picks.

Sports Illustrated

Early NBA MVP voting as Joel Embiid battles Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic

Nikola Jokic's reign as NBA MVP is set to be over as Joel Embiid has been heavily favoured by early voters, with Giannis Antetokounmpo also expected to miss out

Daily Mirror

There's No Wrong NBA MVP Pick. But One Player Stands Out.

Between Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo, there’s no wrong choice for the 2023 MVP. However, there’s one that comes out on top statistically.

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David Murphy: Gauging the Sixers’ championship chances ahead of their playoff opener against the Nets

It’s that time of year again, right? Crush the Nets in five starting this weekend, then get a lethal dose of the Celtics. I mean, tell me why I should believe in this Sixers team.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

End-of-Season NBA Power Rankings

Here’s a final look at how all 30 teams stacked up this season before the play-in tournament starts.

Sports Illustrated

Giannis Speaks Out on MVP Voter Fatigue: ‘I’ll Be Tired of Myself Too’

He was clear: he wants a third MVP.

Sports Illustrated

The Sixers needed Joel Embiid to be superhuman to beat the shorthanded Celtics. That doesn’t bode well.

The most revealing aspect of Joel Embiid’s performance Tuesday night against the Celtics wasn’t the 52 points he scored or the 13 rebounds he grabbed but the truth he told.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Ahmad Rashad Has More NBA Inside Stuff With ‘Rewind’

New show streams on NBA app

Broadcasting & Cable

NBA MVP race declared "over" after Joel Embiid's Philadelphia 76ers performance

Doc Rivers and James Harden endorse Joel Embiid claims to win a maiden MVP award after centre stars with 52-point showing in Philadelphia 76ers victory over Boston Celtics

Daily Mirror

Doc Rivers Says NBA MVP Race ‘Is Over’ After Embiid’s 52-Point Outing

The 76ers coach is convinced his superstar is the league’s best player.

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Celtics can’t overcome Joel Embiid’s epic 52-point performance, fall to 76ers

If the Celtics and 76ers ultimately meet in the second round of the playoffs, the C’s will have the edge. But Joel Embiid, as he showed again Tuesday, poses a major challenge that would make that a competitive and entertaining series.

Sports Illustrated

Steph Curry Says He’d Vote for Joel Embiid for NBA MVP

The two-time MVP weighed in on this year’s extremely tight race.

Daily Mirror

LA Lakers and Dallas Mavericks chase Play-Off place - what's at stake in NBA final week

The NBA regular season is entering it's final week and the stakes are high in both the Western and Eastern Conference, with a number of top stars at risk of missing out on the post-season, the race for MVP tighter than ever and the battle for a generational talent with…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers cannot overcome rough start in 117-104 loss at Milwaukee Bucks

MILWAUKEE — When Joe Ingles’ heave clanked off the back of the rim just before the first-quarter buzzer, the crowd inside Fiserv Forum let out a collective groan.

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Sixers hold off Raptors, 117-110, as postseason rotation could be materializing

PHILADELPHIA — One would assume the 76ers’ playoff rotation has been decided.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘I don’t care’: Joel Embiid responds to criticism about missing game against Nikola Jokić

PHILADELPHIA — If not playing in Monday’s anticipated matchup against Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets is what prevents Joel Embiid from winning the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award, the 76ers superstar said, “I don’t care.”

Daily Mirror

NBA legend tips Joel Embiid to miss out on MVP due to James Harden influence

Nikola Jokic has won the NBA MVP award for the past two seasons, but even though Joel Embiid is within touching distance of grabbing his first honour, a former pro isn't convinced

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers outlast Dallas Mavericks, 116-108, in return of Joel Embiid and James Harden

PHILADELPHIA — Luka Doncic attempted to float a driving layup over Joel Embiid, but the Sixers’ big man rejected the ball at the rim.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

How the Sixers’ Joel Embiid debunks George Karl’s ‘lazy’ label and makes his MVP case

DENVER — Bright blue sticky plastic wrap enveloped Joel Embiid’s right lower leg as Monday’s 76ers shootaround concluded, keeping an ice bag pressed against the tight calf he has been dealing with for almost a week.

Daily Mirror

Joel Embiid delivers 'f****** monster' claim after speaking out on James Harden chemistry

Joel Embiid has fired a warning to his NBA rivals ahead of the playoffs with the MVP candidate speaking out on his impressive chemistry with James Harden at the Philadelphia 76ers

Sports Illustrated

Nikola Jokić Praises Joel Embiid Amid Heated MVP Race

Although the two MVP frontrunners didn’t get the chance to face one another Monday, the Nuggets star was asked his thoughts about the 76ers big man.

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