The Latest Breaking News from Raptors

Report: Joel Embiid Clears Major Hurdle Ahead of Game 3

The MVP candidate has not played since suffering an orbital fracture and mild concussion against the Raptors on April 28.

Sports Illustrated · May 6, 2022

Report: Joel Embiid Listed as ‘Out’ for Game 3 vs. Heat

The All-Star center has missed the first two games of the series with an orbital fracture.

Sports Illustrated · May 5, 2022

Lakers are asking for permission to interview member of Raptors

The Lakers have just added a new name to their coaching search.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 5, 2022

Raptors offseason preview: Extensions, Rudy Gobert pursuit and more

The Toronto Raptors had a strong bounce-back season after spending a year in Tampa and made a ton of progress getting back to being a competitive team again. Fred VanVleet became an All-Star while Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes is looking like he ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 2, 2022

Mike Sielski: With his latest injury, Joel Embiid is becoming a tragic figure in Philly sports

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid might be the most star-crossed figure in Philadelphia sports history. Who else compares? Perhaps Eric Lindros. More and more, the two seem kindred spirits, such obvious and marvelous talents, such promise never quite fulfilled for reasons out of their control. The injuries. The mismanagement. The trap…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 1, 2022

Sixers coach Doc Rivers defends decision to have Joel Embiid in late during a blowout

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers caught some criticism for playing Joel Embiid and the other 76ers starters late in a blowout victory to close out the Toronto Raptors on Thursday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 30, 2022

Keith Pompey: Sixers were in a bind with Joel Embiid. His injury makes their trajectory more unclear than ever.

PHILADELPHIA — So what just happened to the 76ers’ championship aspirations?

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 30, 2022

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

Joel Embiid out indefinitely with orbital fracture, mild concussion suffered in Sixers’ Game 6 win at Raptors

PHILADELPHIA — Sixers MVP finalist Joel Embiid suffered a right orbital fracture and a mild concussion in Thursday’s Game 6, series-clinching victory at the Toronto Raptors, the team confirmed Friday night. He is out indefinitely and further updates will be provided as appropriate, the team said.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 30, 2022