Embiid gets imaging on knee; 76ers mull optionsEmbiid gets imaging on knee; 76ers mull options
Joel Embiid and the Sixers continue to discuss how best to proceed but Nick Nurse said the former MVP center has not been ruled out for the year yet.
Day: February 24, 2025
Joel Embiid Sits Against Bulls As Discussions On Knee OngoingJoel Embiid Sits Against Bulls As Discussions On Knee Ongoing
The Philadelphia 76ers have ruled out Joel Embiid for Monday’s game against the Chicago Bulls. Embiid and the 76ers are consulting with doctors to determine whether he will be able to continue his season. Embiid also underwent new imaging on Monday.
Treatment options such as injections haven’t worked yet for Embiid and he may need to undergo surgery. Embiid suffered swelling in his left knee after Saturday’s loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
Embiid tore his meniscus during the 23-24 season, but returned for the playoffs and to participate in the Olympics with the United States.
Top 10 men’s college basketball games to watch this weekTop 10 men’s college basketball games to watch this week
Andy Katz previews his top 10 college basketball matchups for this week, Feb. 24-March 2.Andy Katz breaks down the new college basketball top 10Andy Katz breaks down the new college basketball top 10
March Madness correspondent Andy Katz went live on Bleacher Report to break down the men’s basketball AP poll released Feb. 24.Wolves Called Teams Trying To Get Under Second Apron As Part Of Kevin Durant PursuitWolves Called Teams Trying To Get Under Second Apron As Part Of Kevin Durant Pursuit
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ pursuit of Kevin Durant leading to the trade deadline was serious enough where they began calling rival teams to help facilitate a deal. The Wolves had to get under the NBA’s second apron in order to aggregate contracts to acquire Durant and his $51 million contract.
While Durant is more than a decade older than Anthony Edwards, the Wolves have operated with a sense of urgency in building around him evidenced by their decision to send control of their upcoming drafts to the Utah Jazz for Rudy Gobert in 2022.
But there had been little sense Tim Connelly had interest in a significant in-season deal so soon after trading away Karl-Anthony Towns, but he saw a unique opportunity with the sudden availability of Durant.
AP poll breakdown: Andy Katz Q&A, reactions to college basketball rankings (02/24/24)AP poll breakdown: Andy Katz Q&A, reactions to college basketball rankings (02/24/24)
March Madness correspondent Andy Katz went live on Bleacher Report to break down the men’s basketball AP poll and his own Power 37 rankings released on Feb. 24, after the sixteenth week of the regular season.NHL trade deadline preview for all 32 teams: Players, picks in play, what teams should doNHL trade deadline preview for all 32 teams: Players, picks in play, what teams should do
Some teams got a jump start on trade season, while others have waited until after 4 Nations. Here’s where things stand for each GM ahead of March 7.
Panthers won’t re-sign veteran LB Shaq ThompsonPanthers won’t re-sign veteran LB Shaq Thompson
The Panthers are moving on from Shaq Thompson, informing the linebacker, who is an unrestricted free agent, that they will not be re-signing him.
Broncos asst. arrested on assault chargeBroncos asst. arrested on assault charge
Broncos outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was arrested on a charge of assaulting a police officer over the weekend in Denver.
Source: Browns to release starting S ThornhillSource: Browns to release starting S Thornhill
Starting safety Juan Thornhill will be released by the Cleveland Browns, an NFL source confirmed to ESPN on Monday, which will save the team $3.4 million in cap space.