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Joel Embiid Faces Three-Game Suspension After Altercation with Columnist

NBA suspends Sixers star Joel Embiid three games for shoving newspaper columnist

The NBA has suspended Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid for three games without pay following an incident in which he shoved a newspaper columnist. This disciplinary action was announced on Tuesday, highlighting the league’s commitment to maintaining professionalism in player-media interactions.

Embiid’s suspension will take effect during his next eligible game, as he has not yet participated in the current season due to what the 76ers refer to as left knee management.

The altercation occurred during a locker room exchange on Saturday night, where Embiid confronted Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes. The tension escalated after Hayes referenced Embiid’s late brother and son in a column that questioned the All-Star’s commitment and fitness following his participation in the Paris Olympics.

In a statement regarding the suspension, NBA executive Joe Dumars emphasized the importance of mutual respect between players and the media. “While we understand Joel was offended by the personal nature of the original version of the reporter’s column, interactions must remain professional on both sides and can never turn physical,” Dumars stated.

As reporters entered the locker room, Embiid directly addressed Hayes, warning him about discussing his family. “The next time you bring up my dead brother and my son again, you are going to see what I’m going to do to you and I’m going to have to … live with the consequences,” he said, expressing his anger and frustration.

Despite Hayes offering an apology, Embiid rejected it, indicating that this was not the first time he had been offended by the columnist’s remarks. “That’s not the f——— first time,” he responded, underscoring the ongoing tension between the player and the media.

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