NBA Insider Reveals Cost of 76ers Star Joel Embiid’s 3-Game Suspension

Saturday night, Philadelphia 76ers Big man Joel Embiid sent shockwaves through the NBA world. Following the team’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, the former MVP allegedly got into a physical altercation with a member of the media. This whole ordeal stemmed from a journalist’s column mentioning Embiid’s deceased brother and son.

Shortly after reports of this exchange emerged, the league announced that they would conduct their own investigation into what happened. Days later, the Sixers star was given a three-game suspension.

According to the league’s suspension announcement, the next game Embiid can play will begin. In the first two weeks of the season, the superstar center has not yet played his first match.

In addition to the suspension, Embiid will not be paid for the matches he is forced to play. ESPN’s Bobby Marks reported it would cost him just over a million dollars.

Entering this season, the Sixers were a team with high expectations following their offseason moves. But things seem to have gone a bit off the rails for them. Being down two stars caused them to come out of the gates with a 1-5 record.

Many were excited to see the new-look Sixers in action after all the additions they made this summer. Since Embiid was suspended, the first game of Philly’s big three players was postponed even further.

It is not yet clear when Embiid will be able to play his suspension. The Athletic’s Sam Amick reported Tuesday that he could suit up against the LA Clippers on Wednesday, barring any suspension. If Embiid can start serving in all three games, he could return as early as November 12 against the New York Knicks.