Embiid has yet to play a game this NBA season

PHILADELPHIA 76ers star Joel Embiid is being accused of assaulting a reporter in the locker room.

Joel Embiid reportedly pushed the reporter after a heated exchange.

Joel Embiid reportedly pushed a reporter in the locker roomCredit: Getty

Embiid reportedly was frustrated over a recent Philadelphia Inquirer articleCredit: Getty

According to a report from the Associated Press, Embiid confronted the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Marcus Hayes over a recent article.

That article referenced Embiid’s late brother and his son.

“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,” Embiid reportedly said.

Embiid was reportedly heard cursing at Hayes multiple times, even after he offered to apologize.

The 76ers star didn’t accept the apology, reportedly saying “That’s not the f***ing first time.”

Later during the interviews, Embiid said that he didn’t care what reporters say.

Hayes responded to that by saying “But you do.”

That statement seemingly angered Embiid further, causing him to get louder and push Hayes on the shoulder.

Reportedly, a team security member asked the media not to report on the altercation, to which Embiid shouted “They can do whatever they want, I don’t give a s***.”

The NBA is aware of the incident, and punishments could potentially be coming Embiid’s way.

“We are aware of reports of an incident in the Sixers locker room this evening and are commencing an investigation,” an NBA spokesperson told The Athletic’s Sam Amick.

The entire incident stemmed from Hayes’ recent article in which he was highly critical of Embiid sitting out of games.

Hayes even said that the 76ers should give fans refunds when Embiid doesn’t play.

“Joel Embiid consistently points to the birth of his son, Arthur, as the major inflection point in his basketball career,” Hayes’ article read.

“He often says that he wants to be great to leave a legacy for the boy named after his little brother, who tragically died in an automobile accident when Embiid was in his first year as a 76er.

What the new TV deal means for the NBA?

By The U.S. Sun’s Assistant Sports Editor Damian Burchardt.

THE new TV rights deal is promising to be a humongous win for NBA players.

The league is set to more than double the revenue coming from its media partners, pocketing about $6.9 billion per year, which will inevitably lead to a huge salary cap spike in 2025-26.

That is going to send the value of player contracts skyrocketing.

Projected figures suggest we might see the first $100 million-per-year deal being signed soon.

Currently, Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum is projected to earn the highest single-season salary in NBA history, collecting $71.5 million in 2029-30.

If TNT Sports successfully matches one of the offers to maintain its decades-long partnership with the league, hoops fans will be on the winning side too.

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“Well, in order to be great at your job, you first have to show up for work. Embiid has been great at just the opposite.

“Now in his 11th season, he consistently has been in poor condition. This poor conditioning apparently seems to have delayed his debut this season.”

Embiid hasn’t seen the court yet to start this NBA season, and questions have been raised about why he isn’t playing.

The 76ers were already fined $100,000 for head coach Nick Nurse and team president Daryl Morey giving inconsistent answers about Embiid’s health.

Embiid still does not have a date set for his return to play this season.

Embiid has yet to play a game for the 76ers this seasonCredit: Getty