76ers fined $100K after NBA investigation finds improper statements about Joel Embiid's health

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The NBA fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 due to public statements made about Joel Embiid’s health at the start of the season. 

The league conducted an investigation into the 76ers after Embiid missed the team’s opening game against the Milwaukee Bucks, which was reportedly a formality due to its player participation policy for nationally televised games. 

While the NBA found the 76ers did not violate that policy, it did throw down discipline for public comments that did not properly reflect Embiid’s knee issues. 

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Joel Embiid, #11 of Team USA, looks on before the game against the Serbian Men's National Team on July 28, 2024 at the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Paris. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

The league released a statement on the matter, saying that comments made by president of basketball operations Daryl Morey and head coach Nick Nurse were "inconsistent with Joel Embiid’s health status and in violation of NBA rules."

They did find, though, that Embiid is dealing with a "left knee condition."

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Embiid, as well as offseason acquisition Paul George, have yet to play this season as they battle their injuries. 

George has been dealing with a bone bruise in his left knee, which kept him on the bench as the 76ers posted a 1-2 record to start the year. 

Joel Embiid, #11 of Team USA, looks on before the game against the Serbian Men's National Team on July 28, 2024 at the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Paris. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

However, Embiid and George were both spotted