The NBA has issued a three-game suspension for Joel Embiid following their investigation into an incident involving a reporter. Embiid shoved Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes following the Philadelphia 76ers’ loss on Saturday in opposition to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Embiid’s suspension will begin with the subsequent common season recreation he is ready to play. Embiid was probably set to play in Wednesday’s recreation on the Los Angeles Clippers.
“Mutual respect is paramount to the connection between gamers and media within the NBA,” Joe Dumars mentioned. “Whereas we perceive Joel was offended by the non-public nature of the unique model of the reporter’s column, interactions should stay skilled on either side and might by no means flip bodily.”
In response to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Embiid’s suspension will value him simply over $1 million.
