The success on the hardwood earned Embiid the max contracts and endorsements. Not the most financially savvy guy, he turned to the founder and CEO of Fanatics, Michael Rubin, who was also a former part-owner of the 76ers. The two had developed a close friendship over time.

Paul George scored 32 points, Joel Embiid had 18 of his 29 points in the first quarter and the Philadelphia 76ers rolled to a 139-122 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks.

Luckily for the Sixers, star center Joel Embiid should be good to go for the game on Thursday night. Embiid is listed as “probable” on the official injury report for the contest, indicating that he’ll be available barring a late setback.

A blockbuster mock trade sends Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Philadelphia 76ers following a major report.

The Sacramento Kings are traveling to face the Philadelphia 76ers with some key injury report additions.

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers react to Joel Embiid throwing down a lob in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The basketball was loose and headed out of bounds and the 76ers were losing — and lost, big — to Cleveland when Joel Embiid knew he had to make a play. He swatted at the ball and pushed it behind him onto the court to keep the play alive.