Along the way, Embiid nicknamed himself "The Process" to pay homage to the team's years-long rebuilding strategy under former executive Sam Hinkie, and has become an icon in Philadelphia. But very few players spend their entire career with one team anymore, and Embiid himself acknowledged some uncertainty about the future.

Joel Embiid believes the fix is in. The 76ers center said, “I guess it’s good when New York wins” after pointing out the Knicks tallied twice as many free-throw attempts as Philadelphia in their 108-94 road win in Game 3 of the second-round series.

Plus, why players want input on referees, the Trail Blazers could be close to hiring a new coach and what’s next for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Preparing for the Game 5 battle in Boston, the Philadelphia 76ers held a routine shootaround session on Tuesday morning. Joel Embiid remains on the team’s injury report for the matchup. Fortunately, Embiid was initially listed as probable for the game.

Right from the jump, Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals series between the No. 7 seed Philadelphia 76ers and No. 3 seed New York Knicks was supremely physical, particularly down low, where an injury-plagued Joel Embiid was battling against a foul-prone Karl-Anthony Towns.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid gives some insight into his summer workout plans as he finally has a healthy summer.

The Sixers fought through injuries and frustration to win 45 games. Now they enter another offseason facing the same defining questions.

The Philadelphia 76ers got back Joel Embiid Friday night -- but it didn't prevent them from moving to within one game of elimination in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the New York Knicks.

Joel Embiid took a little shot at the officiating on Friday after his Philadelphia 76ers fell to the brink of elimination against the New York Knicks.