During his brief stint with the Philadelphia 76ers, Nic Batum quickly emerged as a fan favorite with his versatile skill set.

Embiid now enters what could be the most important season of his career—if he can stay healthy. Maybe Barkley, with his trademark stubbornness, should be the one to reach out first.

However, some teams and their stars — like the Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid — seem to lack this aspect in their culture. At least according to Philly legend and Hall of Famer Charles Barkley.

The 2024-25 NBA season wasn't kind to the Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid. The All-Star big man was limited to 19 games because of his nagging knee issues. This resulted in him being shut down ...

Joel Embiid's last game of 2024-25 season The 2022-23 MVP has not played since the 76ers ’ loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Feb. 22.

Joel Embiid has had two surgeries on his troublesome left knee. It's swelling again -- and no one knows why. What he does next could determine the future of the 2023 NBA MVP.

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, tries to get past Brooklyn Nets' Nic Claxton during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) ...

Joel Embiid's NBA career faces uncertainty as knee issues limit him to 19 games this season, sparking worries over his large salary and overall durability. Vance Warns Iran of Retaliation ...

In the 19 games he played this season, Embiid has averaged 24 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. It’s the first time since the 2020-2021 season he’s producing fewer than 30 points per game.

Joel Embiid contract Embiid signed a designated veteran extension that began in the 2023-2024 season. The deal was for four years and $213,280,928 and was fully guaranteed, per Spotrac.