The NBA is currently conducting an in-depth investigation into the absence of players from some teams, with the Philadelphia 76ers becoming the focus of attention, according to Shams, a well-known reporter on the live show. In particular, the league took a closer look at the absence of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and (not explicitly mentioned but implied) Paul George.
The NBA recently punished the Jazz for missing Hernangomez Markkanen, for which the Jazz was fined $100,000. This incident certainly provided the context for the league’s scrutiny of similar conduct by other teams.
Embiid has been ruled out for the season due to injury, which is undoubtedly a major blow to the 76ers. Maxi has missed five games in a row because of a back injury, and his recovery is also being watched by fans. As for George, while Shams didn’t mention him directly as a Sixers player (because George is a Clippers player, but in this context, it may be a reference to the league’s broader investigation into such obsessions), Shams previously suggested that George could also end the season early because he has also been playing with injuries, And suffered multiple injuries.
The 76ers are 22-43, 12th in the Eastern Conference, and fans and management are not satisfied. With injuries to Embiid and Maxey, the team’s prospects have become more bleak. And the league’s investigation into player absences has certainly added another layer of uncertainty and pressure to the team.
Faced with such a dilemma, the 76ers need to adjust their strategy as soon as possible to find an effective way to deal with the wave of injuries, while also actively cooperating with the league’s investigation to ensure that all actions comply with the league’s rules and requirements.
