Joel Embiid allegedly got into a physical altercation with Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Marcus Hayes following the Philadelphia 76ers’ loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Embiid was upset with Hayes and an argument ensued that eventually turned physical. The NBA is reportedly investigating the incident.
Hayes published a column for the Enquirer criticizing Embiid’s work ethic while mentioning his son and late brother. “Joel Embiid has always pointed to the birth of his son Arthur as a major turning point in his basketball career. He often said he wanted to be great and leave a legacy for the boy named after his younger brother, who His younger brother sadly passed away in 2017. Quite the opposite.
Joel Embiid at 76ers vs. Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 27: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers watches the Indiana Pacers at Cambridge Arena on October 27, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana team’s game. (Photo by Justin Castellin/Getty Images)
Prior to the incident, Embiid fired back at critics of his work ethic and specifically targeted Hayes. “When I see people saying, ‘He doesn’t want to play,’ I’ve done too much for this city to put myself at risk of people saying that,” Embiid said Friday. “I do think it’s Bulls***. Like that guy, he’s not here, Marcus, I’ve done too much for this damn city to deserve to be treated like this I wish I had. Just to be as lucky as anyone else, that doesn’t mean I won’t do whatever it takes to get there, and I will.
Joel Embiid follows columnist
Footage of the incident has yet to surface, but check out Charania’s report below. With this loss, the 76ers dropped to 1 win and 4 losses this season. Stay tuned for further updates on Joel Embiid on HotNewHipHop.
About the author
Cole Blake is a current staff writer for HotNewHipHop in New York. He began writing for the site as an intern in 2018 after graduating from St. John’s University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Since then, he has covered many breaking news stories for HNHH. These include the ongoing YSL RICO trial, the allegations surrounding Diddy, and more. His work has also expanded beyond hip-hop, writing extensively on topics including politics, sports, and pop culture. He has also attended several music festivals to provide coverage for the site, such as Rolling Loud and Governors Ball.
…
