Joel Embiid's Controversial Clash: Fallout and Reactions
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was involved in a locker room altercation with Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes after a game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Embiid confronted and shoved Hayes over a column that mentioned Embiid's son and late brother, expressing anger and using profanity. The incident is under investigation by the NBA and the 76ers. Embiid, who has not played this season due to knee injury management, expressed frustration over criticisms of his commitment to playing.