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The NBA has fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 for public statements around health status of All-NBA center Joel Embiid.
The NBA's investigation showed that the Sixers did not violate player participation policy with Embiid's missed games, but in fact with the public comments that did not properly reflect his health issues with his knee.
In its statement, the league cited comments made by president of basketball operations Daryl Morey and coach Nick Nurse that were "inconsistent with Joel Embiid's health status and in violation of NBA rules."
The NBA said it has confirmed that Embiid has been unable to play so far this season because of a "left knee condition.