For the second time this season, and 13th time in his career, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 9 of the 2023-24 season (Dec. 18-24). pic.twitter.com/Gf4ro7FKVg
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) December 26, 2023
Notably, the Week 9 award covers Monday, December 18 through Sunday, December 24, so it does not include yesterday’s loss in Miami, which Embiid missed due to an ankle injury.