Joel Embiid just got hit with a suspension as a result of his physical altercation with a reporter ... receiving a three-game ban for his actions after the Sixers' loss to the Grizzlies on Saturday.
The Association announced the punishment just minutes ago ... with the league's executive VP Joe Dumars saying, "“Mutual respect is paramount to the relationship between players and media in the NBA."
"While we understand Joel was offended by the personal nature of the original version of the reporter’s column, interactions must remain professional on both sides and can never turn physical.