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Embiid baby index: The Sixers center’s newborn son, by the numbers
Arthur Elijah de Paula Embiid shares a first name with Joel’s late younger brother.
Joel Embiid suspended: Here’s what happened in the Sixers center’s brawl
His beef with Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns goes way back.
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Gritty, Wentz, Jimmy Butler? Our list of top 10 Philly sports figures of 2018
The definitive ranking of the city's real stars, and where the newest Sixer fits.
Joel Embiid signed with Under Armour in a five-year deal that could make him the richest center in the NBA
The deal also included a commitment from UA to support charitable efforts in Philadelphia.
Explainer: What’s happening with the Sixers and the Bryan Colangelo Twitter scandal
Catch up on the details about the current Philly basketball fuss.