The NBA has fined Philadelphia center Joel Embiid $50,000 for making a lewd gesture during a game against Boston. The league announced the fine on Sunday. Embiid scored while getting fouled in the first quarter against the Celtics on Friday night, then made a chopping gesture toward his midsection. Embiid has been fined at least four times in the past for similar gestures, with fines ranging from $25,000 to $75,000. Philadelphia lost Friday’s game, 109-108.
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has fined Philadelphia center Joel Embiid $50,000 for making what the league determined to be a lewd gesture during a game against Boston on Friday night.
The fine was announced Sunday by James Jones, the league's executive vice president and head of basketball operations.
Embiid scored while getting fouled with 7:08 remaining in the first quarter against the Celtics, then made a chopping gesture toward his groin. Embiid has now been fined at least four times in the past for making the gesture — $75,000 in December 2024 (a game in which he made multiple gestures), $35,000 in October 2023 and $25,000 in January 2023.
Philadelphia lost Friday's game, 109-108.
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