The star big man received a hefty fine for an obscene gesture he made to the fans at the TD Garden on Wednesday.

Joel Embiid is a little lighter in the wallet after he was fined $75,000 for "making obscene gestures on the playing court" during the Philadelphia 76ers' victory over the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day,

Philadelphia center Joel Embiid was fined $75,000 by the NBA on Friday for making obscene gestures during the first half of the the 76ers’ 118-114 road victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.

Embiid made the “DX crotch chop” thrusting motion while lying on his back after converting a layup through contact during the first half of the Sixers’ victory on Wednesday.

Philadelphia center Joel Embiid was fined $75,000 by the NBA on Friday for making obscene gestures during the first half of the 76ers' 118-114 road victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.

As Joel Embiid deals with another setback, the Philadelphia 76ers plan to be without the star center on Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards. Shortly

With that said, here is the 10th edition of the NBA Power Rankings: Previous ranking: 29 The Wizards back at the bottom of the power rankings following a 4-game losing skid that included two losses to the Pelicans.

Coach Nick Nurse gives an update on Joel Embiid after the Philadelphia 76ers ruled him out against the Phoenix Suns.

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Sixers center Joel Embiid is questionable for Monday night's game against the Phoenix Suns as he continues to deal with a left foot sprain, according to the team's initial injury report released on Sunday afternoon.

If the 76ers’ game against the defending champion Boston Celtics was a barometer of where they stand, the answer was clear after registering a 118-114 Christmas Day victory at TD Garden. The Sixers showed that they have the potential to be an elite team.