This week was off to a tough start for the Philadelphia 76ers. When they went into Miami without Tyrese Maxey on the floor, the Sixers coughed up an early doubl

The Brooklyn Nets (6-10) came into Friday's NBA Cup game at the Philadelphia 76ers looking to continue the good work that they did to beat the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday and start their road trip on the right foot.

It was supposed to be the Brooklyn Nets’ turn to be warmed by the the Philadelphia 76ers dumpster fire tonight. But Jared McCain, extinguisher in hand, had other plans. With injuries transpiring, precarious podcast episodes dropping,

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is sidelined for Friday night’s NBA Cup game against the Brooklyn Nets due to what the team described as left knee injury maintenance.

Despite being without Joel Embiid, who is dealing with swelling in his left knee, the 76ers managed to end a five-game losing streak against the Nets behind another outstanding performance from self-proclaimed "rookie of the year" Jared McCain.

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid will miss the team's next few games as he manages swelling in his left knee. Embiid is receiving treatment and his status will be updated early next week.