Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was fined by the NBA for making "obscene gestures" during a Christmas Day game vs. the Celtics.

Also, Sixers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. was fined $2,000 for flopping in Monday night's game against the Phoenix Suns.

NEW YORK — 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

Without a healthy Joel Embiid, the 76ers were never expected to contend for an NBA title. But get taken to the final seconds before narrowly knocking off lowly Washington? Or worse, lose to the eight-win Pelicans only hours after star forward Zion Willamson was suspended one game for breaking team rules?

The Philadelphia 76ers host the New Orleans Pelicans Friday night at the Wells Fargo Center. This matchup is the first of the season between the two teams, with

Here is the full injury report for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the New Orleans Pelicans at home on Friday.

Ahead of the start of the Philadelphia 76ers vs New Orleans Pelicans game, let's take a look at the injury status of star center Joel Embiid.

An executive makes a scathing statement regarding how 76ers star Joel Embiid handles his constant injury troubles