Just as it seemed Joel Embiid avoided a fine this week, the NBA made a shocking announcement on Friday night regarding the Philadelphia 76ers center. As it turns out, Embiid will be hit with a fine after all, just not for the reason many thought.

Sixers 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.

The incidents occurred during the first half of the 76ers’ 118-114 win over the Boston Celtics on Dec. 25 at TD Garden.

The NBA fined Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid $75,000 for making obscene gestures toward the Boston Celtics' home crowd during their game on Christmas Day.

Joel Embiid’s 2024-25 season has been marked by inconsistency. However, the Philadelphia 76ers star is gradually finding his form, and he recently made headlines by revealing the NBA rival he hates the most.

Sixers center Joel Embiid is listed as questionable for the team's Saturday night road game against the 7-22 Utah Jazz due to a left foot sprain, according to the team's injury report. Christmas Day was a wild one for Embiid on Wednesday.

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid is questionable for the game against Utah Jazz due to a sprained foot and sinus fracture. Embiid's absence could impact the struggling team's performance, currently 11th in the Eastern Conference.

Embiid has largely been a force when he faces against the Jazz. In 10 games vs. Utah across his career, Embiid has averaged 26.6 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.6 blocks