The NBA is about to research an incident involving Joel Embiid shoving Marcus Hayes of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the league introduced on Saturday night time.
“We’re conscious of reviews of an incident within the Sixers locker room this night and are commencing an investigation,” stated an NBA spokesperson in a press release.
Embiid took problem with a column wherein Hayes referenced Embiid’s son and late brother.
“The subsequent time you deliver up my useless brother and my son once more, you’re going to see what I will do to you and I will should … stay with the implications,” stated Embiid to Hayes after gamers entered the locker room following the Sixers’ loss to the Grizzlies.
Hayes then reportedly provided an apology to Embiid, which Embiid rejected.
Embiid would go on to state that he does not care what reporters assume, to which Hayes responded “however you do.”
The remark appeared to set off Embiid, who then raised his voice and pushed Hayes on the shoulder.
Crew officers acquired in between the 2, with group safety asking reporters to not report on the incident.
“They will do no matter they need. I do not give a s—,” stated Embiid.
