Joel Embiid, frustrated with media criticism, shoved Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes after a 76ers loss to the Grizzlies. Hayes had written a column criticizing Embiid’s dependability and referencing his late brother and son. Embiid confronted Hayes in the locker room, warning him against mentioning his family again. Despite Hayes’ apology, Embiid remained upset, using profanity and eventually pushing Hayes. The team’s PR intervened, and Embiid insisted reporters could report the incident despite security’s request not to.

Read more at: https://nypost.com/2024/11/03/sports/joel-embiid-shoves-columnist-after-76ers-game-nba-investigating/

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