Joel Embiid, Paul George remain out on Wednesday, to be re-assessed later in the week

Derek Bodner: Nick Nurse has declined to answer any questions regarding Joel Embiid and Paul George. “You guys got the update,” he said when the first question (what parts of practice was Embiid able to participate in?) was asked. -via x.com / October 29, 2024

Paul George on Bronny James: “This is a kid who’s trying to find his way in the NBA and trying to live out his dreams. No one starts out perfect at anything; no one looks great right away. He’s trying to find his rhythm while doing something that no one else has ever done—playing with his father, one of the greatest to ever do it. That could be a whole different level of pressure. As good as it is to have his dad along for the journey, only he can speak to what that’s like.” -via YouTube / October 29, 2024

Wednesday’s NBA opening week doubleheader on ESPN averaged 1.6 million viewers, down 42% from last year — when coverage featured #1 pick Victor Wembanyama’s debut — but up 5% from 2022. Bucks-Sixers had a 1.0 rating and 1.71 million viewers, down a third from Celtics-Knicks last year (1.5, 2.55M), and the Suns-Clippers nightcap followed with 1.52 million (-49%). Keep in mind both games were absent some key players, including Sixers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George and the Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard. -via Sports Media Watch / October 28, 2024

Shams Charania: NBA has assessed Joel Embiid with a postgame technical foul for waving a towel during an Andrew Nembhard free throw attempt late in 76ers-Pacers on Sunday. -via x.com / October 28, 2024