The NBA announces that they have fined Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid $50,000 for making a lewd gesture in the loss to the Boston Celtics.

Joel Embiid was fined $50,000 after making a 'lewd' gesture after scoring a bucket against the Boston Celtics.

The Boston Celtics will have Jaylen Brown on the court when they make their season debut this Wednesday against the 76ers.

The Philadelphia 76ers may be without two of their star players in Tuesday night's game against the Washington Wizards.

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (77) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Boston.

Grimes has been a major factor in the Philly rotation of late, reaching 30-plus minutes for a third straight game despite being deployed off the bench. He rewarded his club with his second 20-point showing in three appearances. Grimes also dished out a season-high 13 assists on the way to his first double-double of the year.

The Nets ruled out No. 27 pick Danny Wolf for Sunday's 76ers matchup in Brooklyn due to a lingering ankle injury.

Joel Embiid was seen running back and forth on the court in pure joy after Quentin Grimes' game-tying jumper with 38.7 seconds left.

The Celtics host the Houston Rockets for the first of 2 meetings between these two teams this season. They will meet again in Houston on February 4. They split the series 1-1 last season, with each team winning on the road.