LOS ANGELES — Joel Embiid is content to spend his All-Star break on a family vacation after the 76ers’ standout center was not selected as an Eastern Conference reserve by the NBA’s coaches. “I don’t need any validation from anybody,

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid says he cares about winning an NBA title more than being snubbed from the 2026 All-Star Game taking place on Feb. 15 in Los Angeles.

Meeting with reporters recently, the Philadelphia 76ers' big man talked about being left off the Eastern Conference All-Star reserves. Embiid said it didn't bother him much. After all, the only recognition he cares about now is winning a championship title.

Joel Embiid gets real.

Joel Embiid won't be joining Tyrese Maxey in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The basketball was loose and headed out of bounds and the 76ers were losing — and lost, big — to Cleveland when Joel Embiid knew he had to make a play. He swatted at the ball and pushed it behind him onto the court to keep the play alive.

How does the national media feel about these Sixers with more than three months of the regular season complete?

The NBA All-Star Game reserves were announced on Sunday and, as you might imagine, they engendered some strong opinions.