The Philadelphia 76ers' season has been off to a rough start with a 1-4 record, and things only seem to be getting worse. In their recent game against the Memphis Grizzlies, they suffered another loss. But what's even more concerning is what happened after the game.

According to reports from ESPN's Shams Charania, Sixers' star player Joel Embiid shoved a reporter in the locker room following the game. The league has taken notice and is launching an investigation into the incident.

Kyle Neubeck, a reporter for PHLY Sports who covers the Sixers, was present for the altercation and shared his account. He described how Embiid and the reporter, Marcus Hayes, engaged in a heated verbal exchange. Embiid was clearly upset and made it clear that he would not tolerate any comments about his family, specifically his late brother. The situation escalated to the point where Embiid physically shoved Hayes.

It was also reported by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne that the shove was directed at Hayes' shoulder.

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This incident comes just a day after Embiid vented his frustration with the media, particularly a recent column written by Hayes. In the column, Hayes referenced Embiid's late brother and son, which clearly struck a nerve with the player. In a post-game interview on Friday, Embiid expressed his anger towards the media and how he feels he has been portrayed.

It's clear that Embiid has reached a breaking point with the constant scrutiny from the media. He has been dealing with injuries and criticism throughout his career, and it seems to have taken a toll on him. However, his actions towards Hayes are not excusable and raise concerns about his behavior and emotional state.

This incident does not bode well for Embiid or the Sixers. It sheds light on the ongoing tension between the player and the media, and it's clear that something needs to be addressed before things escalate further.

As more information becomes available, we will continue to update this story. But for now, it's evident that this is not a good situation for the Sixers and their star player. It remains to be seen how this will affect the team's chemistry and performance on the court.

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