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NBA Star Joel Embiid Fined $50K for Grabbing His Crotch After Scoring vs. Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, the reigning 2023 NBA MVP, has been fined $50,000 for making what the league called a “lewd gesture” during Friday’s game against the Boston Celtics.

According to the league’s statement, Embiid celebrated an and-one play in the first quarter by grabbing his crotch while facing the Boston crowd — a move that violates the NBA’s conduct policy.

This isn’t the first time the 30-year-old All-Star has been penalized for similar on-court behavior. He was fined $25,000 in January 2023, $35,000 in October 2023, and $75,000 in December 2024 for the same type of “crotch-grab” celebration.

After the latest fine, Embiid posted on social media, saying, “Y’all better start fining the refs for doing the ‘blocking foul’ gesture since I’m not allowed to do it.” The post quickly went viral as fans debated whether the league was being overly strict or simply consistent.

Despite the backlash, Embiid remains one of the NBA’s most dominant players — averaging over 30 points per game and serving as the face of the Philadelphia 76ers franchise.

Exclusive: RHOP Star Wendy Osefo & Husband Eddie Bail Set At $50K, Will Be Released Today After Posting Bond Following Fraud Arrest

theJasmineBrand(@the.jasmine.brand) exclusively reports that “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband Eddie Osefo have posted bond and are expected to be released from jail today after spending roughly 14 hours in custody on fraud-related charges.

According to booking records obtained by theJasmineBrand (@the.jasmine.brand), the couple’s bail was set at $50,000. They were arrested by local Maryland police late Thursday and booked on multiple financial-related charges, including several felony counts tied to allegedly providing false or misleading information.

Officials confirm the Osefos will be required to personally appear in court once a date is scheduled, in accordance with a court order. No additional release conditions were imposed.

An attorney was not present during their release, though it remains unclear whether legal counsel was involved during booking.

As of this afternoon, the couple was still being processed but expected to walk free later today after posting bond.

This marks the latest development in what’s quickly becoming one of the most shocking off-camera scandals to hit The Real Housewives of Potomac.