Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has revealed a financial motivation for the NBA Cup, stating "I'm going broke" ahead of the team's game against the Indiana Pacers on October 28, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The comments were reported by Yahoo Sports on October 31, 2026, though specific details about the NBA Cup's financial structure or Embiid's contract situation were not disclosed in the initial report.
