Joel Embiid delivered a strong 40-point game in front of Allen Iverson and the 2001 squad in the 76ers' win over the Pelicans on Saturday.

Joel Embiid had 40 points and 11 rebounds and the host Philadelphia 76ers held off the New Orleans Pelicans 124-114 on Saturday night.

In the 2025 off-season, many were talking about shipping Joel Embiid off from the 76ers, but his resurgence has shut most of those critics up. He’s beginning to show his MVP-esque self and his teammates can only watch on in awe.

Joel Embiid sends a strong message to the 76ers front office as trade deadline rumors swirl around Philadelphia.

Joel Embiid hopes the 76ers take a different approach at the NBA trade deadline. In recent seasons, they made moves that enabled them to avoid the luxury tax. And there’s a belief around the NBA that they’ll do the same this season.

After urging the 76ers to make a trade before the deadline, this move could make Joel Embiid happy heading into the playoffs.

SportsLine's proven computer model locked in its top NBA props for Thursday, including Joel Embiid under 9.5 rebounds

Embiid starting to dunk the ball and catching alley oops shows that he is healthy again.