Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers received a technical foul for waving a towel near the bench during a recent game against the Indiana Pacers, despite not playing due to a knee injury. The incident occurred as the game neared its end, and while some players, including Tyrese Haliburton, protested, no foul was called at the time.

Embiid has been sidelined this season for knee management and has faced injury issues in the past. The NBA is investigating the 76ers regarding their handling of Embiid's situation, as it may relate to new load management rules. Tyrese Maxey stepped up in Embiid's absence, scoring 45 points in the team's recent victory.