Joel Embiid & Ben Simmons Forced Into COVID Protocol Before All-Star Game

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Joel Embiid & Ben Simmons
The two Sixers stars are at risk of being ruled out of the All-Star Game.

Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons are one of the best duos in the entire NBA and on Sunday, they are supposed to take part in the NBA All-Star Game which is taking place in Atlanta. Both players have been inside the Atlanta bubble for a while now, however, it seems like they might actually have to miss out on the game due to a positive COVID-19 test in their inside circle.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Embiid and Simmons' personal barber could potentially have the virus. The barber tested positive and now, he must undergo another test to rule out a false positive. In the meantime, Simmons and Embiid have to stay in quarantine and if their barber remains positive, then Embiid and Simmons could be ruled out of the game entirely.

This is bad news for the NBA who have already come under fire for holding an All-Star Game in the first place. Many of the players were well aware that this probably wasn't going to end well, and now, all of their suspicions have been confirmed.

Embiid and Simmons' status will be updated throughout the day, so keep it locked to HNHH for more information.

Joel Embiid & Ben Simmons Forced Into COVID Protocol Before All-Star Game
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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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