NBA: 76ers' Joel Embiid hit with postgame tech for free throw distraction

Despite not yet taking the court this season, Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid has already picked up a technical foul.

The league handed out the technical on Monday, one day after Embiid waved a towel from the bench during a free-throw attempt by Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard at the same end of the court.

The incident occurred with 16.4 seconds left in overtime and Philadelphia leading 114-111.

Embiid's actions came during Nembhard's first free throw, which he missed. Nembhard made the second free throw, but Indiana fell 118-114.

No foul was called during the game.

Embiid, 30, has been sidelined due to left knee injury management. He appeared in just 39 games (all starts) for the 76ers last season, averaging 34.7 points, 11.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists.

Embiid's next chance to play will be on Wednesday, when Philadelphia hosts the Detroit Pistons. — Field Level Media/Reuters