Joel Embiid's return to the Philadelphia 76ers' lineup came at an avoidable cost.

The NBA is fining the 76ers $100,000 for violating injury reporting rules surrounding the reining league MVP's return to the floor on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

"Embiid was listed as 'Out' in Philadelphia's initial injury report and subsequently played in the game," the NBA said in a statement released Friday. "The fine takes into account the 76ers' prior history of fines for violating injury reporting rules."