Joel Embiid made headlines by entering the an altercation with a Philadelphia reporter on Saturday night after the Sixers lost to the Memphis Grizzlies. Marcus Hayes, a columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, came under fire from Embiid for the way he wrote about Embiid’s brother and son in a recent column criticizing the former MVP for failing to get on the court in this season.

On Sunday, Hayes gave his side of the story to fellow reporter Gina Mizell and said 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey apologized for Embiid’s actions and labeled the situation “unacceptable.” from APPLICANT:

“After (the incident), Hayes said he was escorted to a meeting with Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey and general manager Elton Brand,” Mizell wrote. “Hayes said Morey and Brand “apologized for the incident, expressed regret that it happened and asked for my version of events … They agreed that Embiid’s actions were unacceptable.”

Mizell also noted that “Embiid’s open hand made contact with Hayes’ neck and collarbone area.”

The NBA has announced an investigation into the matter, and the 76ers have confirmed that the organization will fully cooperate. Philadelphia next plays Monday night against the Phoenix Suns.