Joel Embiid is being investigated by the NBA after he reportedly pushed the columnist

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has yet to play a single minute this NBA season, but he has managed to make headlines for all the wrong reasons.

After Philadelphia's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, the team's fourth loss in five games, Embiid pushed a columnist into the locker room, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, who also reported that the NBA was aware of the incident and was opening an investigation .

According to the Associated Press, Embiid's frustration was directed at Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes after he mentioned Embiid's late brother and son, both named Arthur, in columns criticizing his professionalism, dedication and fitness after the Paris Olympics questioned.

“The next time you bring up my dead brother and my son again, you'll see what I'm going to do to you, and I'm going to… have to live with the consequences,” Embiid reportedly told Hayes.

Embiid pressed on, with several instances of profanity in the next few sentences. Hayes apologized, which the big man didn't want. “This isn’t the first time,” Embiid said.

Hayes reportedly didn't just sit there and take it, either.

According to the report, Embiid later said that he didn't care what reporters said and wrote about him, to which Hayes replied, “But you do.”

Not long after, Embiid reportedly pushed Hayes on the shoulder while the team's public relations chief stepped between them.

Embiid's frustration with Hayes may have peaked on Saturday night, but it began the day before when the big man shouted “Marcus, whatever his name is” during a press conference.

Hayes recently wrote a column claiming that the team should consider giving fans refunds if Embiid doesn't play. This prompted the All-Star to address Hayes and the Philadelphia media at large with a scathing comment.

It's unclear when Embiid will make his regular season debut for the 76ers this season, and the NBA investigation into his back-and-forth with Hayes could impact the schedule.