Tag: Joel Embiid
LeBron James on playing center for Sixers: ‘We got an MVP over there’
LeBron James can play center. He would just prefer the Sixers remember they already employ a pretty accomplished one.
“Well, s--- we got an MVP...
Cavs open new season with same old collapse, plenty of familiar questions
The Cavaliers spent an entire offseason trying to move past the way last season ended. Then they went out and opened the new one...
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen on sore knee: ‘There’s pain there,’ but plans to play
Jarrett Allen expects to play in the Cavaliers’ season opener Thursday at Philadelphia, though he acknowledges his right knee won’t be entirely pain-free.
Allen participated...
Sixers Notes: Joel Embiid, LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey
The Sixers found another option at center in their season opener. Joel Embiid helped make the call.
With three fouls late in the first half...
Sixers’ first win offers glimpse of how LeBron James, new lineup can work
The Sixers have plenty to figure out about sharing the ball. Their first win offered something just as useful -- evidence that they can...
LeBron James, Sixers enter new season with plenty to prove
The Sixers have LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey. They also have a season opener against the defending NBA champion Knicks...
NBA opening day: Schedule, storylines, scores and latest news
The NBA is back, and the league isn't wasting any time getting to the good stuff.
The 2026-27 regular season tips off Tuesday with three...
NBA Notes: Bulls, Nic Claxton, Sixers, Joel Embiid, Knicks
Bulls
The Bulls will have to wait a little longer for Nic Claxton’s debut.
Claxton is progressing from the hamstring injury that sidelined him throughout the...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Nuggets, Spencer Jones, Knicks
Sixers
Joel Embiid doesn’t think the Sixers need anyone to take a back seat. He wants their stars doing what made them stars in the...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Magic, Anthony Black, Warriors
76ers
Tyrese Maxey doesn’t need much convincing about what a healthy Joel Embiid means to the 76ers.
It “changes everything,” Maxey said, according to Kris Rhim...
NBA Insider: Cavs, Knicks, Sixers have big expectations, bigger questions
The Cavaliers have spent years trying to establish themselves among the Eastern Conference's elite. And according to one longtime NBA insider, they should be...
NBA preseason power rankings: Thunder, Spurs lead all 30 teams
The NBA preseason is underway, which means it’s also time for everybody’s favorite October exercise; Ranking teams before the games actually count.
Here’s the complete...
Mike Breen apologizes for LeBron James, Joel Embiid practice story
Mike Breen has apologized for sharing a story about LeBron James confronting Joel Embiid at 76ers practice, saying he accepts James’ denial that the...
Sixers’ injuries pile up as Nick Nurse considers LeBron James at center
The Sixers have plenty of star power. Finding enough healthy bodies behind those stars is becoming a project.
With Ariel Hukporti expected to miss the...
LeBron James disputes story about confronting Joel Embiid at Sixers practice
LeBron James and Joel Embiid have barely begun their first season as Sixers teammates, and already there’s a story about one getting on the...
Sixers envision LeBron James as offensive ‘table setter’
LeBron James is 41 years old, joining a new team and entering his 24th NBA season.
Naturally, the Sixers are considering putting even more responsibility...
LeBron James brings full LeBron experience to Sixers, including chopper
The 76ers wanted LeBron James. Apparently that includes the helicopter.
Philadelphia opened training camp Tuesday with more than 50 credentialed media members packed into the...
Sixers have four stars and one question: Who gives up what?
Jaylen Brown was asked Monday who the “alpha” will be on a 76ers team featuring LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
“Next question,” Brown...
