Tag: Joel Embiid
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 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...
Charles Barkley wishes LeBron had picked Cavs, sees ‘lot of mouths to feed’ in Philly
Charles Barkley wasn't thrilled when LeBron James picked the 76ers in free agency.
“I was surprised and disappointed he went to Philly,” Barkley told Casino...
76ers loaded up for title run, but clock already ticking
No team changed its championship outlook more dramatically than the 76ers.
Philadelphia replaced Paul George with Jaylen Brown, signed LeBron James to a bargain two-year,...
Cavs’ Peyton Watson on loaded Eastern Conference: ‘It’s a party in the East, dog’
The Eastern Conference spent the offseason adding stars, creating contenders and generally making everyone’s path to June more difficult.
Peyton Watson sounds delighted.
“It’s a party...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Kelly Olynyk, Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, Sixers
Spurs
Kelly Olynyk may not be finished with the Spurs after all.
The free-agent big man has spent time in San Antonio this offseason and worked...
