Joel Embiid

The Wizards, by all accounts, don't actually want to trade Davis, but there's more to it than that

One assistant coach has some doubts about how LeBron James and Joel Embiid can fit together on the Philadelphia 76ers, per comments made to Mark Medina for Fadeaway World.

The Minnesota Timberwolves took their pursuit of LeBron James until the very end, but James decided to join forces with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown on the Philadelphia 76ers. The Timberwolves have been in constant search of the missing piece that would take them over the hump after four consecutive playoff heartbreaks, and […] The post Next move Timberwolves must make after missing out on LeBron James in free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Here is a grading of the 76ers’ offseason after adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to build a superteam around Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.

Shaquille O’Neal dished out strong Philadelphia 76ers takes during the week of July 27. Ranging from believing Joel Embiid will reclaim the top center label, to LeBron James’ arrival. The latter carries a “modest arrogant” label plastered by Shaq himself. O’Neal appeared on “The Old Man and the Three” podcast to weigh in on the […] The post Shaq hits LeBron James with ‘modest arrogant’ label in quest for 50,000 points appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Team president Mike Gansey revealed how Joel Embiid helped recruit LeBron James to the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of the 2026-27 season. After James’ agent Rich Paul discussed the days before the decision was announced last Friday, Gansey talked about what Embiid told LeBron amidst his conversations with the four-time MVP. Gansey says Embiid talked to […] The post 76ers’ Mike Gansey reveals Joel Embiid’s LeBron James recruiting conversation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former Golden State Warriors president Bob Myers weighed in on LeBron James’ decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers with an emphatic take on Joel Embiid. After James’ agent Rich Paul defended his client’s choice to play for the Sixers ahead of the 2026-27 season, Myers agreed that it’s the best route for LeBron to […] The post Bob Myers breaks silence on LeBron James 76ers signing with defiant Joel Embiid take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LeBron James did not choose Philadelphia for one last enormous payday. In fact, he accepted the smallest salary of his career. James signed a two-year, $8 million contract after collecting $53 million last season. He sacrificed considerable money for the opportunity to join Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown on a loaded 76ers roster. […] The post LeBron James’ 76ers Move Puts 10 NBA Records in Play appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Cavaliers The Cavaliers’ reported deal with Mario Hezonja isn’t official just yet. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Cleveland continues working through the process of securing the necessary FIBA letter of clearance from Real Madrid before Hezonja can formally sign. The situation has become a bit more complicated after reports from Spain indicated […] The post NBA Rumors: Cavs, Mario Hezonja, Nuggets, Peyton Watson, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Philadelphia 76ers are now the fourth favorite to win the 2027 NBA Finals following the addition of LeBron James.

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Even after they added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, the Philadelphia 76ers' championship hopes may rest squarely on the shoulders of one player: Joel Embiid.

Joel Embiid missed out on playing with LeBron James more than a decade ago, but he'll now get to team up with the all-time great.

Point guard LeBron James could be returning for the 2026-27 campaign.

LeBron James' agent, Rich Paul, provided an encouraging update regarding Joel Embiid's health after his client signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency on Friday.

LeBron James stuns everyone by agreeing to join the Philadelphia 76ers. He said it was about the best chance to win, so how good is this Sixers team in the East? What is the best way to maximize the talents of Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, LeBron, and Embiid? Are they going to be able to guard anyone? Plus, should LeBron have chosen another team as the best shot of winning a championship? Nate and Danny continue their review of every relevant player in Summer League, continuing th...

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LeBron James is officially a Philadelphia 76er.

Sources close to LeBron James tell Ramona Shelburne of ESPN that has long recognized Joel Embiid‘s obvious talent and basketball IQ, but has been wary of the Sixers center’s lingering health issues. Embiid was one of the players heavily involved in recruiting James to Philadelphia, and has been making public appeals for him to join […]

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