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The Philadelphia 76ers offseason was dominated by blockbuster headlines with the acquisitions of LeBron James in free agency and Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics. In all of that excitement, one might nearly forget they also made a first-round draft pick just a few months ago. Back on day one of the 2026 NBA Draft, […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are officially beginning the Luka Doncic era after the offseason departure of LeBron James to the Philadelphia 76ers . The superstar pair didn't spend much time together, playing just a season and a half as teammates. Both campaigns ended in early playoff exits, with fans unable to witness their full potential last season as Doncic missed the entire playoff run due to injury. Despite that, Doncic has fond memories of playing alongside LeBron, revealing what he respects t...
Justin Edwards could see a two-way player in Rayan Rupert give him some rising pressure in his quest for more minutes with the 76ers.
The NBA rarely stagnates for long, but the 2026 offseason produced the kind of movement that can redraw the league in a matter of weeks. Giannis Antetokounmpo is now in Miami, LeBron James and Jaylen Brown have joined Philadelphia, LaMelo Ball is running the show in Minnesota, and Ja Morant has landed in Portland. Those […] The post NBA Odds: 4 New-Look Teams to Watch in 2026-27 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Mike Breen has come out and apologized after a story he shared while on air appeared to be untrue, or at least ruffled LeBron’s feathers. While the 76ers were playing against the Kicks in preseason, Breen a shared a story from someone he ‘trusted’, thinking it would be an “interesting anecdote to show LeBron’s leadership […] The post Mike Breen Apologizes After LeBron James Disputes Viral Embiid Story appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Nick Nurse was surprised to hear the reports about Joel Embiid because they didn’t match what he had seen from his star center. A report that LeBron James had called out Embiid for arriving late to a 76ers practice quickly spread after Knicks broadcaster Mike Breen mentioned the incident during Philadelphia’s preseason game against New […] The post Nick Nurse Reacts to Viral Joel Embiid ‘Late’ Story appeared first on Basketball Forever .
The Philadelphia 76ers face a difficult roster and financial situation after losing backup center Ariel Hukporti for the entire 2026-27 season. Hukporti suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during Monday's preseason opener against the New York Knicks and underwent surgery on Tuesday. According to ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel , Hukporti had been expected to play an important role behind Joel Embiid, especially with fellow center Adem Bona missing training camp because of a left foot sprain. Furt...
Baron Davis believes Jaylen Brown’s impressive Philadelphia 76ers debut showed that the veteran forward spent the offseason addressing the parts of his game that previously gave him problems in the playoffs. Brown made his Philadelphia debut Monday night after arriving from the Boston Celtics and led the 76ers to a 120-97 preseason victory over the […] The post Baron Davis says Jaylen Brown learned from playoff struggles appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
76ers haven’t ruled out LeBron James playing backup-center minutes this season.
Mike Breen apologized Wednesday after LeBron James disputed the veteran broadcaster's on-air account that James had scolded Joel Embiid for showing up late...
The NBA regular season hasn’t even started yet, but we already have our first bit of drama out of the Philadelphia 76ers in their inaugural year of the LeBron James experience. Announcer Mike Breen shared an anecdote during the 76ers’ preseason opener against the New York Knicks that he believed was a telling bit of…
Nick Nurse says Joel Embiid has been setting the ultimate example in 76ers' early preseason work.
With Ariel Hukporti out, the 76ers' frontcourt is critically exposed. Here is how Neemias Queta and Mitchell Robinson give the Celtics a huge advantage.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Anfernee Simons is dealing with a setback, but it doesn't relate to his old long-term concern.
NBA star LeBron James did not want the report about him calling out Joel Embiid to get bigger. According to an earlier report, the Philadelphia 76ers star called out Embiid for being late to practice. Longtime commentator for MSG Network, Mike Breen, told the report on Monday’s preseason game between the 76ers and the New [...]
Nick Nurse is simply shocked by a recent report about the Philadelphia 76ers regarding LeBron James and Joel Embiid. Addressing the story following the team's Wednesday practice, the 76ers coach dismissed the chatter and pointed out how great Embiid has looked ahead of the new NBA season. "I'm just surprised by what I was told before, and what you guys are asking me about, because he's been excellent," Nurse told reporters. "He's in great shape. "He's been on the practice floor. He's worked ve...
A report alleging tension between LeBron James and Joel Embiid surfaced during the Philadelphia 76ers’ preseason opener against the New York Knicks on October 5, and head coach Nick Nurse addressed it two days later. The claim originated from longtime NBA broadcaster Mike Breen, who said during the broadcast that someone had told him James […] The post 76ers Head Coach Nick Nurse Refutes Claims About LeBron James in Fiery Interview appeared first on EssentiallySports .
In a recent attempt to show the impact LeBron James’ leadership has already had on the Philadelphia 76ers, longtime NBA broadcaster Mike Breen shared a story that was revealed to him by a colleague regarding James being tough on Joel Embiid for reportedly showing up late for a team practice. The only problem is, LeBron […] The post Mike Breen apologizes after LeBron James calls out ‘lies’ about Joel Embiid appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After the story about Joel Embiid being late to practice that was told by Mike Breen during the Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks preseason game broadcast, went viral, LeBron James denied the story, which lead Breen to address the situation. The commentator was confused why his source would lie to him about this story and apologized for telling it. "I don't know why the person who told me the story would make it up, but if LeBron says it never happened then I believe him and apologize for...
Mike Breen has apologized for sharing a story about LeBron James confronting Joel Embiid at 76ers practice, saying he accepts James’ denial that the exchange happened. “I don’t know why the person who told me the story would make it up, but if LeBron says it never happened then I believe him and apologize for […] The post Mike Breen apologizes for LeBron James, Joel Embiid practice story appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Philadelphia 76ers' backup center battle won't be figured out in the preseason.
Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse suggested LeBron James could see some time at the 5 to help compensate for Ariel Hukporti's season-ending Achilles tear.
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse pushed back on a report that LeBron James confronted Joel Embiid after the center arrived late to a recent team practice. The report surfaced during Philadelphia’s preseason game against the New York Knicks, when MSG Network broadcaster Mike Breen said he had been told that Embiid walked onto the […] The post Nick Nurse denies LeBron James scolding Joel Embiid appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
After a viral rumor surfaced regarding Philadelphia 76ers star forward LeBron James calling out star center Joel Embiid for being late to practice, head coach Nick Nurse clarified the situation.
Ariel Hukporti's torn Achilles tendon may allow Atlanta to leverage their young, talented frontcourt in a potential playoff series against the 76ers.