LeBron James gets brutally honest about Joel Embiid's health today compared to 2024
- On Saturday, the Sixers held their annual Blue x White Scrimmage at Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia, giving fans their first look at LeBron James and the revamped roster ahead of the 2026-27 season.
- Moving the event from Wilmington to South Philadelphia increased accessibility; the team charged $10 donations to the Sixers Youth Foundation and distributed 5,000 tickets to local youth groups and community partners.
- James observed that teammate Joel Embiid is "much healthier" now than during the 2024 Paris Olympics, when a lingering knee injury hampered the center's performance on the USA Basketball team.
- With excitement surrounding the new roster, the Sixers open their four-game preseason schedule Monday night against the New York Knicks, with fans expressing high expectations for the upcoming season.
- Deeper roster options mean Embiid may avoid carrying as large a load this season, potentially keeping the center healthy for the 2026-27 NBA postseason and addressing long-term durability concerns.
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Joel Embiid Takes Retirement From Dunking as He Jokes About His Health Condition
Joel Embiid may have delivered the most encouraging moment of Philadelphia’s opening scrimmage without saying much at all. After another offseason spent managing his health, seeing the 76ers center move with that kind of freedom was enough to catch everyone’s attention. Even LeBron James has noticed the work his teammate has put in behind the […]
LeBron James, revamped Sixers roster draw fans to Blue x White Scrimmage
Sixers fans packed Xfinity Mobile Arena for the team's first public practice of the season Saturday, getting their first look at LeBron James, Jalen Brown and the revamped roster ahead of the 2026-27 season.
LeBron James Compares Current Joel Embiid to 2024 Olympics Version
Outside of All-Star games, LeBron James has been teammates with Joel Embiid twice in his career: On the Men’s USA Basketball team at the Paris Olympics in 2024, and now on the Philadelphia 76ers.So, with those being his two main points of reference, James made a very encouraging observation while discussing the difference between Embiid […]
After 'great first week,' LeBron James 'just trying to build' with Joel Embiid, Sixers teammates
After the Sixers held their annual Blue x White Scrimmage, LeBron James and Joel Embiid both met with reporters to discussing the ongoing acclimation process for a new-look team.
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