The Philadelphia 76ers’ entrance workplace bolstered the group’s roster by including Paul George and different key gamers within the offseason.
The addition of draft choose Jared McCain additionally contributed to excessive expectations the Sixers carried into the 2024-25 season.
However the optimism shortly subsided as soon as the common season tipped off. The Sixers have a disappointing 2-12 report and sit on the backside of the Japanese Convention standings.
Joel Embiid just lately turned a subject of dialog when he was suspended after a locker room confrontation with a reporter earlier this month.
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The Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid reacts after a rating by Tobias Harris within the first half throughout Sport 2 of the primary spherical of the NBA playoffs towards the Brooklyn Nets April 17, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Picture/Derik Hamilton)
The Sixers’ beginning middle has performed simply 4 video games this season, and he took concern with a latest report that exposed some particulars a few 76ers group assembly shortly after Philly was defeated by the Miami Warmth.
“Whoever leaked that may be a actual piece of s—,” Embiid mentioned.
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The group assembly got here after head coach Nick Nurse’s suggestion there was some confusion with the group’s objectives. Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey additionally confronted Emiid about exhibiting up late for conferences, saying the 2023 NBA MVP was late “for all the things,” in response to the report.
Philadelphia 76ers middle Joel Embiid (21) and guard Tyrese Maxey (0) stand collectively throughout a break in motion within the fourth quarter towards the Orlando Magic at Wells Fargo Heart in Philadelphia April 12, 2024. (Invoice Streicher/USA Right now Sports activities)
Maxey additionally reportedly expressed concern over the unfavorable have an effect on Embiid’s tardiness had on the group.
After the Sixers’ newest loss Wednesday, Embiid made it clear a variety of matters have been lined throughout the assembly, however he additionally acknowledged the necessity for him to enhance.
“We talked about quite a lot of issues,” Embiid mentioned. “I do not wish to get into element. However that complete factor, that a part of it, took most likely 40 seconds. However it’s Joel Embiid, so issues will all the time get blown out of proportion. It is no matter, although. I will take it. I am the explanation for all the things, so I assume I will take the blame for all the things.
“There was nothing malicious being mentioned. I like when persons are telling me once I’m not doing good and once I must be higher. That a part of it (tardiness) most likely occurred a few times once I wasn’t enjoying. So, I must be higher. I must be excellent. I must be on level, which I’ll do.”
Philadelphia 76ers middle Joel Embiid (21) interacts with followers after a basket throughout the second half towards the Orlando Magic Jan. 5, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Picture/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Some positives did come out of the Sixers’ 111-117 loss to the Grizzlies earlier this week. The sport marked the primary time this season Embiid, George and Maxey have been on the ground on the similar time.
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Nevertheless, George aggravated his knee throughout the sport. A timetable for George’s return to motion is unclear. The Sixers host the Brooklyn Nets Friday in NBA Cup Group Play.
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