LeBron denies report of clash with Embiid over practice

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 13:00 · Archive

LeBron James has denied a report that he confronted Joel Embiid over a practice issue with the Philadelphia 76ers. Broadcaster Mike Breen had reported the incident, but James pushed back against the account of the supposed clash between the two players.

Fox News reports that whilst James denied the story, Embiid's history of punctuality issues lends credibility to the report. James joined the 76ers this offseason and is in his first season with the team.

How it is being reported

• LeBron James shuts down Joel Embiid rift rumor, but Sixers leadership tension is realLeBron James denied Mike Breen's report that Joel Embiid was late to 76ers practice, but Embiid's punctuality history makes the story hard to ignore.Fox News · 7 Oct, 12:43
• LeBron James pushes back on report that he let Joel Embiid ‘hear it’ over practice issueJames is in his first season with the 76ers after signing in the City of Brotherly Love this offseason.New York Post · 7 Oct, 02:57

In this story: LeBron James · Joel Embiid · Philadelphia 76ers · Mike Breen

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