LeBron James Is Already Calling Out Joel Embiid
Mike Breen said James confronted Embiid over a late arrival, and James later denied the account on Instagram.
- On Tuesday, LeBron James publicly denied a report that he admonished Philadelphia 76ers teammate Joel Embiid for arriving late to practice, writing on Instagram, "He ain't been late so stop the lies."
- NBA broadcaster Mike Breen relayed the anecdote during Monday's preseason game against the New York Knicks, claiming someone told him Embiid arrived a couple of minutes late to a recent practice session.
- After the rumor spread, Breen issued an apology on Wednesday, stating he was "disappointed" in how the anecdote was interpreted and confirming he did not witness the alleged tardiness personally.
- Sixers head coach Nick Nurse expressed surprise at the report, noting Embiid has been excellent throughout training camp and focused on managing team chemistry moving forward.
- The star-studded 76ers, featuring James, Embiid, All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey, All-NBA wing Jaylen Brown, and second-year guard VJ Edgecombe, face intense media scrutiny as they pursue championship expectations during the 2026-27 season.
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Mike Breen Apologizes After LeBron James Refutes Joel Embiid Practice Story
ESPN's Mike Breen apologized on Wednesday after LeBron James disputed a story Breen shared about new Philadelphia 76ers teammate Joel Embiid. Breen told ESPN he regrets the attention the anecdote brought to Embiid. "I'm so disappointed how the story was interpreted," said Breen. "The whole intent was praising LeBron for already having an impact on the team's professionalism and accountability, even something so benign as a player getting on the …
LeBron James calls out 'lies' regarding Mike Breen's Joel Embiid story
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to be the center of a lot of media attention this year with the addition of LeBron James to their roster. Any team that James is on creates headlines, and anecdotes that might fly under the radar if the central characters were lesser known NBA players are understandably newsworthy when…
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