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Coverage dated October 6, 2026 to October 9, 2026

Joel Embiid Responds to Rumors LeBron James Confronted Him at 76ers Practice

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Joel Embiid responded to the rumor that LeBron James yelled at him for being late to a Philadelphia 76ers practice.

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  1. Newsweek

    LeBron James Called Out Joel Embiid for Being Late to 76ers Practice: Report (opens Newsweek)

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    ESPN broadcaster Mike Breen said LeBron James called out Joel Embiid for being late to a recent Philadelphia 76ers practice.

  2. New York Post

    LeBron James pushes back on report that he let Joel Embiid ‘hear it’ over practice issue (opens New York Post)

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    James is in his first season with the 76ers after signing in the City of Brotherly Love this offseason.

  3. Fox News

    LeBron James shuts down Joel Embiid rift rumor, but Sixers leadership tension is real (opens Fox News)

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    LeBron 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.

  4. Newsweek

    LeBron James Breaks Silence After Joel Embiid 76ers Practice Rumor (opens Newsweek)

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    LeBron James responds to rumors involving Joel Embiid as the 76ers prepare for the new NBA season with a revamped roster.

  5. Newsweek

    76ers Head Coach Reacts to Rumored LeBron James-Joel Embiid Controversy (opens Newsweek)

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    Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse discussed the rumored controversy between Joel Embiid and LeBron James on Wednesday.

  6. Philadelphia Inquirer

    The latest Sixers ‘noise’: LeBron James denies calling out Joel Embiid for being late (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    After LeBron James denied a report he called out Joel Embiid for being late, coach Nick Nurse said he was surprised the report surfaced in the first place.

  7. Newsweek

    Joel Embiid Responds to Rumors LeBron James Confronted Him at 76ers Practice (opens Newsweek)

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    Joel Embiid responded to the rumor that LeBron James yelled at him for being late to a Philadelphia 76ers practice.

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