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Joel Embiid Hears Stark Reminder From Young Teammate: ‘You Were the MVP’

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The Philadelphia 76ers have a young guard making sure Joel Embiid hears something encouraging from inside his locker room. VJ Edgecombe wants the veteran center to remember the player who earned the NBA’s highest honor. His message is direct, but the intention behind it is supportive.Per Kris Rhim, Edgecombe reminds Embiid of his MVP achievement. […] The post Joel Embiid Hears Stark Reminder From Young Teammate: ‘You Were the MVP’ appeared first on HEAVY.

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‘He Gets Like 2 Inches Off the Ground,’ ‘Not the Same as It Used to Be’ — Philadelphia Radio Host ‘Let Down’ by LeBron James’ ‘Jarring’ Athletic Decline

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Philadelphia radio host Jack Fritz admits he's underwhelmed by LeBron James' early 76ers stint amid the four-time MVP's "jarring" athletic drop-off.

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‘Most Egregious Flopper in NBA History,’ ‘Best LeBron (James) Imitation’ — Hoops Fans Question Joel Embiid’s Knee Scare After Dunk vs. Raptors

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Joel Embiid’s quick return from a first-quarter injury scare draws reaction after he finishes with 20 points against the Raptors.

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76ers’ Jaylen Brown calls for more Tacko Fall minutes after beating Raptors

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The Philadelphia 76ers bounced back from their blowout loss to the Boston Celtics to beat the Toronto Raptors, 123-112, on Thursday. The 76ers suffered an injury scare of Joel Embiid, but the star big man was able to return and have a decent game. Tacko Fall made a brief cameo as Nick Nurse pulled his […] The post 76ers’ Jaylen Brown calls for more Tacko Fall minutes after beating Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘The Weakest Link,’ ‘He’s a Liability’ — Sports Analyst Tears Into LeBron James, Claims 22-Time All-Star Would Get ‘No Credit’ if 76ers Win NBA Title

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Rob Parker doesn't hold back while assessing LeBron James' early offensive struggles with the 76ers, dubbing the 22-time NBA All-Star a "liability."

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76ers’ Nick Nurse speaks up on Joel Embiid amid center’s mobility concerns

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The Philadelphia 76ers have been keeping a close eye on Joel Embiid’s health, and head coach Nick Nurse liked what he saw from his star center on Thursday night. After the Sixers’ 123-112 win over the Toronto Raptors, Nurse acknowledged that Embiid’s mobility seemed to drop off over the last few games. However, he believes […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse speaks up on Joel Embiid amid center’s mobility concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Come to My House (Jayson Tatum), I’ll Shake Your Hand’ — Charles Barkley Takes Another Shot at Jaylen Brown Over 76ers Star’s Viral Pregame Snub

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Charles Barkley criticizes Jaylen Brown over his viral pregame exchange with Jayson Tatum, then offers Tatum a handshake of his own.

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Joel Embiid Sends Message To 76ers Sharpshooter Anfernee Simons

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When the Philadelphia 76ers added the veteran guard Anfernee Simons to the roster, they were looking forward to getting a high-volume three-point shooter to add to their bench unit. Right out of the gate, Simons gave the Sixers exactly what they were looking for. In the first game against the New York Knicks, Simons attempted […] The post Joel Embiid Sends Message To 76ers Sharpshooter Anfernee Simons appeared first on HEAVY.

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76ers’ Joel Embiid returns to Raptors game after injury scare

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Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid suited up against the Toronto Raptors after being listed as questionable to play on the injury report. However, the Sixers got a scare as Embiid headed to the locker room in the first quarter after going down with what appeared to be a knee injury. 🚨 Joel Embiid is […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid returns to Raptors game after injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid suffers another injury scare just minutes into 76ers-Raptors game

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The Philadelphia 76ers are holding their breath after a few minutes into Thursday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. In the first quarter, Joel Embiid fell to the floor in pain. He pointed at his knee and had to be helped off the court. 🚨 Joel Embiid is headed to the locker room after this play. … The post Joel Embiid suffers another injury scare just minutes into 76ers-Raptors game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Joel Embiid Leaves 76ers-Raptors Game With Injury Scare

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Just a few minutes into Thursday’s action between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors, Joel Embiid went down with an apparent knee injury. The star center collided with a member of the Raptors and was down in pain. Embiid was seen pointing at his knee. The Sixers quickly got the game stopped so Embiid […] The post Joel Embiid Leaves 76ers-Raptors Game With Injury Scare appeared first on HEAVY.

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76ers Announce Joel Embiid’s Final Status For Raptors Game

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The Philadelphia 76ers are set to host the Toronto Raptors on November 12. Going into the game, the Sixers considered Joel Embiid to be questionable. All season long, Embiid has been working through plantar fasciitis. Fortunately for the Sixers, Embiid will not have to miss Thursday’s action. The 76ers announced that the star center is […] The post 76ers Announce Joel Embiid’s Final Status For Raptors Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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76ers Make Tacko Fall Decision For Raptors Matchup

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Going into the Thursday night matchup against the Toronto Raptors (November 12), the Philadelphia 76ers are going to be shorthanded, missing some frontcourt help. According to the injury report, LeBron James is going to get the night off to manage his sciatica injury. With a frontcourt player down, the Sixers are going to make sure […] The post 76ers Make Tacko Fall Decision For Raptors Matchup appeared first on HEAVY.

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‘(Jaylen Brown) Is the One That’s Supposed To Sacrifice’ – NBA Analyst Makes Bold Claim About 76ers Star Amid Jayson Tatum Rift

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Ryen Russillo argued that the price the 76ers paid for Jaylen Brown showed how the league viewed his place next to Jayson Tatum in Boston.

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‘Mad Because Nobody Was Good Enough To Match (LeBron James),’ ‘Nobody Cares’ – Fans Rip Stephen A. Smith for Latest Take on 76ers Star

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NBA fans shared their thoughts on Stephen A. Smith’s latest take on Philadelphia 76ers’ star and NBA legend LeBron James.

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DeMarcus Cousins rips Jayson Tatum’s ‘performative’ Jaylen Brown pregame stunt

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Former NBA big man DeMarcus Cousins is questioning Jayson Tatum‘s intentions after the Boston Celtics star approached Jaylen Brown before their recent matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Cousins believes the public interaction may have been more about appearances than repairing their strained relationship. Speaking on Run It Back, as shared by the show’s official X […] The post DeMarcus Cousins rips Jayson Tatum’s ‘performative’ Jaylen Brown pregame stunt appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid’s 1-word response on what 76ers learned through 12 games after Celtics debacle

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Wednesday night in the NBA featured a clash between the two best teams record-wise in the Eastern Conference in the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics. It was the Celtics who emerged victorious, walking away with a 123-101 win, moving past the 76ers in the East standings. With 12 games now under their belt, 76ers star […] The post Joel Embiid’s 1-word response on what 76ers learned through 12 games after Celtics debacle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Scottie Barnes’ injury status for Raptors vs. 76ers revealed

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The Toronto Raptors are currently gearing up for their upcoming game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday evening on the road. The Raptors have been without Scottie Barnes for the last few games due to a groin injury. Unfortunately, that will continue on Thursday thanks to the latest injury update for the team. “Scottie Barnes, […] The post Scottie Barnes’ injury status for Raptors vs. 76ers revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers Make Final Call On LeBron James’ Injury Status vs Raptors

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The Philadelphia 76ers are going to roll without their star forward, LeBron James, on Thursday night (November 12) against the Toronto Raptors. When the Sixers released their injury report on Wednesday night, the team initially left the door open for LeBron to play. He was questionable. Once again, the 76ers are managing a lower back/sciatica […] The post 76ers Make Final Call On LeBron James’ Injury Status vs Raptors appeared first on HEAVY.

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