Joel Embiid BREAKS SILENCE about James Harden quitting on 76ers with savage response

The reigning MVP reacts to James Harden missing the 76ers practice.

Joel Embiid BREAKS SILENCE about James Harden quitting on 76ers with savage response

Joel Embiid (L- AP) and James Harden (R- ESPN)

The ongoing James Harden saga shows no signs of resolution, and for the second time in his career, Joel Embiid is faced with a situation where a teammate is clearly eager to move on from the Philadelphia 76ers. Recently, the towering center broke his silence on Harden’s recent actions.

News of Harden skipping the Sixers’ practice on Wednesday spread like wildfire throughout social media. The former MVP consistently displays visible signs of frustration, especially after the front office failed to meet his request for a trade to the LA Clippers.

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Following practice, Embiid fielded questions about Harden’s absence. The reigning MVP didn’t shy away from responding with a joking remark before changing the subject.

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“I don’t know, maybe he had something to do,” Embiid said. “I’m not sure, but we had a good practice.”

Regardless of whether Harden shows up for work, the 76ers are staying focused on their preparations for the upcoming NBA season. They’re currently getting ready for their final preseason matchup against the Atlanta Hawks before they kick off the regular season against the Milwaukee Bucks.

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This isn’t the first time Joel Embiid has had to deal with a disgruntled teammate

Joel Embiid seemed to provide a composed response when questioned about James Harden’s absence from practice. Having encountered similar situations in the past, he appears to have a knack for handling these off-court issues with poise.

Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons
Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons (Credits: Sports Illustrated)

This response bears similarities to the last time the Philadelphia 76ers had a discontented All-Star on their roster. Except for a few instances, Embiid maintained his composure when Ben Simmons expressed his desire to leave the team. Despite facing a barrage of questions, he continued to lead by example as the team’s star player. Embiid understands that, in the end, it’s just business, and his main focus is winning.

It will be intriguing to see what lies ahead for the Sixers. But, as of now, the saga doesn’t seem to be coming to a conclusion. According to the latest reports, the 76ers and LA Clippers are still far from reaching a potential Harden trade agreement. This suggests that this situation is likely to persist well into the start of the regular season.

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