During the Philadelphia 76ers’ preseason opener against the New York Knicks on October 5, announcer Mike Breen reported that LeBron James had confronted teammate Joel Embiid for being late to practice. Breen stated that a source had informed him of this incident. However, LeBron James quickly refuted the claim. In an Instagram post, he wrote, "He ain’t been late so stop the lies," addressing the comments made by Breen.
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Following James’ denial, 76ers head coach Nick Nurse also spoke out, expressing confidence in the team's dynamics and suggesting that the report was unfounded. The controversy stirred discussions within the NBA community, but both James and Nurse emphasized that the narrative should be corrected to avoid unnecessary drama.
As the 76ers prepare for their season, the focus remains on building team chemistry rather than addressing rumors.