Joel Embiid Is Right: He's an Easy Target
Mike Breen's unverified LeBron-Embiid practice story wasn't random. It was the easiest, most familiar rumor about Embiid he could reach for.
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LeBron's Second-Round Line Puts Philly on the Clock
LeBron told the room he didn't uproot his family to lose in the second round. Translation: Embiid, Maxey and the whole Sixers locker room just got a new leash.
The NBA's $500M Club: Curry Paid to Stay. Embiid Didn't.
Six of the NBA's eight $500-million earners changed teams to get there. Curry and Embiid never left. Only one of them ever took a discount to stay.
LeBron's Not Selfless. He's Just Hedging Better.
LeBron says he joined the 76ers to get Joel Embiid his first ring. He also had questions about Embiid's knees before he signed. Both things are true.
The 76ers' Odds Swing Is Hiding Their Real Problem
The 76ers went from 20-1 longshots to a top-3 title favorite in a day after LeBron signed. The odds board is pricing the wrong risk entirely.
76ers Odds Jumped. Did Anyone Check Embiid?
Philadelphia's odds jumped from 60-1 to 22-1 after the Jaylen Brown trade. The market priced the dream lineup. It may have underweighted one critical variable.
The 76ers Bet Their Future on a Phone Call
The 76ers gave up Paul George and four picks for Jaylen Brown. Now the plan only works if a 41-year-old decides to show up. Classic Philly.