Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets
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What is the 76ers' ceiling? How good is the Maxey-Edgecombe duo? We talked to league insiders about the new era in Philly.
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NBA scout on Sixers: They’re not good enough without Joel Embiid
The 76ers love their young guards. Everyone does. But if Philadelphia wants to climb in the East, the whole thing still comes back to Joel Embiid. That’s the theme from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, and it’s the whisper around the league.
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Charles Barkley expresses concern for the 76ers despite good start: "They aren't going anywhere without Joel Embiid"
The Philadelphia 76ers have gotten their campaign off to a competitive start, led by the solid play of All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey. NBA legend Charles Barkley, however, cast doubt on whether the team can sustain it if big man Joel Embiid remains sidelined due to injury.
People noticed it when NBA reporter Harrison Grimm shared the update on X. The comment he liked showed Simmons in a 2025–26 lineup with Tyrese Maxey, Ron Holland, Paul George, and Joel Embiid. Right now, Simmons is a free agent after the Brooklyn Nets bought out his contract in 2025.