76ers’ LeBron James pours cold water on Joel Embiid trade narrative

LeBron James addressed rumors regarding his partnership with Joel Embiid after signing a discount contract with the Philadelphia 76ers for potentially two seasons. Speaking on his podcast Mind The Game, James dismissed speculation that he wanted the franchise to trade Embiid for former teammate Anthony Davis, expressing full commitment to playing alongside the Sixers center.

James praised Embiid's extensive career achievements, including an MVP award and multiple All-Star selections, noting that only an NBA championship is missing from his resume. James stated his clear goal in Philadelphia is to help Embiid capture his first career title.