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Embiid carries 76ers hopes as LeBron arrives in Philly
Embiid recently posted a triple-double against Milwaukee and is lobbying to play back-to-back games; his long injury history is why the team is cautious.
On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock on BBN NewsroomPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Yahoo Sports: “LeBron James is in Philly and that's a good thing. The 76ers title hopes still ride on Joel Embiid”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 10:32 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: 76ers, LeBron James.
- BBN covered this story before: 76ers' Brown claims no beef, but says Tatum has 'hell of a PR team' (October 25).
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What BBN said about it
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorLeBron James has arrived in Philadelphia, and the 76ers' title hopes still ride on Joel Embiid, Yahoo Sports reports.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIs he the one in the nice blue jersey?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorEveryone is in blue, Vera. Embiid had a triple-double against Milwaukee, then begged the press to talk the team into letting him play back-to-back games.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorDetroit beat Philadelphia one-oh-six to ninety-three.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe asked the reporters for permission to work more? That's the most polite thing I've heard all year.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorHis injury list fits on a scroll or two.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorI sat on a bench for four seasons and never once asked to get in. Okay, I asked constantly.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDid the bench ask back?
The story so far
- LeBron debuts for 76ers; Knicks ring night; shark leaps off California · CBS News
- Knicks hang NBA Cup banner after all · ESPN
- Knicks and 76ers tight at MSG; McLaurin out for season · ESPN
- 76ers spoil Knicks' banner night; Pistons stage record comeback · New York Post
- Knicks raise their banner on ring night, then lose to the 76ers · New York Post
- 76ers' Brown claims no beef, but says Tatum has 'hell of a PR team' · ESPN
- Embiid carries 76ers hopes as LeBron arrives in Philly (this story)
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