LeBron James denies reports of Joel Embiid being late to practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 7:37 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
During the Knicks' preseason game against the 76ers, Mike Breen reported that Joel Embiid arrived late to practice, provoking a response from LeBron James. James refuted the claim through an Instagram post, stating, 'He ain’t been late so stop the lies.' This exchange comes as teams prepare for the upcoming NBA season.
- •LeBron James denies reports about Joel Embiid's tardiness.
- •Mike Breen made the claim during a Knicks-76ers preseason broadcast.
- •James posted a rebuttal on Instagram.
- •The preseason is ongoing as teams gear up for the regular season.
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — During the Knicks’ broadcast of Monday’s preseason …
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