The Philadelphia 76ers could arguably be the most unsettled team entering the season. The long-standing James Harden saga is yet to find a way. After missing out on practice sessions, finally, when he was about to travel with the team, the management held him back. Amid all this drama, the New York Knicks showed interest in Joel Embiid. Several reports suggested that the Knicks are keen to rope Embiid in. However, a recent report revealed the 76ers stance on the drama.

The Sixers played their first game of the season on Thursday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. Unfortunately, the James Harden-less team couldn’t see of the mighty Damian Lillard. The 7x NBA All-Star, who found the right deal before the season, proving his worth in his new team. Meanwhile, the 76ers are in the brink of losing another franchise superstar. Let’s dig deep into the story to know about the Sixers’ stance.

Sixers reveal their stance on Joel Embiid trade rumors

A few days ago, Keith Pompey of Inquirer revealed the Knicks attempt to rope in Joel Embiid in this season. While it wasn’t only Embiid that the Knicks had their eyes on, as Pompey reported that the president Leon Rose had Embiid as , “No. 1 priority.” The rumor also included a luring package along with it. It included  three key players, with Julius Randle, R.J. Barrett, Evan Fournier, and Mitchell Robinson all available in exchange for Embiid. While the rumor stayed in the air, a recent report revealed 76ers stance on it.

According to New York Basketball, a media company, the Sixers are unmoved by the package. It further added that Ian Begley’s report revealed that Embiid’s commitment with the Sixers is intact.

Despite the commitment to his team, does he have the company to take the franchise to the championship?

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Will James Harden’s absence continue to affect the Sixers?

Sixers fall short against the Bucks

The Harden-less Sixers definitely had struggled to keep up with the power duo, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Embiid managed to drop only 24 points, along with Tyrese Maxey’s 31 points. The Freak Time duo dropped 23 and 39 points, registering a nail-biting 118-117 finish. Apart from that, Lillard marked the franchise record for most points scored in debut with 39 points. But the tides could turn for the Sixers, as a Bleacher article recently reported that the management requested Harden to stay in Philadelphia to amp up his training for upcoming games.

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What do you make of the Sixers trade saga? Will they come back stronger after Harden’s return? Let us know in the comments?