NBA insider doesn't believe 76ers star Joel Embiid's recent claim

NBA insider Shams Charania does not believe Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid's recent claim about knowing the source of a leaked report regarding a players-only meeting.

The Philadelphia 76ers entered the 2024-25 season with high expectations of competing for a title, bolstered by Joel Embiid's return from injury, the free agent addition of Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey's All-Star caliber improvement.

However, early season injuries caused the team to decline in the conference standings, and despite occasional mini-resurgences, they rarely regained serious postseason contention. Frustration led to a players-only meeting where, according to Charania's report, Maxey called out Embiid.

Embiid recently stated that he knows who leaked this information to Charania, but Charania expressed doubt, saying he would be "stunned if he knows who that was," and affirmed his confidence in his own source.

Given Charania's reputation as a leading NBA news-breaker over the past decade, his information is considered reliable, while Embiid's claim remains unverifiable unless he publicly identifies the alleged source.

Overall, the 76ers have been in disarray in recent years, and with Daryl Morey leading the team, this challenging situation may persist, though improved injury luck could make them a dark horse contender next season.