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Story summary
- The Philadelphia 76ers opened the 2026-27 season with wins over the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers.
- An anonymous NBA scout warned ESPN’s Tim MacMahon that Joel Embiid may become angry.
- The scout said Embiid might stop defending and seek more ball.
- Joel Embiid logged 34 minutes in the Cavaliers win.
- Joel Embiid’s contract includes a $62.6 M salary and a $67.3 M option.