Embiid, Harden Rift Exposes 76ers Turmoil

Joel Embiid has confirmed he no longer speaks with James Harden following Harden's trade from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers. Once one of the NBA's most formidable duos, their partnership saw Embiid win MVP and Harden lead the league in assists during their season together. The relationship deteriorated after playoff disappointments and Harden's public dispute with Sixers president Daryl Morey over a denied max contract, culminating in Harden's trade and reported belief that Embiid contributed to his departure. Embiid has publicly denied involvement and expressed emotional pain over the split, while also citing broken trust within the Sixers due to a leaked meeting and ongoing roster instability. Both Embiid and the Sixers continue to struggle with internal challenges and the fallout from the breakup. The situation underscores the personal and organizational difficulties that can arise from NBA business decisions.