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Joel Embiid revealed at the Philadelphia 76ers media day that he has lost between 11 and 13 pounds during the vacations. The Cameroonian only played 39 games in the 2023-24 season, after winning the MVP in 2022-23 by completing 66 games. Throughout his playoff career, Embiid has suffered various injuries that have limited his peak performance. He aims to make a change at 30 years old.

"I still have a long way to go," commented Embiid on his weight loss. "I still want to lose more, but it's a process. I think for me, and Daryl will tell you, as soon as we lost last year, I just texted him: 'We have to do whatever it takes to make sure I have a full and healthy season. This year, there's no agenda. No All-Star. No All-NBA. None of that. It's whatever it takes to ensure I'm ready to play'."

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The one saying this is a trusted voice from the league, like former player Kendrick Perkins and current regular commentator on various NBA programs. The former legendary center for the Celtics, among other teams, believes that Joel Embiid must perform at his highest level this season, as it is a kind of now or never for him following the effort made by the Philadelphia 76ers with the signing of Paul George.

"Joel Embiid is under the most pressure as far as anybody in the NBA to get it done this year." 😳 @KendrickPerkins' thoughts on Paul George, Joel Embiid, and the new look 76ers coming into this season 👀 pic.twitter.com/J9Vt1HqTXX

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) September 17, 2024

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Paul George has been through great teams like Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Los Angeles Clippers. Throughout his career, he has almost always been in the position to play in the playoffs with competitive rosters. However, after his signing this summer with the Philadelphia 76ers, the forward has stated the following: "It's the first time I'm going to play with an elite point guard and an elite center at the same time," referring to Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.

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DeMar DeRozan is one of the regular suspects in NBA rumors for a few years now. The player has acknowledged considering Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, and Miami Heat as possibilities before ultimately deciding to stay with the Chicago Bulls: "Philadelphia was definitely an option. The Lakers were always an option. The Clippers were also an option. And the Heat... These teams were definitely personal and legitimate options that I was considering."

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Philadelphia 76ers is already negotiating the location of its future arena in the NBA. Their contract with the Wells Fargo Center will end in 2031, and according to ESPN, the franchise is not planning to extend the agreement. The team is negotiating a $1.3 billion stadium in the Chinatown neighborhood of Philadelphia. Additionally, New Jersey is offering $400 million in tax credits to the franchise for a new mixed-use stadium by the sea.

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