76ers’ Joel Embiid on James Harden’s trade request: ‘Hopefully his mindset can be changed’

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden might be on the transfer quickly because the NBA world has its consideration on what the Portland Path Blazers and what the group will do with Damian Lillard.

Harden exercised his participant possibility for the 2023-24 season however requested a commerce afterward as he reportedly did not feel Philadelphia did sufficient to form up the roster for a run towards an NBA championship.

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James Harden, #1, and Joel Embiid, #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers, look on towards the Brooklyn Nets throughout Sport Two of the Jap Convention First Spherical Playoffs on the Wells Fargo Heart on April 17, 2023 in Philadelphia. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Photographs)

Nevertheless, reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid hoped Harden would find yourself staying.

“Upset,” Embiid advised Showtime on Sunday when requested about Harden’s commerce request. “However then once more, I additionally perceive it’s enterprise. Folks make choices. I’m extra appreciative of the best way he’s dealt with the entire scenario. We’re going to be boys endlessly. 

“I would like him to return again, clearly, in order that we are able to exit and attain what we wish, which is to win a championship. So hopefully his mindset will be modified.

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Michael Rubin and Joel Embiid, proper, attend the Fanatics x NBPA Summer time Gamers Get together hosted by Michael Rubin at Tao Nightclub at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on July 8, 2023 in Las Vegas. (Greg Doherty/Getty Photographs)

“However apart from that, I’m simply so completely happy to be his good friend. We’re shut, and we’ve grown since he bought right here. That’s what I’m enthusiastic about. I’m excited to maintain that friendship for the remainder of our lives.”

Plenty of modifications have occurred to the 76ers since their loss to the Boston Celtics within the NBA Playoffs. The staff let go of Doc Rivers and employed former Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse. The staff additionally signed Mo Bamba, re-signed Montrezl Harrell and matched Paul Reed’s supply sheet.

Fellow 76ers star Tobias Harris stated earlier within the offseason he wish to see Harden return.

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Joel Embiid, #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers, appears on throughout the Jap Convention Semi-Finals of the 2023 NBA Playoffs on Might 14, 2023 on the TD Backyard in Boston. (Brian Babineau/NBAE by way of Getty Photographs)

“There’s not many guys that may exit and drop 40 in a playoff sport. I believe that goes underneath the radar just a little bit an excessive amount of,” Harris stated in June. “I believe James is an exceptional participant, any individual who works his tail off, and any individual’s who’s an total nice chief. In fact I would like him again.”

The Related Press contributed to this report.