Harden and Embiid to miss Sixers' preseason opener in Boston

NBA Harden and Embiid to miss Sixers' preseason opener in Boston

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 13:33 - 08.10.2023

Philadelphia 76ers star duo James Harden and Joel Embiid wil miss the team's opening pre-season game against the Celtics.

James Harden and Joel Embiid will be unavailable for Sunday night’s exhibition contest against the Celtics at TD Garden.

 After requesting a trade this summer and then missing media day and Day 1 of training camp, Harden has participated in the Sixers’ last four practices. 

Harden and Embiid to miss Celtics game

While Embiid was struggling, Harden stepped up big with massive shots from distance

“He’s here, and his attitude and energy today allowed everybody to understand that he wants to go out there and compete with us, and his attitude has been great for the team” Joel Embiid said after Day 3 of the Sixers’ camp in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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