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Embiid subtly hinted at possible reasons, suggesting that something important might have come up for Harden.

Embiid subtly hinted at possible reasons, suggesting that something important might have come up for Harden.

Embiid is opting for a different path, steering clear of the big players in the basketball shoe industry in favor of a somewhat more modest brand.

Embiid is opting for a different path, steering clear of the big players in the basketball shoe industry in favor of a somewhat more modest brand.

Harden was disheartened by the Los Angeles Clippers’ rejection of the Sixers’ recent trade proposal involving him.

Harden was disheartened by the Los Angeles Clippers’ rejection of the Sixers’ recent trade proposal involving him.

Harden was notably absent from the 76ers’ training camp practice.

Harden was notably absent from the 76ers’ training camp practice.

“Joel had expressed interest in playing for France, and we assisted him in obtaining French citizenship at his request.”

“Joel had expressed interest in playing for France, and we assisted him in obtaining French citizenship at his request.”

There appears to be no reconciliation between him and the team.

There appears to be no reconciliation between him and the team.