LeBron James Reportedly Let Joel Embiid 'Hear It' After Being 'Minutes' Late to 76ers Practice

LeBron James reportedly let Joel Embiid "hear it" during a recent Philadelphia 76ers practice after Embiid was late to the session, according to NBA broadcaster Mike Breen .

During Monday night's broadcast of the preseason clash between the 76ers and New York Knicks, Breen revealed that "somebody" told him about the encounter before the game.

"They were out ready to practice, Joel Embiid walked out on the court a couple of minutes late and LeBron let him hear it," Breen reported.

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James and Embiid are entering their first year as teammates following a busy offseason in which the 76ers added Jaylen Brown and the NBA's all-time leading scorer to a core that includes Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Embiid.

While Embiid remains a dominant offensive force for Philadelphia when healthy, his punctuality has been an issue in the past.

In Nov. 2024, Maxey reportedly criticized Embiid for being late "for everything" and "challenged" him to be on time for team activities moving forward.

As for James, he's known for his meticulous workout regimen in order to prepare for each season. That hasn't changed entering his 24th year in the NBA, as Edgecombe reflected on the first time he saw James in the locker room before practice.

"He was in there before everybody," Edgecombe said, per ESPN's Dave McMenamin . "As usual."

With expectations high for the 76ers entering their 2026-27 campaign, James has prioritized accountability among his new teammates.

"The only thing that matters is what we preach every day and how we're gonna hold each other accountable," James said during a Sept. 25 episode of his Mind the Game podcast.

The 76ers have three more preseason games ahead of them before they open the regular season against the Knicks on Oct. 20.