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NBA rumor: Weak start to the season causes trouble in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia 76ers started the season as one of the favorites in the Eastern Conference, but weak performances and major injury problems have made for a real horror season so far: With a record of 2-11, the Sixers are currently the worst team in the league. Although the overall weak East gives hope for a catch-up, there are apparently problems not only on the floor. This is what Shams Charania reports from ESPN.
Accordingly, after Monday’s defeat against the Miami Heat (89:106), there was a team meeting called by veteran Kyle Lowry. Guard Tyrese Maxey is said to have criticized his friend and teammate Joel Embiid for “always being late”. This has a negative impact on the dressing room and the coaches. “Tyrese loves the big guy, but that’s an open secret,” the report quoted a participant in the meeting as saying.
The players are also said to have asked head coach Nick Nurse to coach the team harder. In return, the coaches demanded more commitment and concentration in training.
The three stars Embiid, Maxey and Paul George have not yet played a game together this season. George has missed six games so far, and Embiid only returned to the lineup three games ago due to knee problems. Maxey is currently out with a hamstring strain. The Sixers have lost all of their last four games.
