George said he won’t shy away from the challenge of playing with Embiid. The 34-year-old said he looks forward to challenges, so he’s going to embrace this one and try to figure it out. The duo is trying to figure out a way to get George involved through more communication throughout games.

Originally drafted 23rd overall by the 76ers in 2022, he was shipped on draft night with Danny Green to Memphis for De’Anthony Melton. Roddy has played 162 games in three seasons with the Grizzlies, Phoenix and Atlanta, averaging 6.3 points and 17.2 minutes. He joins Chuma Okeke on 10-day deals.

Joel Embiid and Paul George’s injuries derailed the Sixers’ season before it even started. The handling of those injuries only adds to the misery.

The Philadelphia 76ers were without Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey for their Wednesday night showdown against the Brooklyn Nets, but Paul George was in the lineup which meant they still had a guy with a max contract on the court when they lost by four.

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George opens up on the challenges of building with Joel Embiid in his first season with the team.

Without Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey available, the Sixers were paced by 30 points apiece from Kelly Oubre Jr. and Quentin Grimes. George made one of his seven shots on the night.

Joel Embiid (left knee injury management) and Paul George (left finger extensor tendon injury) participated in the Sixers’ Monday morning practice according to head coach Nick Nurse, who added that the entire team practiced aside from rookie Jared McCain.

The NBA champion believes the Philadelphia 76ers needs to cut ties with their two veteran stars and build around Tyrese Maxey.