{
  "id": 16180819,
  "title": "Joel Embiid confirms what his relationship with James Harden is like after 76ers clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/joel-embiid-confirms-what-his-relationship-with-james-harden-is-like",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T11:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/joel-embiid-confirms-relationship-james-115000522.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Philadelphia 76ers guard Joel Embiid has clarified the nature of his relationship with former teammate James Harden following the Sixers' dramatic 114-106 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Embiid confirmed in his postgame press conference that he and Harden are on good terms, asserting that they spent the night catching up after their game. He labeled Harden as one of the top three teammates he's ever played with, emphasizing the love and respect they still share. The two had shared one of the league's most potent two-man games during their time together in Philadelphia, but their bond ended on a bitter note. Embiid's revelation quashes any rumors of lingering bad blood between the two players.",
  "summary": "Joel Embiid set the record straight on his bond with James Harden. The Philadelphia 76ers pulled off an absolute stunner against the Cleveland Cavaliers, erasing a massive 29-point deficit to snatch a 114-106 victory.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}