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Commentator Mike Breen told a story claiming Joel Embiid was late to practice, but LeBron James and 76ers coach Nick Nurse pushed back on the account. James, who was Embiid's teammate in Paris, and Nurse both disputed the characterization of the Sixers star's punctuality. The exchange has drawn attention as it touches on Embiid's reputation ahead of the new NBA season.

Broadcaster Mike Breen has apologized after LeBron James publicly disputed a report claiming James called out Joel Embiid during a Team USA practice. James rejected the alleged incident as untrue, prompting Breen to walk back his remarks and express regret for repeating the story.

ESPN announcer Mike Breen has apologized after telling an on-air story involving LeBron James and Joel Embiid that James publicly refuted. Breen said he got the details wrong and expressed regret for the mistake, while James made clear the anecdote as told never happened. The exchange has drawn attention to accuracy standards for broadcasters calling NBA games.

ESPN play-by-play announcer Mike Breen has issued an apology after LeBron James publicly disputed a story involving Joel Embiid that Breen had shared. James rejected the account, prompting Breen to walk back his remarks and express regret. The exchange has drawn attention to how star players respond when broadcasters recount anecdotes about them.

A fact check examines Michigan Republicans Mike Rogers and John James, accusing both of shifting their positions on a potential war with Iran. The review highlights how the two politicians' statements on military action against Iran have changed over time, drawing scrutiny of their consistency on foreign policy.

NBA broadcaster Mike Breen has apologized after LeBron James pushed back on a story Breen told involving Joel Embiid. James disputed the account, prompting Breen to publicly say sorry for the remarks. The exchange between the veteran announcer and the Lakers star has drawn attention across the basketball world.

Broadcaster Mike Breen told a story involving Joel Embiid that both LeBron James and 76ers coach Nick Nurse have now publicly disputed. The back-and-forth between the veteran commentator, the Lakers star and the coach has drawn attention from basketball fans. Details of what exactly was said, and which account is accurate, remain unclear.

Anadolu Efes Istanbul has signed veteran American guard Cameron Payne to a contract running through the 2026/27 season, moving quickly after Mike James suffered a severe injury. Payne, an NBA veteran, is expected to bolster the Turkish club's backcourt and help it stay competitive in EuroLeague and domestic play. Fans are weighing what the shake-up means for the team's season ambitions.

The New England Patriots, led by head coach Mike Vrabel, held the Buffalo Bills in check on Sunday with a zone-heavy defensive game plan. The scheme successfully contained quarterback Josh Allen and running back James Cook, Buffalo's two most dangerous offensive weapons, drawing attention to Vrabel's defensive preparation.

Former Miami Heat shooter Mike Miller is looking back on his time with the 'Heatles', the LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh superteam of the early 2010s. Miller described the squad as 'a rockstar team', recalling the celebrity-level attention and aura that followed the Heat everywhere they went during their four straight NBA Finals runs.