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Joel Embiid sends clear message to Sixers front office ahead of trade deadline
Joel Embiid would like to see the Sixers improve at the trade deadline, but also wants to keep the team’s core intact — and no cost-cutting moves.
All day Thursday, the Sixers' messaging was clear: they could not take a perceived easy matchup against Sacramento lightly. Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid certainly did not.
Brandon Miller scored 30 points and the Charlotte Hornets dominated the Philadelphia 76ers 130-93 on Monday afternoon.
Here is the final playing status for Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday.