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Georges Niang took off running, with Joel Embiid temporarily close behind. They looped around the far end of the 76ers’ practice court before Niang ducked into the facility’s offices, then moved through the front foyer and a hallway to pop back into the gym at the opposite side.

James Harden was asked to be traded away from the Brooklyn Nets last year as he struggled to thrive alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving before things became difficult with the New York team

The Warriors will be without Andrew Wiggins due to his adductor injury on Friday against the Sixers.

Master blaster Chris Lynn will be out to make an impression for his new side after the Strikers won the toss and chose to bat first against the Sixers.

PHILADELPHIA — Jaden Springer unzipped his warmup jacket with more than five minutes left on the clock, signifying that the 76ers’ starters had earned the rest of the night off.

PHILADELPHIA — Things were different with Joel Embiid and James Harden on the court.

Steve Smith has finalised an agreement with Cricket Australia to return to the Big Bash League with the Sydney Sixers.

PHILADLEPHIA — Joel Embiid waved his index finger, Dikembe Mutombo style, as Patrick Beverley fired a desperation jumper after the shot-clock buzzer sounded.

Sydney Sixers pair Steve O'Keefe and Sean Abbott have joined rival BBL players in calling for CA to bring superstar batter Steve Smith to the league.