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Joel Embiid admits struggle adjusting to new role with 76ers: 'I need to touch the ball'

Joel Embiid admits struggle adjusting to new role with 76ers: 'I need to touch the ball'
Other Sports · 16:37:34 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid said on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, that he is finding it difficult to adapt to a new role on the team, telling reporters, "I need to touch the ball." The All-Star big man emphasized his desire to be more involved in the offense as the team works to find its rhythm early in the season.

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