What happened: Joel Embiid described his bond with Paul George in remarks relayed by Derek Bodner: "Off the court we have a special relationship. Families are close, especially our kids. I love him.
Why it matters: The comments come after the Jaylen Brown-Paul George trade that reshaped the Philadelphia and Boston rosters.
By the numbers: Embiid: 17.3 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game in 2026-27 through 10 games. George: 20.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game in 2026-27 through 9 games.