Embiid didn't have a workout for the Sixers last year either. shyt could literally be for a number of reasons. Highly doubt Lakers don't take one of the bigs...too rare...so I don't think they promised him. Could be for any reason.
Edit: side note.... Pompey is a bit of fukkboy around these parts....not the most accurate reporter.
Embiid wasn't going to work out for the Sixers, he broke his foot which is why they were able to get him, he was going 1.