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The Golden State Warriors’ regular-season road to back-to-back titles and an unbelievable fifth championship in nine seasons has been revealed. Two of their most high-profile games of on that journey—opening night against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers and Christmas day versus Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies, both at Chase Center—were reported before […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are almost back in action. After revamping the supporting cast around Joel Embiid, James Harden and Tyrese Maxey, the Sixers now have their schedule for the 2022-23 NBA season. The Sixers open their season against the Boston Celtics, have their first home game two days later against the Milwaukee Bucks and play […]

Julius Erving has one of the most decorated resumes in the history of the NBA. The Hall of Famer is an all-time great, and his inclusion in the NBA 75 is a clear testament to all that he has achieved during his time in the league. This is exactly why whenever he speaks, people usually […]

The NBA has yet to release the full details of the 2022-23 NBA season schedule, but Shams Charania of The Athletic has already been busy spilling out dates of key NBA games. In one of his latest updates, Charania revealed that Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks will play their first game of the season […]

It seems like Ben Simmons’ Philadelphia 76ers saga has now officially come to an end. After a long drawn-out battle, the former Rookie of the Year appears to have prevailed after reports have emerged about a settlement agreement being reached on his $20 million grievance claim against the team. This comes via ESPN’s NBA guru […]

As bits and pieces of the 2022-23 NBA schedule get released, we can thank Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden for the latest update. In a brief tweet, the Sixers veteran probably spilled the beans. Harden simply tweeted “Christmas in the garden!” hours after one Christmas Day matchup (the Denver Nuggets hosting the Phoenix Suns on Christmas […]

Furkan Korkmaz can get buckets. Philadelphia 76ers fans know that on his best nights, the Turkish shooting guard can light it up from downtown for the Sixers. He certainly showed that off in his national team’s latest exhibition game against a Slovenia team bannered by Luka Doncic and Goran Dragic. The Sixers guard poured in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have come out of nowhere as a potential landing spot for Kevin Durant after the former league MVP reiterated his desire to leave the Brooklyn Nets. As it appears, this new development has a lot to do with KD’s current relationship with ex-teammate James Harden. ESPN’s NBA insider Ramona Shelburne recently reported […]

There has been a lot of talk surrounding LeBron James and his pending contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN’s NBA guru Tim Bontemps has chimed in on this issue, and he believes LeBron should do a James Harden next summer. No, it’s not about LeBron forcing his way out of the Lakers. What Bontemps […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have suddenly emerged as a potential landing spot for Kevin Durant after the former league MVP reiterated his desire to part ways with the Brooklyn Nets. Is it a mere coincidence that KD’s former teammate James Harden also happens to be a member of the same team Durant reportedly wants to play […]

There has seemingly been no traction on a Kevin Durant trade since his initial trade request at the end of June. He recently met with owner Joe Tsai to reinforce his desires. While teams like the Heat, Suns, and Celtics have made news for being Durant’s most desired landing spots, a darkhorse team has worked […]

The Philadelphia 76ers had a near-perfect offseason. The franchise brought back James Harden on a team-friendly deal and made some notable moves around the margins to improve their postseason chances. PJ Tucker was the most notable free agent addition and the Sixers also brought in Danuel House as a nice rotational piece. They also traded […]

The Kevin Durant trade request has put the NBA world on hold this offseason. With there seeming to be no traction on a potential deal, Durant recently met with Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai to reinforce his desires. He also provided an ultimatum that if the organization elects to part ways with GM Sean Marks […]

A new suitor has emerged in the sweepstakes for Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant. Per SNY’s Ian Begley, Durant is interested in teaming up with Joel Embiid on the Sixers. “Well, it’s worth noting that, in addition to Boston, Durant also sees Philadelphia as another desired landing spot, per people familiar with the matter. The […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are ready to go for the 2022-23 season. They have revamped their bench behind their starting lineup this offseason, and are hoping that their starting five, which features Joel Embiid, James Harden, and Tyrese Maxey, will be able to work together better than they did last season. Harden’s first few months with […]

On the court, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors have a bit of rivalry going on between them. It started way back in 2019, when Kawhi Leonard hit that historic Game 7 buzzer to send Philly home. Since then, every Raps-Sixers game has been a barnburner, with both teams going at each other in […]

James Harden is one of the best offensive players in the NBA today, so it speaks volumes of Scottie Barnes’ ability when he was able to put the clamps on the superstar guard. In a recent practice session, Barnes can be seen guarding Harden one-on-one. The Philadelphia 76ers guard struggled getting any open looks in […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Tobias Harris celebrated a momentous occasion in his life on Saturday when he tied the knot with long-time girlfriend Jasmine Winton. Harris, however, had to make a hilarious clarification after his wedding day tweet went viral for all the wrong reasons. After Harris claimed that he was marrying his “best friend,” fans […]

While the Sixers are very much the house Joel Embiid build, Tyrese Maxey is the furnace that warms everyone up and keeps it feeling homely. When the team is feeling down, the Kentucky product is always there to bring a little levity. When the team is hungry, Maxey brings extra wings on the plane to […]

Tyrese Maxey is quickly becoming one of the most beloved players in the Philadelphia 76ers right now. On the court, the young guard displays a level of athleticism and scoring not seen in Philly for a long time. He’s emerged as a capable third to the dynamic duo of Joel Embiid and James Harden. Off […]

One of the biggest storylines from last season centered around Ben Simmons and his desire to leave the Philadelphia 76ers. It was a long drawn-out saga that eventually ended with Simmons finally getting his wish after he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for James Harden. Sixers coach Doc Rivers has now spoken […]

The Sixers are coming off an impressive offseason in which they successfully worked the margins to improve their complementary players. While a tampering investigation is still hanging over the franchise, the bottom line is they brought back James Harden on a more team-friendly deal and some familiar teammates from his Houston days along with him. […]

During his day, there’s no doubt that Allen Iverson was one of the most influential figures in the entire NBA. His reach extended far beyond the four corners of the basketball court, with the Philadelphia 76ers icon making a tremendous impact on the culture of sports and beyond. As it turns out, one of the […]

Many fans have questioned James Harden’s commitment to winning for quite some time now. Dating back to his final years in Houston, critics have always wondered whether Harden was really dedicated to his goals of winning a championship. Now with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Beard is proving again that he’s willing to do whatever it […]

Jaylen Brown has been the stuff of trade rumors of late after the All-Star swingman was linked to a possible move to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for want-away superstar Kevin Durant. This is far from the first time Brown has seen his name dragged in trade whispers, too. As a matter of fact, former […]

Joel Embiid recently obtained French citizenship to be able to play for France on the international stage; however, fans will have to wait for the Philadelphia 76ers star to make his debut for his new national team. According to national team general manager Boris Diaw said, Embiid would have liked to play for France in […]

The NBA is acting swiftly after opening an investigation on the Philadelphia 76ers over the possibility of tampering in their extension deal with James Harden. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Sixers president Daryl Morey has already began answering questions from the league’s lawyers, who are also expected to talk with other members of the […]

The NBA is now investigating the Philadelphia 76ers over their offseason dealings with James Harden, PJ Tucker and Danuel House. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the league is looking at the possibility of the Sixers tampering on Harden. To recall, the superstar guard declined his $47 million player option with Philly and instead took […]

James Harden proved his loyalty to the Philadelphia 76ers when he decided to take a major pay cut in order to help the Sixers with their salary cap situation. The former league MVP declined his player option for the 2022-23 season and the $47 million he was supposed to earn with it. Instead, Harden decided […]

Joel Embiid’s revenge season is coming. After somewhat controversially falling short of the Most Valuable Player title this past season, and his Philadelphia 76ers once again suffering a disappointing second-round exit in the playoffs, it is clear that the 28-year-old will be playing with a chip on his shoulder come the new campaign. As it […]

While the most notable names in NBA free agency are off the board, there are still some quality free agents that remain unsigned. One guy who is still searching for a roster in the upcoming season is Markieff Morris. The 11-year NBA veteran most recently played for the Miami Heat. It also is worth noting […]

James Harden has re-signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, and sure enough, Daryl Morey couldn’t be any happier. Aside from the fact that they put themselves in better position to win, the Sixers president noted how crucial it is for them to keep Harden and Joel Embiid together. In his statement after the Harden deal was […]

The Philadelphia 76ers officially re-signed James Harden on Wednesday, giving fans reason to celebrate. After officially extending his stay in the City of Brotherly Love, Harden had a strong message for Sixers fans and the organization that will get everyone in Philly fired up, via Kyle Neubeck. James Harden: “This is where I want to […]

While most of the notable NBA free agent moves have been made, there are still a number of intriguing talents that remain available. One guy to watch is Hassan Whiteside. It has been an interesting career trajectory for the 33-year-old. After bouncing around the G-League and overseas, it was not until age 25 that Whiteside […]

I’m pretty sure you still remember James Harden’s insane body transformation last year as he forced his way out of the Houston Rockets. The 10-time All-Star looked completely overweight during a Houston Rockets game, only to almost miraculously shed off the extra pounds as soon as his trade to the Brooklyn Nets was made official. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are just about done making big moves in the 2022 NBA offseason. Unless a trade for Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell becomes a possibility, the Sixers are ready to move forward with a few new pieces around Joel Embiid and James Harden for the 2022-23 season. Continuity is a blessing for Philly. […]

Coming into the 2022 NBA offseason, the pressure was on for the Philadelphia 76ers. An embarrassing playoff loss and uncertainty regarding James Harden’s ability to play at a high level put them on the brink of red alert. With a lot of areas of the team needing to be addressed, Daryl Morey and the front […]

Toronto Raptors rising star Scottie Barnes enjoys a bit of gaming during his free time. The reigning Rookie of the Year has a certain affinity to NBA 2K — understandably so — and he’s been working hard to be the best GM of his NBA 2K MyTeam. Barnes recently had a relatively noteworthy pull on […]

Everyone talks about “The Decision,” when LeBron James announced he was joining the Miami Heat. However, people don’t discuss his return to Cleveland as much. It was something that was crucial for the Cavaliers franchise. But Miami’s Pat Riley made a shocking proposal prior to LeBron’s return to the Cavaliers, per NBA insider Marc Stein. […]