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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. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers faced a very tough situation with James Harden this offseason. They had to sign him to a new contract, which was expected to be near the maximum amount, while still making additions to the team. Harden ended up agreeing to a deal well below the max. Now a lot of people are […]

Philadelphia 76ers youngster Matisse Thybulle is one of the most unique players across the NBA. The Sixers wing makes eye-popping defensive plays that few guys can replicate. Despite standing just 6’5″, Thybulle has an impressive 6’11” wingspan he uses to wreak havoc on opposing players. His defensive instincts and long arms allow him to interrupt passing […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers released the plans for a new stadium in the city, the organization knew what to expect. As one of the most passionate in all of sports, the Sixers’ fan base wasn’t afraid to voice its opinions on the $1.3 billion project. However, to the Sixers‘ chagrin, a lot of the fans’ […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are preparing to move into a new home ahead of the 2031-32 season. As they remain in Wells Fargo Center, they have announced a $1.3 billion plan for a new stadium, titled 76 Place, in downtown Philadelphia. Franchise superstar Joel Embiid could hardly believe the Sixers’ plans. Embiid shared on Twitter how […]

The Philadelphia 76ers aren’t just planning big things on the court. They’re planning big things for their court too. Early Thursday morning, the Sixers revealed a massive $1.3 billion plan for a new arena once their lease at the Wells Fargo Center expires. Per ESPN, the team is creating a new development company that will lead […]

Though the Sixers won’t officially open up camp until the end of the summer, Doc Rivers already has plans for a little pre-season getaway with the boys. Yes, you read that correctly; after spending the first two training camps of the Rivers era hunkered down in Camden at the team’s eponymous training facility, the Sixers […]

James Harden has officially agreed to a new contract with the Philadelphia 76ers after it was revealed he’s taking a $15 million pay cut. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Harden and the Sixers have agreed to a two-year contract worth $68.6 million. He will make $33 million in 2022-23 and $35.6 million in 2023-24. […]

Matisse Thybulle has one of the most unique skillsets across the entire NBA. The 25-year-old has made the All-Defensive Second-Team twice in his three year career despite his limited minutes. His game changing wingspan and activity is so exciting but his offensive deficiencies make him a difficult player to evaluate. The former first-round pick is […]

The Philadelphia 76ers needed to upgrade their roster after losing to the Miami Heat in six games of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Things got started on the night of the 2022 NBA Draft. During the draft, the Sixers sent the 23rd overall pick and 35-year-old swingman Danny Green to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for […]

There’s no denying that James Harden was a disappointment for the Philadelphia 76ers last season. After forcing his way out of the Brooklyn Nets in the middle of the campaign in order to join forces with Joel Embiid in Philly, Harden failed to live up to the lofty expectations most folks had on him when […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have had an eventful offseason. From James Harden contract talks to signing PJ Tucker to the team partying in the Hamptons at Michael Rubin’s White Out Part, a lot has gone down. There is plenty of reason for optimism with the team. James Harden’s unselfishness has allowed Daryl Morey to upgrade their […]

One of the biggest storylines of the offseason has been James Harden’s contract negotiation. The Sixers’ star guard elected to opt out of his $47 million player option in favor of a more team-friendly deal. The 33-year-old had a perceived disappointing season last year despite being the only player in the NBA to average over […]

The Sixers have failed to make it past the Conference Semi-Finals for the fifth consecutive season. After the dark years of Trusting the Process, the team has been unable to grow into genuine title contenders. With Joel Embiid in the prime of his career and coming off a historic season, the franchise must capitalize now. […]

James Harden and Joel Embiid didn’t have the dream season they were hoping for when they joined forced on the Philadelphia 76ers. Their forged partnership at the 2022 NBA trade deadline spurred a five-game winning streak and a look of dominance that had Philly residents smelling a trip to the NBA Finals, or at least […]

The $47 million dollar question of the offseason for James Harden was whether or not he would opt into his player option. Instead, he signed a two-year extension with the Philadelphia 76ers for about $15 million less in annual salary than what he would have made had he opted in. In a recent sit-down with […]

James Harden’s move to the Philadelphia 76ers did not exactly pan out as initially expected, with the Beard looking like a shell of his old self. It speaks volumes that he received tons of criticisms for his play, as people kept saying that he’s washed and old. However, the Sixers star couldn’t care less. Speaking […]

After James Harden’s drama-filled forced exit from the Brooklyn Nets last season, it now feels like an eternity since he was with the Houston Rockets. That’s actually just two years ago, and at this point, the Philadelphia 76ers superstar still clearly has an affinity toward Houston. Harden spent more than half of his career with […]

It feels like forever ago that the NBA world was focused on Ben Simmons’ holdout from the Philadelphia 76ers. The current member of the Brooklyn Nets has not suited up for an NBA game in over a year. The former top pick requested a trade from the Sixers following the team’s playoff collapse to the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers signing P.J. Tucker away from the Miami Heat this offseason. The veteran 3-and-D specialist signed a three-year, $33 million deal with the Sixers, but it may come with an additional cost. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Sixers are likely to be investigated by the NBA. Since Tucker’s contract was announced […]

The Utah Jazz have made some franchise-altering decisions this offseason. Highlighted by the Rudy Gobert deal and with a potential Donovan Mitchell trade looming, the franchise is set for a full rebuild. While Mitchell and Gobert are the two players set to bring the largest return, they may not be the only players on the […]

James Harden hasn’t looked like himself for quite some time. The former league MVP has gone from nuclear scoring weapon on the Houston Rockets to enigmatic playmaker in the span of two seasons with the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers. But a lot of that had to do with a hamstring injury that just never […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are on a quest to finally make the NBA Finals behind Joel Embiid. The Sixers are coming into this season with the urgency to make a deep playoff run after trading for James Harden. Harden taking a massive pay cut shows his willingness to win with the Sixers. His play on the court […]

Joel Embiid is switching teams! No, the MVP runner-up is not the newest star to request out of his franchise. However, Embiid is making amove that has been in the works for several months. The superstar has officially gained French citizenship which will open the door for him to compete internationally. Joel Embiid has officially […]

NBA Summer League continues as Miami and Philadelphia will go head-to-head for the first time this summer. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-76ers prediction and pick.   The Heat are (1-1) so far in Vegas after defeating the Boston Celtics and losing to the Atlanta Hawks. They are fresh off […]

It was recently reported that James Harden will be taking a $15 million pay cut for 2022-23 in order to help the Philadelphia 76ers’ pursuit of a championship. After Harden opted out out of over $47 million, the new deal will reportedly pay Harden around $32 million in the first season and then have a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are making strides in constructing the roster, as they have stars throughout. Although James Harden declined his $47 million player option, he’s opting back into Philadelphia to chase a ring. According to Shams Charania, Harden is taking a $15 million pay cut to remain with the Sixers. This has allowed the front […]

Philadelphia 76ers stars James Harden and Tyrese Maxey made headlines on social media after their workout video with Sam Cassell went viral. Considering Harden’s reaction, though, it looks like their drill was a success. In the trending video, Cassell can be seen explaining a fairly simple drill where Harden and Maxey need to make seven […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have added a couple of solid additions in free agency so far, including Danuel House Jr and P.J. Tucker, two former Houston Rockets. That makes sense since Daryl Morey used to be in their front office, and the Sixers president is also trying to bring another ex-player to Philly: Eric Gordon. The […]

The loss of PJ Tucker really stings for the Miami Heat. The grizzled veteran played a huge role in their run to the Eastern Conference Finals, doing the dirty work and defending his butt off every time he was on the court. The fact that he left for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers made […]

PJ Tucker knows what Philadelphia 76ers fans demand from their players, and he is ready to live up to those expectations. After signing a three-year and fully guaranteed $33.2 million deal with the Sixers this free agency, Tucker delivered a rather bold promise to help the team reach the next level. “This team is good […]

Netflix released season four of Stranger Things at the end of May, and it quickly became the show of the summer. From TikTok to Twitter, everyone is talking about it, including young NBA star Tyrese Maxey. The Philadelphia 76ers guard took to Twitter to endorse the show and the upcoming season five series finale. “If […]

The Kyrie Irving trade market has been a key fixture of the 2022 NBA offseason. The sense that he could get traded has grown, especially after Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Teams with championship ambitions like the Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks seem like ideal trade destinations. However, it will have […]

James Harden turned down his player option last week in order to give the Philadelphia 76ers more flexibility to sign players around him and Joel Embiid. But, it appears The Beard is finally nearing a new extension with the Sixers and an announcement could come as soon as Wednesday. Per Woj on Sportscenter during Tuesday […]

While they may not be making major headlines, the Philadelphia 76ers have had a solid offseason thus far. Highlighted by the draft-night trade for De’Anthony Melton and the free-agent addition of PJ Tucker, Daryl Morey has done an excellent job improving the Sixers bench unit. The lack of talent in the second unit has been […]