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Arguably the biggest matchup after the All-Star break has got to be the Philadelphia 76ers hosting the Brooklyn Nets. These two teams finally face off on Thursday as James Harden and the Sixers look to mark a win against his former team. As it turns out, however, Harden isn’t exactly hyped about the upcoming matchup. […]

It’s not inconceivable for James Harden and Joel Embiid to run the table this season and win it all. But if the Philadelphia 76ers are sent home packing without confetti falling down their faces, perhaps they look into retooling further in the offseason. If the rumors are true, there’s already at least one All-Star waiting […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Goran Dragic wants Ben Simmons to be ready for his return to Philly. After all, he knows it won’t be a positive experience, to say the least. While Simmons is unlikely to play against his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers, he is expected to join the Nets when they visit the Wells […]

Since joining the Philadelphia 76ers, James Harden has brought multiple new elements to the team. While most expected his scoring to be a key takeaway, it’s his facilitation that has stood out the most. Having an elite-level facilitator in the mix again continues to do wonders for the Sixers’ offense. What Harden’s passing has done […]

Philadelphia 76ers fans have had March 10 circled on their calendars ever since the team traded Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets for James Harden. They’re hoping for the chance to boo the two-time All-Star who stopped wanting to play for them. Simmons cited mental health struggles as the reason he did not suit up […]

Ben Simmons may not be suiting up for the Brooklyn Nets in their trip to Philadelphia to face the 76ers, but he’s not shying away from entering the building. The former Sixers star is reportedly going to be present on the Nets bench as he slowly makes his way towards making his debut with his […]

With the 2021/22 NBA season winding down, the MVP race has essentially come down to Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid and Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic. After an eventful night for the two where the Joker had a triple-double and Embiid went for 43 points and 14 rebounds, the Sixers center had nothing but […]

The Philadelphia 76ers moved to 5-0 with both Joel Embiid and James Harden in the lineup with an impressive 121-106 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Embiid poured in 43 points, while Harden nearly notched a triple-double with 16 points, 14 assists and eight rebounds. Harden also tied Reggie Miller for third-most 3-pointers […]

Now that there is a good sample size of games, we can properly assess the new-look Philadelphia 76ers. As expected, the addition of James Harden to the lineup has provided a lift in multiple areas, especially on the offensive end of the floor. Given the reputation he built with the Houston Rockets, many zero in […]

The air smelled wonderful in the Windy City in the first half of the NBA season. The souped-up Chicago Bulls surprised many with their strong play and even sat atop the Eastern Conference for a good stretch. All of those, however, have been waylaid in recent weeks, as the Bulls’ campaign has spiraled into a […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar James Harden is now in third place for the most 3-pointers in NBA history. Well, he just tied Reggie Miller for the feat, but it sure won’t be long before he claims the spot for himself. Harden achieved the feat on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. He needed just one to tie […]

The entire population of Philadelphia must have circled March 10 on their calendars. This will mark Ben Simmons’ first return to the City of Brotherly Love since being traded by the Philadelphia 76ers to the Brooklyn Nets. But safe to assume, there won’t be a lot of love on that particular evening. Contrary to earlier […]

The Chicago Bulls travel to the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia to face 76ers on Monday. Now would be an excellent time to look at our NBA odds series, which includes our Bulls-76ers prediction, odds and pick. Click here for our Risk Free $1000 Bet!  *To claim, new users need to register, make a first deposit, […]

The wait for Ben Simmons’ debut for the Brooklyn Nets will have to wait a little longer. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Simmons will not be able to suit up even on Thursday’s road game against the Philadelphia 76ers, which would have been a much more intriguing matchup with the point guard on […]

It’s not a common sight to see a young player display a lot of potential so early in his career. For the select few, like LeBron James and Kevin Durant, it came naturally as their respective teams gave them sufficient minutes on the floor. For others like Stephen Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo. they have to […]

The moment that Ben Simmons was traded to the Brooklyn Nets, the date encircled on the calendar was their March 10 trip to Philadelphia to face the 76ers. Seeing Ben Simmons come back to the venue of all his trauma with a hostile crowd watching is something ripped straight out of a WWE script. However, […]

Ben Simmons is in many ways the perfect fit for a struggling Brooklyn Nets squad. He’s selfless and dedicated to defense, running in transition, and pushing the tempo. These are all things Nets head coach Steve Nash has been preaching (but not always getting) all season long, but getting the 2021 runner-up for Defensive Player […]

We have seen multiple different variations of the Philadelphia 76ers’ rotation throughout 2021-22. Between injuries and health and safety protocols, it seemed like a new group of players was taking the floor every night. Now, for this final stretch of the regular season, the Sixers find themselves at full strength. Given the plethora of players […]

The Philadelphia 76ers recently acquired James Harden, and they are looking to make it pat the second round of the playoffs and finally win a championship together. Harden fixes so much of what this team was missing, and the Sixers have looked like a brand new team since Harden’s arrival. With that being said, let’s […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been electric since James Harden’s team debut. Harden, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey have dominated the court as the Sixers’ newest “Big Three” the last four games. However, Harden didn’t come to Philadelphia without a little bit of baggage. The NBA star is dealing with an ongoing hamstring injury that cannot […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will take on the Miami Heat in what should be a colossal Saturday night showdown between the top two teams in the NBA. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes our Sixers-Heat prediction, odds, and pick we have laid out below. Philadelphia came back […]

Since taking over in the 76ers’ front office, Daryl Morey has done an incredible job finding good pieces to complement the team’s stars. Signing Georges Niang in the offseason was a small move in the margins but has proven to be a solid pickup for the Sixers. The sharpshooting forward provides a nice lift off […]

James Harden is having tons of fun with the Philadelphia 76ers. If you need proof, then look no further than his latest tweet trolling Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey after the Sixers’ win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Harden took to Twitter to poke fun at Embiid and Maxey, who both had incredible performances […]

James Harden’s run with the Philadelphia 76ers has started off better than most fans expected. The former Brooklyn Nets star and two-time MVP returned to his world-breaking ways in his new team, leading the team to a 4-0 record since being traded there. He’s been a breath of fresh air after the Ben Simmons debacle. […]

James Harden and Joel Embiid just became the most deadly duo in the NBA today. The former joined up with Embiid after the Brooklyn Nets traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons. Now, two MVP candidates reside in Philly, making things a lot more scary for the Eastern Conference. It’s about to even […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is no stranger to the superteam era in the NBA. Nowitzki helped take down a superteam, the LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh-led Miami heat, back in the 2011 NBA Finals. Recently, the superteam era has taken a slight twist, with stars essentially forcing their way out of their […]

The NBA continues Friday night with this elite Eastern Conference matchup! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-76ers prediction and pick. The Cleveland Cavaliers are starting to fall down in the conference as they have lost four of their last five games. They are (36-26) on the season but need to […]

Even without winning a championship during his career, Allen Iverson remains one of the NBA’s best players. There are only a select few who have transcended the game and made a tremendous impact that can still be felt today. Heck, even Ja Morant and Giannis Antetokounmpo have paid their respective tributes to this Philadelphia 76ers […]

After all the drama with the Houston Rockets and recently, the Brooklyn Nets, James Harden is finally in a situation that will allow him to thrive – the Philadelphia 76ers. Admittedly, the Beard has always placed the City of Brotherly Love as his first choice a couple of years ago. With his wishes coming true, […]

When a team acquires a superstar-level talent, it can simplify the game for other players on the roster. Through James Harden’s first three games with the Philadelphia 76ers, this has been one of the main takeaways. Due to Ben Simmons’ absence, guys were forced to do more to help fill the void. Now that another […]

James Harden made his much-awaited home debut for the Sixers on Wednesday and as expected, there were fireworks. Harden wowed the adoring home crowd with an eye-popping 26-point performance that absolutely lived up to the expectations. Even Sixers superstar teammate Joel Embiid was impressed by Harden’s first game in Philadelphia. When asked to share his […]

James Harden finally made his home debut for the Sixers on Wednesday and it was nothing short of spectacular. The former league MVP carried his scorching hot form into the Wells Fargo Center as he helped lead his team to a 123-108 win over the New York Knicks. As expected, Harden was showered with love […]

From the moment he arrived from the Brooklyn Nets James Harden has quickly embraced a leadership role with the Philadelphia 76ers. As an All-Star and former MVP, he understands it is on him to help lead the charge alongside Joel Embiid. Even before he made his debut on the court, Harden’s voice was already making […]

The Los Angeles Lakers shuffled their roster when they waived veteran center DeAndre Jordan. However, Jordan’s move to the waivers didn’t go unnoticed by teams around the NBA, as there was rumored interest shortly after the big man was released. In particular, the Philadelphia 76ers were keen on getting Jordan. That interest has likely turned […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are on a roll. New acquisition James Harden is playing great, franchise superstar Joel Embiid is making a legitimate MVP case and the Sixers are making their way up the Eastern Conference standings. A championship is more in-sight for Philly than ever before in the Embiid era. It took a while to […]

James Harden has unquestionably transformed the Philadelphia 76ers into a much, much bigger force to reckon with not only in the Eastern Conference but in the entire league. The Sixers are yet to lose since he started taking the court for the Sixers, and his excellence on the court is clearly rubbing on his teammates. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks faced off for the second-straight game Wednesday night, this time in Philadelphia. After an impressive two first outings, James Harden finally had the chance to play in front of the Sixers’ home crowd. The former MVP did not disappoint the fans as he tallied a near triple-double with […]

After squaring off in Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon, the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks were at it again Wednesday night. This second meeting held a little more weight, as it was James Harden’s first outing in front of the Philly faithful.  Things did not look great for the Sixers heading into halftime […]

There was a lot of speculation as to how James Harden would fit alongside Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. On Wednesday night, Harden played in his new home debut, helping lead the Sixers to a 123-108 victory over the New York Knicks. After the game, Harden found Philadelphia rap legend Meek Mill court side […]