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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 […]

James Harden had a spectacular home debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, led his new squad to a 123-108 drubbing of the New York Knicks. Harden tallied a near triple-double of 26 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists and was showered with adulation by Sixers fans, who have been longing for a legitimate […]

There was no telling where the Philadelphia 76ers would end up during the start of the season. The drama surrounding Ben Simmons robbed them of their best bet on defense and playmaking. Fortunately, second-year guard Tyrese Maxey stepped up and made sure the backcourt is in good hands. But more importantly, it’s a healthy MVP-level […]

Wednesday night, James Harden made his home debut for the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers defeated the New York Knicks 123-108, with Harden and superstar center Joel Embiid combining for 53 points. After the game, Embiid was asked he and Harden being compared to all-time greats Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. #Sixers Joel Embiid on he […]

James Harden’s first game at home in Wells Fargo Center couldn’t have gotten any better. Not only did the Philadelphia 76ers win, but Harden himself had a phenomenal game to take down the New York Knicks. The delight was clear on Harden’s face after the contest, as he shared the fairytale moment for him. The […]

James Harden has been balling out since joining the Philadelphia 76ers at the trade deadline. On Wednesday, in his first game in Philly, the new Sixers star matched an NBA record that hasn’t been seen in more than a decade. Harden dropped 26 points on Wednesday as he helped the Sixers defeat the New York […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have had an exciting last several weeks. The franchise got excited when superstar guard James Harden was initially acquired, as they salivated over the possible doors that had been opened with the franchise’s trade for the former league MVP. Then Philly fans got excited all over again when Harden made his highly […]

The NBA regular season is back in full swing and continues with games on Wednesday. The New York Knicks will hit the road and take on the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Knicks-76ers prediction and pick. These two teams have had very different seasons so far. The […]

Over the years, finding a suitable backup for Joel Embiid has been a top priority for the Philadelphia 76ers. Following failed experiments with Al Horford and Dwight Howard, they finally appeared to have found their answer behind their franchise cornerstone. In a crazy turn of events last offseason, Andre Drummond agreed to a deal with […]

Tobias Harris’ role with the Philadelphia 76ers changed when James Harden joined the team, from being the second option on the offense to being relegated to third or even fourth. Instead of complaining, though, the veteran scorer is embracing the situation as he looks for other ways to make an impact. Since Harden made his […]

It’s no secret that James Harden’s relationship with his ex-Brooklyn Nets teammates played a key role in his decision to force a move to the Sixers. Much has been made about how Harden’s relationship with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving deteriorated over the past few months and how this resulted in Harden eventually jumping ship. […]

Now that James Harden has debuted for the Philadelphia 76ers, they have become one of the hottest topics in basketball. The former MVP is already meshing well with his new teammates, and it has resulted in two blowout victories for the Sixers. By far the biggest way Harden has elevated the Sixers is with his […]

The Sixers haven’t held a game in Philadelphia since February 15, when they were destroyed by the Boston Celtics 135-87. Since then, they have gone 3-0 on the road, two of those games with their newest addition James Harden in the starting lineup. The Sixers host the New York Knicks in their first home game […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were well represented in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game by stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton. The teammates were on separate teams for the star-studded event, and Antetokounmpo came out victorious. Despite the big win, it’s safe to say that meeting his idol was Giannis’s favorite part of the weekend. The Bucks […]

While James Harden has sizzled in his start with the Philadelphia 76ers, Ben Simmons has been bogged down by a bad back which has prevented him from even making his Brooklyn Nets debut. All eyes are on the Nets’ schedule with a March 10 trip to Philadelphia. That Ben Simmons homecoming that may not be […]

The Los Angeles Lakers unexpectedly waived veteran center DeAndre Jordan on Monday with the intent to bring in guard D.J. Augustin. Jordan, who played very little for the Lakers, is expected to hit waivers, where he can be claimed – or if he passes through waivers, be signed as a free agent. One team in […]

The Eastern Conference is arguably the best it has ever been this year and it has led to some questions about who can really come out of the conference to represent the East in the NBA finals. The true answer is that the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, or the […]

James Harden is clearly enjoying life with the Sixers. Philly has gone 2-0 since the former league MVP made his debut after the All-Star break and right now, this team is looking like a legitimate threat in the Eastern Conference. Harden was in such a jovial mood that he decided to poke fun at himself […]

Since James Harden made his long-awaited debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, they have looked like a completely different team. The former MVP’s high-level scoring and playmaking have brought elements to the offense they have never had before. Despite having to adjust on the fly, the Sixers have managed to seamlessly integrate their new […]

It’s safe to say that the James Harden acquisition is looking like a success for the Philadelphia 76ers early on. He and star teammate Joel Embiid already seem to have phenomenal on-court chemistry, and it’s resulted in huge nights from the duo in their first two games playing together. One NBA analyst has been impressed […]

Coming out of the All-Star break, the Philadelphia 76res are one of the most exciting teams in basketball. After utilizing the week off for extended rest, James Harden has made his long-awaited Sixers debut. Through two games, the addition of the former MVP is already paying huge dividends. Despite the minimal time to prepare, Harden […]

Coming out of the All-Star break, the Philadelphia 76ers have looked like a much different team. Following the mega-deal in the final hours leading up to the trade deadline, James Harden has finally taken the court for his new team. As expected, his presence in the lineup has added an array of new elements to […]

It appears the City of Brotherly Love has found its best tandem since beefsteak and melted cheese. In their second game together, Joel Embiid and James Harden put up another stellar showing for the Philadelphia 76ers, leading the team to a 125-109 thrashing of the New York Knicks on Sunday night. Embiid finished with 37 […]

James Harden recorded his first triple-double with the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, and that’s while he is working to be at his best conditioning-wise. Now imagine what he can do when he’s at full strength and has already adjusted to playing in the Sixers’ system. That’s certainly a scary sight for the rest of the […]

Tobias Harris continues to struggle for the Philadelphia 76ers, but James Harden and the rest of the Sixers are doing everything they can to get him back to his rhythm. After scoring just six points on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Harris finished with just 12 points on Sunday against the New York Knicks. While […]