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The Philadelphia 76ers slate of Summer League continued with a matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Sixers’ final contest of their Salt Lake City exhibition games was a fascinating one. The Sixers got their record in the SLC round robin to 1-1 after defeating the Utah Jazz yesterday. The Thunder roster includes Rookie of […]

Damian Lillard wants to go to the Miami Heat. But ESPN’s Brian Windhorst is not ruling out the Philadelphia 76ers in a deal for Lillard. Via ESPN’s “Get Up”: “(76ers general manager) Daryl Morey has something up his sleeve,” Windhorst said. “He is a very competent, very strategic executive. Don’t make an assumption that he […]

The 2023 offseason continues for the Philadelphia 76ers as they also readied themselves for another Summer League contest. It was reported that the Sixers are signing Mo Bamba to a one-year deal less than an hour before they tipped off against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. After losing their Summer League opener to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ offseason has been focused mostly on James Harden’s trade request and how the team will react. In the meantime, they are looking to replenish depth. Their latest signing, 25-year-old center Mo Bamba, will serve as a backup for Joel Embiid. Bamba is signing a one-year deal with the Sixers, according to Adrian […]

James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers opted into his contract and has requested a trade, and there are many reports that the Los Angeles Clippers are Harden’s preferred destination. We now have betting odds for Harden’s next team if it is not the 76ers. Let’s get to the teams who are expected to be contenders […]

Tobias Harris of the Philadelphia 76ers made some waves recently when he addressed trade rumors by saying that “casual Sixers fans, they’ll trade me for a Crumbl Cookie,” and his general manager Daryl Morey responded by posting a playful tweet on Monday. “@tobias31 had to check out the first @CrumblCookies store. Don’t worry Tobias, no […]

The needle hasn’t really moved for the Philadelphia 76ers since James Harden made his trade demand. It seems that the Sixers have done what they can to find a viable deal for the former league MVP, but at this point, it is clear that nothing has materialized. The Los Angeles Clippers are a team that […]

Through Independence Day, the Philadelphia 76ers’ lone veteran addition in 2023 NBA free agency is Patrick Beverley. Yet another former player for the Houston Rockets, the 34-year-old point guard has the tenacity that Philly will appreciate and brings a blend of playoff experience and point-of-attack defense to the table for the Sixers. Beverley said on […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a James Harden situation. The team and its star guard are in a standoff as Harden wants to be traded while the Sixers aren’t super eager to move him. But in the meantime, Harden is enjoying his summer with some of his Philly teammates. He was seen partying with them and […]

The Philadelphia 76ers could be a busy team this offseason with tons of rumors surrounding some of their impact players. One of those players is Sixers forward Tobias Harris, who is entering the final season of a five-year, $180 million contract. Last week Harris hilariously said that “casual Sixers fans” would trade him for “a […]

After James Harden decided to opt into his $35.6 million option with the Philadelphia 76ers, it was reported that the two sides will work on a trade to get The Beard out of Philly. While the Sixers are talking to teams, however, there hasn’t been much progress when it comes to moving Harden. Apparently, though, […]

James Harden recently requested a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers, but a photo of Harden talking with 76ers owner Josh Harris at Michael Rubin’s 4th of July party. James Harden chatting with Sixers owner Josh Harris at Michael Rubin’s 4th of July party 👀 (via @aidanlaporta69) pic.twitter.com/untS8R5cWH — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 4, 2023 It has […]

Like every proud franchise, even the Philadelphia 76ers have made some mistakes, especially in the NBA Draft. Of course, the Sixers didn’t have a pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, so no chance for a bust this year. However, NBA Draft busts are always such a fun conversation. It’s a painful thought to contemplate about […]

James Harden wants out of Philly. The Philadelphia 76ers star has officially requested a trade after a disagreement regarding his most recent contract. Most fans want this situation to get resolved as soon as possible, just so that the team can focus on other stuff. However… this saga might drag on in an eerily familiar […]

There’s considerable uncertainty surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers’ future in light of James Harden’s trade request. Harden’s partnership with reigning MVP Joel Embiid looked like one that would bear fruit. But instead, the Harden-Embiid partnership may not even last two full seasons, further complicating the Sixers’ quest to build a championship-winning squad around the reigning MVP, […]

Patrick Beverley will be taking his talents to the Philadelphia 76ers for the upcoming season. This is after the 34-year-old veteran agreed to a one-year deal with the Sixers in NBA free agency. Beverley will now part ways with the Chicago Bulls where he spent the second half of last season after being traded by […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are pursuing any and all avenues to improve their roster heading into the fifth season of the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George era. Their latest trade target: Philadelphia Sixers guard James Harden. It’s been five days since James Harden officially requested a trade from the 76ers after opting in to the […]

Philadelphia 76ers basketball is back…kind of! The Sixers will play in NBA Summer League games in both Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. The prospects on the roster will be looking to impress Nick Nurse, who will serve as the head coach in the SLC games, and fight for roster spots and/or a chance to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers opened NBA free agency trying to figure out how to navigate the James Harden situation. They reportedly also have interest in acquiring Damian Lillard in a possible deal after news of his trade request broke this weekend. They’ve lost three of their free agents in Georges Niang, Jalen McDaniels and Shake Milton, […]

Every single offseason, new narratives are created pertaining to certain players and teams based on good things they did. It could be as simple as a player receiving a monumental raise on a new contract or even one free agency signing pushing a team over the edge as a championship contender. There wasn’t a signing […]

It’s no secret that the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to be heavily involved in trade talks this offseason as they try to get past the second round of the playoffs. The Sixers are exploring trade options to move on from James Harden and apparently have no intention of including Tyrese Maxey in any trade discussions, […]

Heading into the 2022-23 NBA campaign, plenty of folks thought that Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers would finally take that next step after years of postseason shortcomings and establish themselves as legitimate NBA title contenders. But fast forward to the current day, and it’s clear that the Sixers fell short of these expectations. The […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have not had a great offseason so far. They have added Patrick Beverley but lost three free agents and are once again dealing with a star demanding a trade in James Harden. The summer league is usually not a huge event for teams in playoff contention but for a Sixers team whose […]

It’s shaping up to be an offseason of goodbyes for the Philadelphia 76ers. Not only is James Harden likely to don another uniform to begin the 2023-24 season, the Sixers also bid farewell to Georges Niang, Shake Milton, and Jalen McDaniels, three players who were major parts of the rotation this past campaign. And it […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are at a crossroads. With James Harden opting into his contract for the 2023-24 season with the intention of requesting a trade, there’s a possibility that Joel Embiid, the reigning NBA MVP, could soon ask out from the Sixers as well if he feels as if there’s a stronger chance of him […]

It seems Shaquille O’Neal has been looking at memes lately, as he saw one claiming that Joel Embiid would “lock up and contain” a prime Shaq. Shaquille O’Neal reposted the image on his Instagram, and asked for people’s thoughts, while making his opinion on the topic known. “i like these conversations. give me your thoughts. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been linked with a trade for wantaway Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, but don’t expect the team to move Tyrese Maxey in order to make that happen. In fact, the Sixers have no plans of trading Maxey in any scenario. While they are also handling James Harden’s trade situation and […]

The NBA is back, baby! After a quiet period, things are starting to heat up again. Already, two All-Star players have requested a trade: Portland Trail Blazers PG Damian Lillard and Philadelphia 76ers G James Harden. With all the chaos going on, fans are also eager to see the reactions of players. Sixers fans, however, […]

While the Philadelphia 76ers are working the phone lines in an effort to trade 10-time All-Star James Harden prior to the 2023-24 season, ESPN insider Adrian Wojnaroski made a recent appearance on SportsCenter to clarify the potential timeline for a Harden-centered deal. Given the history of marquee players that have asked for a trade only […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have had a busy offseason with the firing of Doc Rivers and hiring of ex-Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse. The James Harden situation took a turn when he opted into his $35.6 million contract for 2023-24 and requested a trade. Now, Damian Lillard also just asked for a trade, and the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers decided to decline Malik Beasley’s $16.5 million team option ahead of free agency in order to get more flexibility, but there’s still a chance he could return on a much cheaper contract. However, there appears to be quite a lot of competition for Beasley’s services, with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reporting six […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard set the NBA world on fire Saturday by finally making his long-awaited trade request. It quickly became clear that Lillard wants to play for the Miami Heat, but the Blazers don’t appear willing to give in so easy if a Heat deal isn’t up to their standards. Meanwhile, as […]

Damian Lillard now wants out. The biggest story in the NBA right now is the long-time Portland Trail Blazers asking out after 11 long seasons with the team. With the Philadelphia 76ers dealing with a similar trade request in James Harden, fans are wondering if the team might try to make a play for the […]

Patrick Beverley is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, the 34-year-old guard announced via the “Pat Bev Pod.” Beverley’s deal with the 76ers is for one year, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported. Beverley will join a 76ers team that is looking to get to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time with MVP center Joel Embiid […]

It finally happened. One of the biggest will they or won’t theys in the NBA world is marching toward a definitive resolution at last. Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has requested a trade and listed the Miami Heat as his preferred destination with the Brooklyn Nets also likely to be in the mix. Though, […]

The excitement of the NBA free agency period is upon us, and the Philadelphia 76ers find themselves in an interesting position. With notable free agents and roster needs to address, the Sixers must navigate the free agency waters carefully to strengthen their chances of success. In this article, we delve into last-minute predictions for the […]

ESPN NBA analyst Brian Windhorst is at it again. This isn’t exactly his now-famous finger-waving rambling from last offseason that preceded the stunning Rudy Gobert trade. But his suggestion that Kyrie Irving is trying to drum up interest from the Philadelphia 76ers that would lead to a Dallas Mavericks trade for James Harden is intriguing. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are playing with fire. This is after the Sixers opted not to give Tyrese Maxey a big-money extension this summer, and instead push back the new contract for another year. If you think about it, this is actually a pretty good move for Philly given how Maxey will still be a restricted […]

Expected to earn a massive, long-term extension from the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, that does not appear to be the case anymore for former first-round pick Tyrese Maxey. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, the Sixers are not planning on extending Maxey this summer, as they want to delay a possible extension in order to preserve […]