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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 […]

As the James Harden Saga rages on, the Philadelphia 76ers are now sifting through trade offers for the former MVP after he opted into the final season of his two-year, $68.6 million contract. Harden was originally thought to have interest in rejoining the Houston Rockets, but it was ultimately decided to be a leverage play, […]

James Harden shocked the NBA world when it came out that he was opting into the final year of his Philadelphia 76ers contract and demanding a trade. The Miami Heat are one of the leading contenders to make a James Harden trade if they want him, so here is the perfect Heat-Sixers trade for Harden. […]

James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers are currently working together to find him a trade partner after the guard opted into his player option. The Sixers and James Harden took awhile to enter negotiations in NBA free agency in the first place, however rumors are that there is a reason why, reports The Athletic’s Sam […]

After it seemed as if James Harden was going to return to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency after all the rumors about a Houston Rockets reunion, Harden shocked the world by opting into his $35.6 million contract for 2023-24. The Beard did this to facilitate a trade after reportedly getting upset with how the […]

Talk about coming out of left field! In a shocking twist, James Harden has decided to explore trade ideas after opting into his player option for the Philadelphia 76ers. The prevailing thought around the league was that Harden would work out a new extension with the Sixers after being traded there two years ago. However, […]

Before the decision to opt in and the trade rumors emerged, there was a belief that Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden was interested in a return to the Houston Rockets. NBA rumors also seemed to indicate that it was a real possibility from the Rockets side of things as well, given their familiarity with The […]

After the bombshell report emerged Thursday that Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden was going to opt in to his $35.6 million player option and the franchise was going to explore trades for him, plenty of NBA rumors emerged. The likes of the Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks and Miami Heat quickly emerged as trade […]

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Slap on a couple more “tries” and you have the perfect mantra for both James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers. A championship has eluded the star and franchise for many years. Regardless of coach, roster or postseason path, they are always at home watching the NBA […]

The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves at a crucial crossroads as they contemplate the future of their star guard, James Harden. Keep in mind that Harden opted into his $35.6 million contract for the 2023-24 season, but he is actively seeking a trade. As such, the Sixers are faced with a significant decision that will reshape […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly pursuing a trade for Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Harden has opted into the second year of his $35.6 million player option and is working with the Sixers on a trade to a new destination. The Clippers, New York Knicks, and Miami Heat have […]

The first domino of this NBA free agency and offseason could soon fall, as the Philadelphia 76ers and James Harden are reportedly exploring potential trade options. The hysteria surrounding that situation could spill out across the league, with other stars being pursued in response to this stunner. Enter Damian Lillard. The Portland Trail Blazers point […]

According to earlier reports, it’s very much possible that James Harden has already played his last game for the Philadelphia 76ers. This is after the former MVP picked up his $36.5 million player option with the Sixers for this coming season in order to facilitate a trade to another team. This saga, however, has taken […]

NBA free agency does not commence until Friday, June 30th at 6 p.m. ET, but the basketball world has already been thrust into full pandemonium with the news that the Philadelphia 76ers are exploring trades for James Harden. How the Sixers might respond to his potential departure is sure to produce just as much chaos, […]

After news broke that James Harden is on his way out of the Philadelphia 76ers, it comes as no surprise that the former league MVP has once again been painted as the bad guy. After all, you can’t really blame social media for clowning Harden now that he’s forcing his way out of Philly. As […]

James Harden rocked the NBA world on Thursday after it was revealed that the former league MVP has decided to opt into his $35.6 million player option this coming season with the Philadelphia 76ers. While some folks might initially think that this is a good thing for the Sixers, let me assure you that it […]

After opting into his player option with the Philadelphia 76ers, former league MVP and ten-time All-Star James Harden is working with the Sixers and exploring trade opportunities around the league, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. BREAKING: 76ers G James Harden is picking up his $35.6 million option and sides are beginning to work together in […]

The endless outpouring of rumors about whether aging star James Harden will stay with the Philadelphia 76ers or rejoin the Houston Rockets is almost over. The 33-year-old has now made a decision, and his future gets even more questions. Harden has opted in to his $35.6 million dollar option, although the two sides will work […]

All indications point to James Harden re-signing with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. Even if he spurns a reunion with the Houston Rockets to chase championships in Philly, though, Harden’s return won’t necessarily quiet rumors of Joel Embiid’s potential departure from the Sixers. As free agency dawns Friday afternoon, teams across the league are […]

Wednesday, it was announced that the Los Angeles Clippers were waiving Eric Gordon, meaning the veteran swingman will become a free agent this summer, as per a report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “The Clippers aren’t guaranteeing guard Eric Gordon’s $21 million contract and he’ll become a free agent, sources tell ESPN. Gordon has averaged 16 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers did little but tread water in the 2022-23 NBA campaign. Heading into the season, plenty of folks believed that the Sixers would finally take that next step 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 […]

James Harden may be the highest-valued free agent this offseason. However, with the 33-year-old not only looking for a lucrative contract but to be in championship contention, the number of teams that make sense for him are limited. “From James’ perspective,” according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko, “there were always a few options. Phoenix was […]

James Harden will have to finally make his decision between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Houston Rockets once NBA free agency gets going on Friday. Despite the hype surrounding Harden’s next deal, Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo believes Harden is far from a max-contract player for the Sixers, Rockets, or any other team in the NBA, […]

With the NBA free agency period opening June 30, the Philadelphia 76ers will be looking to build around 2023 MVP Joel Embiid and build a team that will finally end their NBA title drought. The Sixers’ biggest question in free agency is whether they will re-sign James Harden. Bringing back Harden will certainly take a […]

Tobias Harris clearly isn’t happy with the rumors linking him to a move away from the Philadelphia 76ers this summer. So much so, that the 30-year-old recently decided to clap back at the “casual” fans who are calling for his head. In the process, the highly-popular nationwide chain Crumbl Cookies caught a stray in Harris’ […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ Nick Nurse era is about to begin and Sixers fans are hoping that the one-time NBA champion coach is the right man who will finally lead this squad to glory. The front office is giving Nurse as much leeway as they can, which apparently, also includes the freedom to hire his own […]

There has been a lot of talk lately surrounding Tobias Harris’ future with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers had another disappointing year in 2022-23 and unfortunately for him, Harris ended up being one of the scapegoats for fans and pundits alike. So much so, that some supporters have started calling for his trade away from […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris had to sacrifice a lot this season for the sake of the team. Joel Embiid and James Harden were the team’s top two scoring options, and guard Tyrese Maxey had a breakout year and emerged as the third scoring option on the Sixers, which put Harris fourth in the offensive […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a big decision to make with James Harden this offseason, especially considering their latest collapse in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The Joel Embiid/Harden duo hasn’t exactly yielded the desired results for the Sixers yet, and the team may be running out of patience when it comes to giving their star pair […]

Joel Embiid has emerged into one of the best basketball players in the world for the Philadelphia 76ers, and will be looking forward to getting himself back on the court for the upcoming 2023-24 season. But before that, Embiid has to make a decision whether or not he is going to participate in the 2023 […]

James Harden still hasn’t made his mind up. It’s either he will pick up his player option for the 2023-24 NBA season and give it another go with the Philadelphia 76ers (or sign an extension with Philly) or he’ll leave the Sixers and chase his title dreams somewhere else — probably with the Houston Rockets. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers did little but tread water this season. Heading into the 2022-23 campaign, plenty of folks thought that the Sixers would finally take that next step and establish themselves as a legitimate NBA title contender. But fast forward to the current day, and it’s clear that the Sixers fell short of these expectations. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and James Harden have a huge decision to make with free agency just days away. After another unsuccessful postseason trip that resulted in head coach Doc Rivers being fired, there is overwhelming pressure on the franchise to build a roster that can finally reach the Eastern Conference Finals. Kendrick Perkins thinks the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have started to gain traction in retaining James Harden in free agency, but the Houston Rockets aren’t completely out of the race yet. The guard has a decision to make shortly on his $35.6 million player option for next season and if he does turn it down, that means Harden becomes a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are amid a huge offseason with intentions of trying to retain James Harden in NBA free agency. Regardless of if they retain him or not, NBA insider Nick Friedell believes that if the Sixers don’t win next year, the New York Knicks might be a threat to poach Joel Embiid from Philadelphia, […]

To say that the Dallas Mavericks are coming off a disappointing season would be an understatement. After going all in on Kyrie Irving at the NBA trade deadline, the Mavs struggled mightily from that point on, ultimately missing out on the Play-In Tournament in the West. It’s not surprising that there’s now a lot of […]