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Rumors of a James Harden return to the Houston Rockets in free agency started to heat up around last Christmas, and many seemed to think the move was a foregone conclusion. However, there seems to be more and more “skepticism” building that Harden is actually going to go back to Houston. Matt Moore of Action […]

For 17 years, Lou Williams dazzled NBA fans. An Atlanta native and one of the last NBA players to have been drafted straight out of high school, the 6-foot-1 guard became a beloved hooper and had a long career in professional basketball. After a year away from the NBA, he is officially retiring. Williams dropped […]

The NBA offseason is full of crazy trade ideas from fans that can’t wait for the season to start. It’s been less than two months since the offseason officially started, but we’re already seeing some insane trade ideas. One of these wacky trades involves the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Orleans Pelicans, and it features […]

Jaden Springer left the 2022-23 season as a champion. While the Philadelphia 76ers were gearing up for a playoff run that ultimately ended in the second round once again, Springer helped lead the Delaware Blue Coats to the G League championship. The Sixers’ 2021 first-round draft pick won the G League Finals MVP award after […]

Kendrick Perkins has been known to come out with some wild and controversial statements. The one-time NBA champion delivered another one recently, with Big Perk linking Philadelphia 76ers superstar James Harden to a sensational move to the Los Angeles Lakers to join LeBron James via NBA free agency this summer. It was an eyebrow-raising proposition, […]

The Chicago Bulls could potentially trade Zach LaVine during the offseason. Although Chicago hopes to compete soon, they may want to re-tool their roster. The good news is that the Bulls wouldn’t necessarily have to enter a complete rebuild by dealing LaVine away. The Bulls will likely try to acquire NBA-ready talent with at least […]

Daryl Morey began the 2023 offseason by saying he wanted James Harden back with the Philadelphia 76ers. The possibility of re-signing the veteran star is still very much in play, though he has other options besides the Sixers, namely the Houston Rockets. The Sixers’ desire to retain Harden is not wavering but they do not […]

Add Chicago Bulls guard Zach Lavine to the ever-growing list of potential trade candidates in the 2023 NBA offseason. The Bulls have started to gauge trade interest for LaVine, according to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer. A Zach LaVine trade is far from certain to happen in 2023, though it’s a situation that certainly bears monitoring. […]

Fred VanVleet recently declined his player option with the Toronto Raptors and officially became an unrestricted free agent for 2023 NBA free agency. With the Philadelphia 76ers potentially losing James Harden, VanVleet could be a replacement if the Sixers were interested. However, rumors around the NBA indicate that the Sixers are not actually looking at […]

Whether he has Joel Embiid, Chris Paul, Kawhi Leonard, Paul Pierce, or a prime Tracy McGrady, Doc Rivers’ history of playoff woes is well documented. After the Philadelphia Sixers’ game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, it marked Rivers’ 10th game 7 loss of his coaching career: the most by […]

After just one full season with the Philadelphia 76ers, it seems that James Harden might be on the move again this summer. The former league MVP’s current deal ends in the offseason, and at this point, there’s no guarantee that Harden will sign an extension with the Sixers. If you ask Kendrick Perkins, though, he […]

It has been a long time coming, but it seems like a Bradley Beal and Washington Wizards divorce may finally be in the works. Both sides are reportedly in talks about potentially parting ways through a trade if Wizards officials decide to hit a reset this summer, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Beal should […]

A rock, a hard place or a third option that is equally not ideal? The Philadelphia 76ers are met with a multitude of options for stars to put next to Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey but none of the realistic options are home runs. The balance of the Sixers’ future currently weighs on James Harden’s […]

Bradley Beal has been one of the best offensive talents in the league over the last several seasons and after spending the first 11 years of his career with the Washington Wizards, the veteran shooting guard may be ready to join a new team this offseason. With new president Michael Winger and new general manager […]

The Washington Wizards appear primed for a rebuild. As a result, that could mean a trade involving All-Star Bradley Beal, finally. After years of rumors, this could finally be the offseason he gets dealt. As such, teams such as the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers have emerged as potential landing spots. However, the Sixers’ dream […]

The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves in the middle of James Harden’s free agency saga. The veteran star’s next team is uncertain as the Sixers make efforts to retain him. As they ponder backup options, Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is emerging as a possibility. Former NBA player and current show host Chandler Parsons would like […]

One of the most prized free agents this summer is James Harden. The guard is reportedly torn between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Houston Rockets. The Sixers would love to retain him, but it’s unknown if that is possible at this point. As of right now though, there are just three organizations who are expected […]

Nick Nurse is bringing Rico Hines along with him from the Toronto Raptors to the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Wednesday. “Rico Hines is joining the 76ers as an assistant on Nick Nurse’s coaching staff, sources tell ESPN,” Woj wrote. “Hines had been a part of Nurse’s staff with the Raptors. Hines is […]

James Harden and Doc Rivers added to their histories of playoff failures during their time together with the Philadelphia 76ers. As Rivers moves on from the Sixers after being fired, Harden is deciding whether or not he wants to stay with Philly. Rivers believes that Harden is a very talented player and pushed against the […]

How can Joel Embiid be better for the Philadelphia 76ers? His status as the franchise player means he gets a lot of credit for the Sixers being really good. But it also means that the expectations are sky-high. Failing in the playoffs again means that the burden of improvement is mostly on him. Doc Rivers, […]

Doc Rivers was unceremoniously fired as the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers following a disappointing playoff exit. Many believe he was scapegoated by the Sixers, although Rivers doesn’t seem to be taking it personally. In fact, Rivers indicates that he is looking forward to taking some downtime and doesn’t plan on being back on […]

Seth Curry enters free agency as one of the best three-point shooters on the market. Three-point shooters are extremely valuable in the NBA today, and Curry will have interest from multiple teams. The 32-year-old guard averaged 9.2 points across 61 games for the Brooklyn Nets this season. He shot 46.3 percent from the field and […]

Nikola Jokic has finally achieved the only trophy that matters to him: The Larry O’Brien Trophy. That’s after the Denver Nuggets finished the job in the 2023 NBA Finals with a 94-89 win at home over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat Monday night. Of course, Twitter is going off at the moment, with even […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have to revamp their play style heading into the 2023-24 season. New head coach Nick Nurse has been tasked with installing a plan around Joel Embiid that can make him and the Sixers a real threat in the postseason. Should James Harden decide to stick around, Nurse is prepared to build a […]

Bradley Beal’s future with the Washington Wizards has been a key talking point in recent NBA offseasons and once again, his status in Washington is something many around the league are monitoring this summer. With Michael Winger being named the new president of Monumental Basketball and Will Dawkins being named the general manager of the […]

The Houston Rockets have emerged as a potential suitor for Kyrie Irving if they can’t land James Harden in free agency this summer, according to Marc Stein. NBA free agency projects to be relatively slim pickings this year for teams looking to outsource top-level talent. Irving and Harden are by far the two biggest names […]

Nick Nurse is the new head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers but he now needs to work on putting together a coaching staff. The Sixers have some coaches to hire and already found a good one: former Sacramento Kings assistant coach Bobby Jackson. Jackson is going to join Nurse’s staff with the Sixers, according to […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers are in the process of finding and building a new home. The franchise is eying a move to Center City in 2031 following the conclusion of its lease in Wells Fargo Center with its own arena. The Sixers’ proposal has raised concerns from Philadelphia activists due to its proximity to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to build a new home in Center City Philadelphia. Tired of being a leased tenant in the Wells Fargo Center, the Sixers want to build a new arena, 76Place, that would open for the 2031-32 season. Many members of the Philadelphia community — specifically those in Chinatown, located on a […]

As the Philadelphia 76ers make an effort to re-sign James Harden, they also have to figure out backup options. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns are definitely moving on from Chris Paul. The only question that remains is how they will do it. One idea that has been discussed in league circles is the Sixers and Suns […]

Perhaps it should have been expected, as All-Star guard James Harden being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers — at his request — has resulted in him being on his third team since the 2020-21 season. Regardless, Harden appears to be trying to angle himself towards another franchise after yet another disappointing end to his postseason, […]

One NBA executive believes James Harden is no longer a “max, alpha status” player in the NBA. Via Steve Bulpett from Heavy.com: “From our conversations, what James is looking for is someone to pay him at a rate that he thinks that he’s worth, which he’s not,” the Eastern Conference executive said. So James is […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are seeking a new place to call home when their lease for the Wells Fargo Center expires in 2031. They have set their sights on Market Street in Center City for the location of their new arena, 76Place. David Adelman, one of the Sixers’ co-owners and the chairman of 76 DevCorp, is […]

He’s not quite gone yet, but the prospect of Chris Paul leaving the Phoenix Suns is well and truly on the table. He might be 38 and coming off the back of a season which indicated even further decline for a man already well past his prime, but Paul is still a player who plenty […]

Nick Nurse brings new energy to the Philadelphia 76ers. The new head coach in town is expected to bring innovation and intensity as he tries to help the Sixers finally get through to the conference finals. Georges Niang is one of many who likes what he sees in Philly’s new coach. Niang said on The […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden will be one of the biggest names to hit free agency this summer, along with Kyrie Irving and Draymond Green. The Athletic’s Shams Charania recently reported that Harden is “torn” between either re-signing with the Philadelphia 76ers or joining the Houston Rockets, the team he spent nine seasons of his […]

The pending free agency of James Harden is sure to have Philadelphia 76ers and Houston Rockets fans glued to their phones all all summer. Rumor has it that James Harden is currently torn between staying with the Sixers or joining the Rockets in NBA free agency, reports Legion Hoops. It comes as no surprise, as […]

The dust has settled after the Philadelphia 76ers’ 2022-23 season. A new record in wins since the franchise’s last Finals appearance didn’t lift the lid on the conference finals. There were a lot of great moments for the Sixers throughout the season but they will all be remembered in tandem with an ending no one […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were on the verge of their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance with a squad led by 2023 MVP Joel Embiid. They were one game away before faltering to the second-seeded Boston Celtics in Games 6 and 7 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. Now, the focus heads to the offseason where signing James […]