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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 […]

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 […]