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Philadelphia 76ers small forward Tobias Harris says he has worked hard to potentially become the Sixers’ go-to guy in the 4th quarter this season. With Jimmy Butler gone, the Sixers will need someone to close games. Harris says he’s ready to take on that challenge: Tobias Harris says he’s worked hard to potentially become the […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris has been focusing on being “considered a two-way player” this season, according to Serena Winters of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Harris, who made a sizable jump in his 3-point shooting the last two seasons, has made improvements in his lateral quickness and staying lower for longer, which should only bode well […]

Tobias Harris’ primary role with the Philadelphia 76ers is to score, but the talented swingman believes his improved passing will be a huge skill that will help the Sixers win games next season. The Sixers have so many talented scorers in the starting lineup, so Harris will have to be a willing passer and show […]

Though they’re no longer teammates, Sixers forward Tobias Harris and Mavs center Boban Marjanovic remain the closest of friends. Knowing this to be true, The Athletic recently asked Harris to critique his companion’s role in “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.” Marjanovic’s role in the film is that of a 7-3 strongman who has his […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Tobias Harris came out with one of the most lucrative deals in what has been a crazy offseason in the NBA. This came to the tune of a five-year, $180 million deal, which according to Harris himself, came as an absolute relief more than anything else. “Oh yeah, it was probably the […]

Following a very lucrative summer that saw him put pen to paper on a five-year, $180 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, much is expected of 27-year-old forward Tobias Harris in the upcoming season. Recently, the 6-foot-9 forward sat down with Rich Hofmann of The Athletic, and one of the main points of discussion was […]

The Philadelphia 76ers went through quite a few changes this offseason. After making a run to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs last season, the team is looking to take the next step. Thankfully, Tobias Harris ended up re-signing with the team in free agency and will be a big part of that […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck announced his shocking retirement from the NFL on Saturday, sending shockwaves throughout the entire sports world. Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris reacted to the news and applauded Luck for walking away on his own terms. However, the Sixers star wasn’t too fond of those who reacted negatively to the 29-year-old’s […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris might have passed on the opportunity to play for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup, but he remains open to representing the country in the 2020 Olympics. Harris, who inked a five-year, $180 million contract with the Sixers, noted that his decision to skip the FIBA World Cup is […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will head into this upcoming season with championship aspirations once again, especially after the moves they’ve made in the offseason. They are already projected as one of the best two-way teams in the league right now, and at this point, anything short than an NBA title will be considered a failure. That […]

Sixers small forward Tobias Harris says he withdrew from Team USA this summer because he wasn’t “truly healthy” when last season ended. Harris wanted to rest after the 2018-19 season finished because he knows 2019-20 is a big year for him and the Sixers. The swingman signed the richest deal in Sixers franchise history this […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris still can’t move on from the fact that his best friend Boban Marjanovic has joined another team. Now, there’s another reason for him to be sad, as the seven-foot center who’s now with the Dallas Mavericks received an NBA2K20 rating of 75. I don't know what makes me more upset […]

There are a lot of really good players around the NBA, and in a league that has really changed over the last several years, players who may not have been all that useful 10 years ago are suddenly really important today. But even with the NBA landscape changing and with the infusion of new talent […]

The first time Philadelphia 76ers star Tobias Harris did yoga, he almost “passed out.” The Sixers are happy that didn’t happen. Harris initially started doing yoga to become flexible, but now the Sixers star does it for “the meditation experience and just the soothing and calming experience.” “When I first started yoga, I was looking […]

Many believe Tobias Harris and the Philadelphia 76ers could have won the championship this past season if Kawhi Leonard didn’t break the Sixers’ hearts with his Game 7 buzzer-beater in the second round of the playoffs. The Sixers gave the Toronto Raptors the most problems in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Now that Leonard is out […]

An ESPN survey was recently held among NBA personnel to assess the most outstanding team performances this offseason. As it turns out, a lot of execs consider the Philadelphia 76ers to be one of the biggest winners of the summer. The Sixers were widely expected to re-sign superstar Jimmy Butler to a multi-year deal, but […]

Sixers small forward Tobias Harris will not participate in USA Basketball this summer, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Harris is the latest star to withdraw from Team USA activities this summer ahead of the FIBA World Cup. The talented swingman signed the richest deal in Sixers franchise history, so he wants to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers had to get creative in free agency to net the services of two big-time players in the wake of Jimmy Butler’s departure. Both mega-signings — Tobias Harris and Al Horford — have kinks to their contracts that will allow the Sixers to have better flexibility and a more conscious approach to how […]

Returning veteran forward Tobias Harris is entering a different Philadelphia 76ers team next season, with the departure of four-time All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler changing things up to start. Harris re-signed with the Philadelphia franchise to the tune of five years and $180 million. Despite never making an All-Star Game, the Sixers believed Harris was too […]

Before Tobias Harris signed a five-year, $109 million deal to remain with the Philadelphia 76ers, he was receiving interest from a lot of teams, including the Brooklyn Nets. The 10-year veteran had an impressive 2018-19 season with the Sixers, which is the main reason why he was seen as one of the biggest free agents […]

Philadelphia 76ers small forward Tobias Harris “wasn’t surprised” Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving signed with the Brooklyn Nets in free agency. Irving and Durant chose the Nets over the New York Knicks, who had cap space to sign two superstars as well. “I wasn’t surprised,” Harris said, via Marc Berman of the New York Post. […]

The New York Knicks could have swooped in to work a deal for Tobias Harris after they swiftly missed out on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, who bolted for the Brooklyn Nets. The Knicks had $70 million in cap space and could have had a consolation prize in Harris, whom the Philadelphia 76ers re-signed for […]

Tobias Harris and Jimmy Butler share a cup of tea together with the Philadelphia 76ers last season, both coming to The City of Brotherly Love via trade and joining forces just in time to make a run for the best seed in the East. As both players were due for a max-level five-year, $190 million […]

Tobias Harris knew he wanted to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers when Sixers star big man Joel Embiid jokingly asked him at Steve Nash’s soccer event back in June. Harris signed the richest contract in Sixers franchise history. The swingman will make over $180 million in the next five years. Tobias Harris knew he wanted […]

Philadelphia 76ers small forward Tobias Harris says the Sixers are “for sure” at the top of the Eastern Conference. The Sixers lost Jimmy Butler and JJ Redick in free agency, but rebounded nicely by signing All-Star big man Al Horford and acquiring combo guard Josh Richardson from the Miami Heat. Philly lost to the Toronto […]

Philadelphia 76ers small forward Tobias Harris says Sixers star big man Joel Embiid is “for sure the best center in the NBA.” Embiid, Harris, Ben Simmons and Al Horford are the new Big 4 in Philadelphia. Sixers fans are hoping the foursome can lead the team to a championship next season: Tobias Harris at NBPA […]

Forward Tobias Harris recently signed a five-year, $180 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, a deal many people thought he wouldn’t get. But Harris was always confident he would secure the bag, dating back to last summer. Before being traded to the Sixers back in February, Harris played for the Los Angeles Clippers, who offered […]

Forward Tobias Harris committed to a max deal with the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, signing a max deal that will earn him $180 million over the course of five years. Harris made it clear that he would not accept anything less than a max, and the Sixers obliged. Another team that pursued the talented forward, […]

Tobias Harris signed the richest contract in Sixers franchise history, a deal one NBA scout thinks may limit Philly moving forward. Harris signed a five-year, $180 million deal with the Sixers, who also signed All-Star big man Al Horford to a four-year, $109 million deal and agreed to an extension with Ben Simmons worth $170 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have had one heck of an offseason thus far. The Sixers may not have had the same shock value as the Brooklyn Nets, who snagged both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, or the Los Angeles Clippers, who rocked the league by landing both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. However, don’t be fooled. […]

With Jimmy Butler gone, Tobias Harris’ usage rate and role in the Sixers’ offense is going to increase, something the talented swingman is looking forward to. The Sixers re-signed Harris to a lucrative five-year, $180 million deal. Joel Embiid is the best player in Philly and Ben Simmons will have the ball in his hands […]

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand believes Sixers stars Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris will rise to the occasion in 2019-20 when the game is in the balance. During the Sixers’ 2019 postseason run, Jimmy Butler had the ball in his hands as the closer and made big play after big play. Butler is now […]

It’s a new season and a new number for Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris. The Sixers re-signed the eight-year NBA veteran this offseason to a five-year, $180 million contract. Following the departure of point guard T.J. McConnell — who spent four years with the Philly franchise before signing with the Indiana Pacers this summer — […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward and newly minted max player Tobias Harris will change his number for the upcoming season. While he started his Sixers tenure wearing number 33, Harris will wear number 12 this season: Tobias back to his Magic number 👀 (via @tobias31) pic.twitter.com/heW4FSiiy0 — Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) July 12, 2019 Harris wore 12 […]

Philadelphia 76ers point forward Ben Simmons is one of the most intriguing young talents in the league. However, Simmons has yet to develop a consistent jumper. Sixers fans got some encouraging news on Friday, when Sixers teammate Tobias Harris claimed Simmons actually drained a few triples over him in a game of one-on-one: Harris says […]

The Philadelphia 76ers may not have made as big a splash as the likes of the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers this offseason, but in the mind of team owner Josh Harris, the Sixers are definitely moving towards the right direction. So much so that Harris has sent praises towards team general manager […]

Tobias Harris is excited to play with Al Horford on the Philadelphia 76ers and is looking forward to seeing how Horford and Sixers star big man Joel Embiid will look together in the front court. Horford agreed to a four-year, $109 million contract with the Sixers. Many believe Philly can win the Eastern Conference next […]

Terry Harris has the tall task of making an NBA roster, while his older brother Tobias Harris will soon ink a $180 million pact with that very franchise, the Philadelphia 76ers. The shooting stroke appears to run in the family at least, as the younger Harris has shown his long-range acumen in practices ahead of […]

Tobias Harris and Boban Marjanovic are known to be good friends ever since they were teammates with the Los Angeles Clippers. When they were acquired by the Philadelphia 76ers during the trade deadline last season, NBA fans hoped that they will be staying with the team for a long time. Well, that happened with Harris, […]