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Christmas day games are the gifts that keep on giving. The NBA knows how to market its way through the holidays by providing marquee matchups and rivalries that have bad blood with one another. Classics like the hardwood game between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers are set to headline this year’s yuletide basketball […]

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is one of the most popular players in the NBA today, and that much is clear after a massive crowd welcomed him when he visited China. In a now viral video circulating online, Harden can be seen getting mobbed by a massive group of raucous fans hoping to get a […]

When all is said and done in his career, James Harden will go down as one of the greatest players of his generation. Not too long ago, when he was with the Houston Rockets, no player in the league could stop Harden on the offensive end of the floor, as he led the league in […]

Although most of the attention in the Western Conference has been given to the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, the Los Angeles Clippers could have as much of a chance as any team to reach the NBA Finals in 2024. This would seem to be particularly true if they were actually able […]

While 10-time All-Star James Harden still remains on the Philadelphia 76ers’ roster, that may not be true for long, as the relationship between Harden and Sixers continues to grow strained in the City of Brotherly Love. Of course, the Sixers’ resistance to sending Harden to another is more about the trade package they want in […]

With Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden wanting out of Philly, the question now is will Sixers guard Joel Embiid be the next player to request a trade? Speculation first emerged that Embiid may not stay with the Sixers when he made the following comments at the UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival in July. “I just wanna win […]

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey could be living on the edge. On the one hand, he could have an abundance of cap space to use next offseason if James Harden is traded sometime soon. However, the longtime executive might not be the one spending it if the Sixers fall short again in […]

James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers remain at sort of an impasse. The team did not want to make a long-term commitment to the former MVP, and Harden has his heart on playing for the Los Angeles Clippers. Although there are potential barriers standing in the way of reaching that resolution, this has apparently been […]

Sooner or later, James Harden will have his trade request met by the Philadelphia 76ers and he will begin his journey on a new team. At least, that is what Harden hopes for and that is the general belief around the NBA right now. However, the Sixers have not been willing to budge on their […]

There’s no doubt that James Harden will one day join Dwyane Wade in the NBA Hall of Fame, but it seems that many fans believe that Wade is well-ahead of Harden in their all-time NBA players rankings. Jeff Teague is not part of that group, however, and recently shocked many basketball fans when he said […]

It currently may be dark days for the Houston Rockets, as they have won a total of 59 games over the past three seasons. Thus, it may be a useful exercise for Rockets fans to take a trip back memory lane and remind themselves of the franchise’s former glory — a goal upon which to […]

Trade talks dominate every NBA offseason, and this summer has been no different. We have already seen the likes of Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porzingis and Chris Paul traded. By the start of training camp at the end of September, we could see Damian Lillard and James Harden on new teams as well. Both Lillard and […]

The Seattle SuperSonics franchise’s move to Oklahoma City in 2008 may be marred with controversy, with a raucous fanbase still crying out for the NBA’s return to the Pacific Northwest. But the franchise’s move down south, and the subsequent rebrand to the Thunder, was, by and large, a successful one, as with Sam Presti at […]

For the Philadelphia 76ers, free agency in 2023 was largely the same as in 2022: figure out how to keep James Harden (or find something suitable in his place) and add value in the margins. As July comes to a close, their offseason moves leave more questions than answers. This year’s Sixers offseason featured numerous […]

From the start of the 2017-18 season through the 2019-20 season, James Harden was arguably the most unstoppable player in the entire NBA. While he’s still a high-level talent and one of the best playmakers in the entire league, Harden has definitely regressed as a superstar since being traded. Initially dealt to the Brooklyn Nets […]

Are you taking this player or are you taking that player? This always seems to be a debate in the NBA world and on Friday, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith compared Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade and Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden during a segment on First Take after former NBA guard Jeff Teague picked Harden […]

Shooting guard is probably one of the most stacked and star-studded positions in NBA History. The most-renowned player and arguably greatest of all time, Michael Jordan, comes from this position. Kobe Bryant and Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson also heavily played in this position. With a stacked cast of generational talents, it comes as no […]

A little flattery is always nice to hear, but it can be especially encouraging when facing an uncertain time in your career. Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden remains at the center of trade speculation, but his teammate Paul Reed is taking time to share how he feels about the veteran. With fans maybe still nursing […]

Disgruntled superstars are often hard to work with. They want to opt out of their current teams and file for a trade demand as soon as the offseason starts. This was the same situation Daryl Morey and the Joel Embiid-led Philadelphia 76ers faced with James Harden. Although, Tracy McGrady thinks that the move makes no […]

Damian Lillard and James Harden have both made it clear that they wanted to be traded. Several weeks after their requests were made, neither player has gotten their wish. Will Damian Lillard or James Harden be traded first? The latest betting odds suggest that the Philadelphia 76ers will pull the trigger ahead of the Portland […]

On the heels of Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry revealing his all-time NBA starting five, Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has unveiled his quintessential quintet, naming a mix of past and present and players sure to catch any NBA fans’ eye. Of course, any all-time starting five wouldn’t be complete without Michael Jordan, a […]

Right now, the two biggest names on the trade market are without a doubt James Harden and Damian Lillard. Both superstars have been trying to facilitate their move away from their respective teams as they look to start a new chapter in their careers. Harden recently gave an interview with USA Today Sports and the […]

It’s been widely speculated that Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden will leave the team in free agency in the summer of 2024, if he isn’t traded by the team before then — and Stephen A. Smith thinks the Sixers should let him walk. “I believe so,” Smith said on First Take on Monday when asked […]

Since adding both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in 2019, plenty of analysts had high hopes for the “little brother” team in LA, as at full strength, there aren’t that many teams that could match up with the team’s firepower. Alas, time has not been too kind to the Los Angeles Clippers’ hopes of winning […]

James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers are currently at a standstill with regard to the All-Star’s demands for a trade from the Sixers. So far, Sixers general manager Daryl Morey has not found an exchange he likes for Harden. Add the fact that reigning MVP Joel Embiid may have soft-launched the possibility of playing for […]

Joel Embiid got married with his longtime partner Anne de Paula on Saturday, and so naturally, his Philadelphia 76ers teammates were in attendance. However, one teammate was noticeably absent from the festivities: James Harden. A photo of Embiid along with Tobias Harris, Tyrese Maxey, De’Anthony Melton and Georges Niang in the wedding celebrations quickly went […]

It’s no secret that James Harden is vying for a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers from the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason. One of his Sixers teammates and most tenacious defenders in the NBA may be joining Harden with the Clippers. LA is reportedly interested in veteran forward P.J. Tucker, according to Michael Scotto. The […]

Going from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets to the Philadelphia 76ers in a three-year span, former NBA MVP James Harden may very well be preparing to depart Philadelphia for his fourth team in as many seasons. Trade rumors surrounding Harden have been swirling ever since the ten-time All-Star opted into his contract with […]

As 10-time All-Star James Harden attempts to force his way out of a franchise for the third consecutive time, the rumor mill is churning, with multiple insiders painting a bleak picture of Harden’s future outlook with the Philadelphia 76ers. At this point, Harden is expected to eventually be traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, a […]

As James Harden sits and hopes to be traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers, the veteran star is making it known he wants out from the Sixers. Although he spent time this offseason with some of his Philly teammates, he is so dissatisfied with the front office that he is ready […]

A lot has been said about trade talks surrounding James Harden, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Clippers. After initially opting into his contract for the 2023-24 season in order to work on a potential trade with the Sixers, Harden remains on Philadelphia’s roster nearly three weeks later with zero progress made. The Sixers […]

Déjà vu has struck Daryl Morey and the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2023 offseason. Once again, the Sixers are dealing with a star player demanding a trade. First came Ben Simmons and now comes James Harden, the star guard who meshed very well with Joel Embiid but is so mad at the franchise that he […]

Since James Harden opted into his contract and requested a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers, it has been known that his desired destination is the Los Angeles Clippers, however, the latest reports indicate that the Clippers might not be as interested in making that happen. “There’s only really one team that he wants to go […]

Make no mistake about it. While it may seem that the James Harden trade buzz had died down a bit, the fact of the matter is that the former league MVP is still on his way out of the Philadelphia 76ers — or at least this is what Harden himself believes. NBA insider Shams Charania […]

Philadelphia Sixers star James Harden is no stranger to how trade negotiations tend to go, but this may be his bumpiest path to a new destination yet. Unlike Harden’s previous teams, the Sixers seemingly have no interest in going into a full rebuild, which could limit the type of assets the team is willing to […]

It’s been over two weeks since Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden requested a trade after opting into his $35.6 million player option. The Sixers are very aware that The Beard wants out, but it appears there’s been little progression in any deal getting done. Speaking Friday about the Harden situation, Woj explained how Daryl Morey’s […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently in the midst of trying to trade James Harden. However, similar to the trade talks involving the Portland Trailblazers and Damian Lillard, it doesn’t sound like a deal will be happening anytime soon for the Sixers, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. "[Daryl Morey's] asking price is exorbitant. Teams are not engaging […]

Philadelphia 76ers star guard James Harden asked the Sixers for a trade out of Philadelphia back in late June. More than two weeks removed from Harden’s trade request, though, and the Sixers have yet to grant Harden his wish. Maybe part of the reason why he’s still a Sixers is that the trade market for […]

In late June, Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden opted into his player option and subsequently requested a trade out of Philadelphia. At that time, the consensus belief was that Harden would be playing for a different team next season, especially considering he laid an egg in Game 7 of the Sixers’ second-round series against the […]