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Almost every single NBA player is driven by money and the desire to win. For James Harden, these two things have never been more important, which has led to one of the league’s most mysterious situations. Harden requested a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this offseason after opting into his $35.6 million contract for […]

James Harden made waves that rippled through the NBA world when he called Philadelphia 76ers general manager Daryl Morey a “liar” and said he’ll never play for a team that employs Morey. After that proclamation, the James Harden trade odds swung dramatically, as did the odds that he’ll ever play for the Sixers again or […]

James Harden shocked the NBA world Monday by calling Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey a “liar.” Harden had previously wanted to be traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, but a deal never came to fruition. His frustration has clearly boiled over, evidenced by his statement on Morey. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski later wrote […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ James Harden trade saga of 2023 reached its most fiery point on Monday morning when the Beard let loose on Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey during a tour in China for Adidas. Harden called Morey a “liar”, saying that he’ll never play for the team as long as he’s at […]

James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers look to be officially done with each other after The Beard publicly said in China over the weekend that Daryl Morey is a liar and he will never play for the Sixers franchise again. Well, it appears the guard may have a reason to be upset. On Saturday, the […]

James Harden, against his wishes, remains with the Philadelphia 76ers. He very badly wants to be traded from the Sixers to the Los Angeles Clippers, but the teams have not come to an agreement on a deal. The standoff between the two teams is being put on pause. Now, Harden and the Sixers get to […]

When it was reported over the weekend that the Phialdelphia 76ers were no longer pursuing a James Harden trade despite both sides agreeing to do so, NBA fans knew fireworks were coming. Though, many likely did not anticipate them coming so quickly or thunderously. Following Harden’s scathing “liar” comment about Sixers president of basketball operations […]

Philadelphia 76ers fans rolled out of bed only to see the beef between James Harden and Daryl Morey smash through the fan and blow a hole through the ceiling. One of the most dreadful offseasons in recent Sixers history has gotten even crazier. During his marketing tour for Adidas in China, Harden said that Morey […]

If the Philadelphia 76ers were hoping to bring James Harden back to the team for training camp, they might need to revise those plans. After the failed trade negotiations with the Los Angeles Clippers, the Sixers star just called out Daryl Morey. During his Adidas China tour that he takes every offseason, James Harden called […]

Is Philadelphia 76ers star guard James Harden about to have one of the best seasons of his career? If you let his agent, Troy Payne, tell the story? The answer is a resounding yes. “He’s been doing two-a-days the last three weeks,” Payne says of Harden’s offseason workout regimen. “Like James has a crazy hunger […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have made their decision on James Harden’s trade demand: they have ended the talks to move the star guard and plan to bring him to training camp. However, it’s worth noting that it’s only the Sixers’ stance. As for Harden himself, he reportedly remains firm on leaving the City of Brotherly Love. […]

This offseason, the NBA saw trade requests from two of the league’s biggest stars in Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard and Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden. In Lillard’s case, the Miami Heat emerged as his preferred destination. For Harden, it was the Los Angeles Clippers that were reported to be his preferred landing destination. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have decided to end the trade talks for James Harden and now plan to bring him back for training camp. While no one can blame the Sixers for sticking to their guns and refusing to move him unless they get what they want in return, many fans couldn’t help but joke that […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are ending trade talks for James Harden, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Although the star guard wished to play for the Los Angeles Clippers, the Sixers believe he is still a key part of their immediate plans. So, that means there could be overwhelming tension when the 10-time All-Star reports to camp […]

James Harden doesn’t want to be on the Philadelphia 76ers next season. After the Sixers refused to give him a contract extension, he opted into the final year of his deal and requested a trade. One of the rumored potential destinations was the Houston Rockets, but Rockets great Tracy McGrady said those rumors never made […]

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 […]