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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 […]

Wednesday, it was reported by Kelly Iko of The Athletic that the Houston Rockets, who have oft been tabbed as a rumored destination for James Harden during this summer’s free agency period, are now likely out of the running for the superstar guard. “In recent days I’ve understood that Houston is no longer an option for James,” Iko […]

James Harden may be the highest-valued free agent this offseason. However, with the 33-year-old not only looking for a lucrative contract but to be in championship contention, the number of teams that make sense for him are limited. “From James’ perspective,” according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko, “there were always a few options. Phoenix was […]

Going back to the NBA season, the Houston Rockets have been a rumored destination for James Harden in free agency, but the Rockets are now rumored to be out of the running for Harden ahead of free agency opening on Friday, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. “In recent days I’ve understood that Houston […]

James Harden will have to finally make his decision between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Houston Rockets once NBA free agency gets going on Friday. Despite the hype surrounding Harden’s next deal, Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo believes Harden is far from a max-contract player for the Sixers, Rockets, or any other team in the NBA, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a big decision to make with James Harden this offseason, especially considering their latest collapse in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The Joel Embiid/Harden duo hasn’t exactly yielded the desired results for the Sixers yet, and the team may be running out of patience when it comes to giving their star pair […]

James Harden still hasn’t made his mind up. It’s either he will pick up his player option for the 2023-24 NBA season and give it another go with the Philadelphia 76ers (or sign an extension with Philly) or he’ll leave the Sixers and chase his title dreams somewhere else — probably with the Houston Rockets. […]

James Harden’s links to the Houston Rockets in what would be a sensational reunion seem to have died down a bit of late. Harden seems intent on remaining with the Philadelphia 76ers — at the right price, of course — while for their part, the Rockets might also be looking elsewhere in terms of their […]

While the 2023 NBA free agent class is not as talented as it has been in years past, there are still plenty of All-Star and championship-caliber names who will hit the open market and begin negotiating new contracts at the end of the week when free agency begins. Draymond Green, James Harden Fred VanVleet, Kyrie […]

The Houston Rockets enjoyed a superb 2023 NBA Draft. They selected two players who were originally both projected to go within the top 10 of the draft in Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore. Whitmore ultimately fell in the draft, which led to Houston selecting him as well. With a solid young core led by Jalen […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and James Harden have a huge decision to make with free agency just days away. After another unsuccessful postseason trip that resulted in head coach Doc Rivers being fired, there is overwhelming pressure on the franchise to build a roster that can finally reach the Eastern Conference Finals. Kendrick Perkins thinks the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have started to gain traction in retaining James Harden in free agency, but the Houston Rockets aren’t completely out of the race yet. The guard has a decision to make shortly on his $35.6 million player option for next season and if he does turn it down, that means Harden becomes a […]

After all of the hype about James Harden returning to the Houston Rockets cropped up this past season, now the winds are blowing toward a return to the Philadelphia 76ers. Marc Stein reiterated this in his Sunday newsletter and explained one of the reasons why the Sixers are in good shape when it comes to […]

James Harden’s free agency remains one of, if not the most pressing matter in the Philadelphia 76ers’ offseason. Harden, for all his faults, remains one of the best playmakers in the NBA today. Losing him for nothing — perhaps to the Houston Rockets — would make it difficult for the Sixers to continue building around […]

The Houston Rockets have been linked to both the Philadelphia 76ers’ James Harden and Toronto Raptors’ Fred VanVleet in NBA free agency. If their plan A to land James Harden falls through with him staying with the Sixers, then Fred VanVleet is reportedly the preferred next signing. However, rumors are that a ‘potential hangup’ has […]

There’s no denying that James Harden is the talk of the town for the Philadelphia 76ers heading into NBA free agency this summer. After all, Harden is now in a position to completely change the outlook of the Sixers this coming season if he decides to jump ship and leave Philly after just a year […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is showing support for his former teammate. In response to a tweet that recognized James Harden’s influence on the NBA, Durant echoed the sentiment, noting that Harden is one of the most influential players in league history. Kevin Durant didn’t just praise Harden. The Suns’ star seemingly lamented the fact […]

James Harden, during last year’s offseason, took a huge pay cut to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers in hopes that the front office could make an addition that would help the Joel Embiid-led core get over the hump. Not even a year later, and here the Sixers are, having exited the playoffs in the second […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Rumor has it that the New Orleans Pelicans are ready to move on from Zion Williamson. New Orleans is apparently floating the 2019 No. 1 overall pick in trade discussions to move up in the 2023 NBA Draft. The Houston Rockets are reportedly one of the teams that have entered the fray in trading for […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Rockets have several key decisions to make this offseason. The specter of James Harden potentially returning to Houston hovers over most of them. This reportedly includes their decision when it comes to the fourth overall pick they own in the 2023 NBA Draft. In the latest mock draft from ESPN, writer Jeremy Woo dropped […]

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 […]

Now that the 2022-23 NBA season is over and done and a new champion in the form of the Denver Nuggets has been crowned, the offseason is now officially underway, and one of the biggest names to watch out for in the summer is Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden. The former league MVP is rumored […]

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 […]

As we inch closer to the official start of the 2023 NBA offseason, the Houston Rockets find themselves generating a considerable amount of buzz. From clinching the fourth overall pick in this year’s upcoming draft to the hiring of Ime Udoka as their next head coach, the ball club has been a hot topic since […]

It looks like the Houston Rockets are ready in case James Harden opts to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers instead of returning to H-Town. Harden has long been linked with a potential return to the Rockets; however, recent reports have claimed that he is still torn whether he’ll stay in Philly or rejoin Houston where […]

Jabari Smith Jr. has heard the rumors about James Harden potentially reuniting with the Houston Rockets, and he actually loves it. However, he wouldn’t mind as well if it doesn’t happen. The Rockets youngster shared as much during an interview with HoopsHype, noting that they still need to focus on improving their play individually and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Not only would the Phoenix Suns not be a title contender with James Harden, they would be much better off passing on the star guard altogether — at least according to Kendrick Perkins. The former pro baller did not mince his words when asked about a potential James Harden-Suns merger. “If I’m the Suns, I […]

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, […]