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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 […]

The NBA offseason hasn’t even officially started, and we’re already seeing some crazy drama. In a twist that few people saw coming, James Harden requested a trade away from the Philadelphia 76ers, citing the Los Angeles Clippers as his preferred destination. While Sixers GM Daryl Morey isn’t necessarily going to trade Harden to his dream […]

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 […]

Austin Reaves has emerged from a beloved rotation piece to one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ most important players. Reaves’ crafty ballhandling as well as his penchant for drawing fouls has made him such a valuable part of the Lakers’ offense — just in time for his foray into free agency. But keeping him may […]

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 […]

It appears that James Harden was not a big fan of Houston Rockets youngster Jalen Green’s opinion on a potential Rockets comeback of the former NBA Most Valuable Player. Harden, who just picked up his player option for the 2023-24 season with the Philadelphia 76ers that’s worth $35.64 million, is said to have a resentful […]

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 […]

NBA free agency has yet to hit and the day before the madness begins, the NBA world had a bombshell dropped on them in the form of Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden. Rumors swirled about Harden potentially opting out of his contract and becoming an unrestricted free agent. Instead, James Harden made the choice to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]