James Harden Articles - Page 25

James Harden is not and has never been the typical superstar. He may always be receiving vitriol due to his foul-baiting tendencies, but there’s no denying that The Beard is good at basketball. And even with the decline in his scoring prowess, he remains extremely impactful for the Philadelphia 76ers, thanks to his elite playmaking […]

It has been a minute since James Harden got himself featured on Shaqtin’ a Fool. Well, count on the Philadelphia 76ers superstar to come out with a Shaqtin’-worthy play when we need it the most. This was exactly the case for the former league MVP on Saturday as the Sixers took on the Denver Nuggets […]

There’s no denying that Luka Doncic is one of the top superstars in the NBA today. It’s also a known fact that he has pretty much been a lone wolf for the Dallas Mavericks in that he’s petty much been carrying the Mavs all by himself throughout this season. Minnesota Timberwolves veteran Austin Rivers clearly […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ identity is simple: let James Harden and Joel Embiid cook. After getting acquainted over the back half of last season and stumbling out of the gates to start this one, the Sixers’ stars no longer look like guys just taking turns. They are building a fantastic connection. Harden and Embiid have worked […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the best teams in the NBA over the last few weeks. The team has won eight of its last ten games and currently owns the third-best record in the Eastern Conference at 29-16. James Harden is a big reason for the Sixers’ excellent play as of late, as […]

James Harden missed a whole month of action back in November because of an injury on his right foot. It doesn’t sound like the Philadelphia 76ers superstar has re-injured the same foot, but it is clear that the Sixers are taking a very cautious approach to managing the same. James Harden injury status vs. Kings […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (29-16) got their first look of the season at the Portland Trail Blazers (21-24) at the Moda Center in the fourth game of their road trip. The Sixers gave their fans that stayed up to watch a scare as they came too close for comfort from blowing a huge lead. They hung […]

Rumors of the potential of Philadelphia 76ers superstar James Harden heading back to his old stomping grounds AKA the Houston Rockets have been around for some time now. Tim McMahon of ESPN, in a recent episode of his Howdy Partners podcast, tackled that idea and said that it’s that possible reunion that has led some […]

John Wall opened up about all his frustrations during his brief and chaotic stint with the Houston Rockets, including the messy James Harden situation at the start of his tenure with the team. Wall was traded from the Washington Wizards to the Rockets in December 2020. Just a little over a month later, Harden was […]

James Harden said the Philadelphia 76ers give him the “best chance” to win the NBA Finals, per NBA on ESPN. “Top, for sure. We had some really good teams in Oklahoma City, then that ’18 team in Houston,” Harden told ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. “But this team is definitely the best chance I’ve had to win.” […]

The Brooklyn Nets have lost two games since Kevin Durant went down with an MCL sprain in Miami. This marks the first time the Nets have lost back-to-back games since mid-November. For many, the slow start to Durant’s absence draws flashbacks to Brooklyn’s struggles after the former MVP’s injury last season. The Nets went 5-16, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (27-16) faced the Los Angeles Lakers (19-24) on the second night of a road back-to-back. Following a wild win over the Utah Jazz yesterday night, the Sixers went down to the wire with the Lakers and pulled out another close win, this time by a score of 113-112. Let’s break down the […]

The duo of James Harden and Joel Embiid is highly talented but still somewhat of a work in progress. Even as the Philadelphia 76ers’ two stars learn to play together, they are providing some exciting results. In the Sixers’ win over the Utah Jazz, they came together on the biggest play of the game to […]

After blowing a 20-point lead, the Philadelphia 76ers seemed like they would allow the Utah Jazz to eventually run off with the win. James Harden had other plans, though, as he provided some much-needed scoring in the fourth quarter to keep the Sixers ahead and deliver a crucial road win. Harden scored 16 consecutive points for […]

James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers got tripped up at home by the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 133-114 loss Thursday night— but not before Harden was able to establish a new Sixers franchise record with another scintillating playmaking night, per ESPN Stats & Info. James Harden has 15 assists so far tonight for the […]

PHILADELPHIA — You won’t see many easier wins than the one the Philadelphia 76ers just recorded against the Detroit Pistons. The Sixers cruised to a win with their starting lineup to start the season — James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, P.J. Tucker and Joel Embiid — playing in just its seventh game. The whole […]

There are not a lot more terrifying tandems in the NBA today than the Philadelphia 76ers superstar duo of James Harden and Joel Embiid. When both are healthy and playing, the Sixers can be the most unstoppable teams, especially with Harden and Embiid now clicking with each other on the floor. That’s very much evident […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (24-15) faced the Detroit Pistons (11-32) for an afternoon matchup in the Motor City. The Sixers, with no Joel Embiid or P.J. Tucker, dominated throughout the game. James Harden notched a triple-double and Philly took the 123-111 win over the Pistons. Let’s break down the Sixers win over the Pistons. Sixers player […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (23-15), once again without the services of Joel Embiid, faced the Chicago Bulls (18-21). The Sixers collected a loss after winning their past three games as Chicago shot the lights out, led by 10 triples from Zach LaVine. Chicago took the 126-112 win, snapping a 12-game losing streak against Philadelphia that dates […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a crazy win in overtime against the Indiana Pacers. With Joel Embiid out, the Sixers needed the rest of the guys to step up. Montrezl Harrell rose to the occasion with his best performance of the season. Harrell was instrumental to the Sixers’ overtime win throughout the game […]

PHILADELPHIA — James Harden was so, so close to having a bad night and letting his great performance go to waste in a Philadelphia 76ers collapse. Thankfully for the Sixers, the veteran guard made up for his numerous late-game blunders to help them secure an overtime win over the Indiana Pacers with Joel Embiid out. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (23-14) faced the Indiana Pacers (21-18) seeking their third straight win with Joel Embiid sidelined. The Sixers snagged a 129-126 win in overtime despite numerous late-game blunders. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Pacers. Sixers player notes: James Harden: 26 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, 8-20 FG shooting Harden, as expected, […]

Through tons of ups and downs through the 2022 portion of the 2022-23 season, the Philadelphia 76ers are right about where most people expected them to be. Joel Embiid is an MVP candidate, James Harden looks better than last season (though he is also clearly not a superstar anymore) and the Sixers are a good […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have had a fairly strong start to the 2022-23 season, and have been on a tear as of late, winning eight of their last nine games to shoot up the Eastern Conference standings. Despite the Sixers latest run of success, it hasn’t caused the rumors surrounding James Harden’s future with the team […]

The rumors of James Harden to the Houston Rockets are going full tilt in NBA discussions right now. But is another enigmatic point guard in Kyrie Irving also a possibility? The Rockets will be flush with cash this offseason with its biggest cap figure of $20.9 million belonging to Eric Gordon, who most likely will […]

Over recent weeks, many have floated around the possibility of a potential reunion for James Harden and the Houston Rockets. Of course, this would only materialize should the Philadelphia 76ers, led by a dominant Joel Embiid, falter once more in the postseason. Nonetheless, the possibility gained even more legs after one of the most reputable […]

With James Harden set to become a free agent next summer, there have been rumblings in the past week that he’s interested in a possible Houston Rockets reunion if the Philadelphia 76ers don’t reward him with an attractive extension. While The Beard publically said he’s happy in the City of Brotherly Love, anything can happen […]

In the second game of their current four-game road trip, the Philadelphia 76ers (20-13) faced the Washington Wizards (14-21). The Sixers, once again, went down early in the game and made a strong second-half effort. This time, they couldn’t secure the win. Their winning streak ends at eight games by a score of 116-111. Let’s […]

The Philadelphia 76ers own the longest winning streak in the NBA right now. But even their current on-court success hasn’t stemmed the tide on James Harden-Houston Rockets rumors running rampant. While Harden’s alleged infatuation with a Rockets reunion is coming to light just recently, it has apparently loomed large over the Sixers and several league […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been rocked with James Harden rumors speculating on a potential return to the Houston Rockets this offseason. Could Dwyane Wade – a man who never played for the Sixers – be one of the biggest arguments for Harden to stay? The reasons for James Harden’s rumored desire to return to H-Town […]

James Harden’s rumored interest in going back to the Houston Rockets is apparently nothing new at all. The Brooklyn Nets already had an inkling about it even before they sent the former NBA MVP to the Philadelphia 76ers via a trade back in February 2022, per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. While Harden was frustrated […]

Amid rumors that James Harden is seriously considering returning to the Houston Rockets should he decide against a new deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, it is worth noting that Houston itself hasn’t really shut down the reports or rule out the possibility. Apparently, the Rockets have a reason for doing so. While getting back an […]

Well, ain’t that surprising? A couple of years after requesting a trade, James Harden is reportedly considering a return to the Houston Rockets in free agency. The rumblings began last week, with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski then blowing it up on Christmas. It’s certainly an intriguing idea, bringing back the former hero of the franchise for one […]

Worried about James Harden leaving the Philadelphia 76ers for the Houston Rockets this offseason following a report on Christmas suggesting he might? Don’t! Just don’t do it. The future for the Sixers guard is currently up in the air but stressing over him leaving Philadelphia for Houston isn’t worth the energy right now. Yes, Harden […]

James Harden is considering a move back to the Houston Rockets in free agency — at least according to NBA guru Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar was asked to comment on these shocking rumors, and Harden had a pretty strong response to the whispers. Right before the Sixers’ Christmas Day win over […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are still hot. After going undefeated in a seven-game homestand, the Sixers wandered into the Big Apple and extended their win streak to eight games by taking down the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Christmas Day, 119-112. Most of the credit for that Philly win goes to the superstar […]

Since his return to action from a month-long absence, James Harden has not lost. The Philadelphia 76ers have won eight straight and Harden is a huge reason why. The Sixers’ Christmas win over the New York Knicks was the latest example of both him and Philly not saying die, leading to another comeback to win. […]

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski dropped a bomb all over the Philadelphia 76ers’ Christmas by reporting James Harden’s supposed interest in a potential Houston Rockets reunion in the offseason if things don’t work out in Philly. The report dropped shortly before the Sixers played the New York Knicks to tip off the NBA’s Christmas festivities, and Harden […]

Rumors are swirling about James Harden and his reported openness to a potential return to the Houston Rockets. While the news itself on the Philadelphia 76ers guard is surprising, what’s not surprising is the outpouring of reactions on Twitter over the possibility. A few Sixers reporters weighed in on the Woj bomb dropping before the […]