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The Brooklyn Nets may not be able to match the talent of the Philadelphia 76ers on paper after trading away Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden within the span of a year. However, with the additions of Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson, the Nets are now a formidable defensive team and that gives their […]

Doc Rivers gave James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers some good, old tongue-lashing in the second half of Monday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, and somehow did the trick in lighting a fire under the Sixers. “Cursing us out,” James Harden what Rivers told the team when the Sixers head coach called a timeout […]

If you were to tell Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn that Joel Embiid and James Harden would combine for 28 points on 9-of-24 (37.5 percent) shooting in Game 2, odds are he’d be feeling good about his team’s chances in the contest. Vaughn got his wish Monday and yet Brooklyn lost by 12. The […]

Game 1 of the 2023 NBA playoffs series between the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets was a microcosm of what many people expect of the whole series: Sixers dominance. Joel Embiid and James Harden led the way against a red-hot Mikal Bridges in a 121-101 victory. Embiid being held below 30 points and the Nets […]

Joel Embiid and James Harden both balled out in the Philadelphia 76ers’ Game 1 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. The Nets simply had no answer for the Sixers’ superstar duo, and it is clear that Brooklyn will have to do a far better job in trying to contain Embiid and Harden, among others, […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers started off the 2023 NBA playoffs on the right foot. Joel Embiid and James Harden paved the way for a blowout win against the Brooklyn Nets. The Beard, in particular, shined brightly against his former team in the Sixers’ 121-101 win. Harden’s production in this series is one of the […]

It was raining threes in Philadelphia! The 76ers blew out the Brooklyn Nets 121-101 in Game 1 of their NBA Playoffs first round series on the strength of some serious sharpshooting. Led by James Harden’s seven made threes, the Sixers set a new franchise record for the most three-pointers made in an NBA Playoff game […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are heading to the playoffs with higher expectations, and James Harden wants everyone to know they are no longer the same Sixers team from last year’s postseason. To recall, when the Sixers traded for Harden mid-season in 2021-22, the team failed to live up to expectation and suffered a second-round exit at […]

The Philadelphia 76ers enter their first-round NBA Playoffs matchup against the Brooklyn Nets as the favorites. For Sixers superstar James Harden, it’s an opportunity to rekindle an old flame against his former team following an unceremonious divorce more than a year ago. Harden was recently asked to discuss his time with the Nets, particularly how […]

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is seeking to undo the narrative that he is a playoff failure in the 2023 NBA playoffs. As he and the Sixers prepare to face the Brooklyn Nets in the first round, the topic of his health status is under heavy surveillance. Last year, a hamstring injury contributed to a […]

The Brooklyn Nets finished as the sixth-seed in the Eastern Conference standings and, in turn, have a round-one date scheduled against Joel Embiid, James Harden, and the Philadelphia 76ers in the upcoming postseason. While the Sixers certainly are viewed as the favorites to come away from the series victorious, head coach Jacque Vaughn is seemingly […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to make quick work of the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs. The Sixers are undoubtedly the better team with Joel Embiid leading the way. This Nets team is not to be taken lightly but it shouldn’t hold Embiid and friends up for very long. The […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith believes the Sixers should replace James Harden with Damian Lillard if that possibility arose. Lillard looks likely to leave the Portland Trail Blazers now more than ever before as speculation continues to heat up about his future following another disappointing season. And although there hasn’t been any buzz about Philadelphia […]

Sixteen games, one playoff series win. That’s all the Brooklyn Nets got in return for a Hall of Fame trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden. The superteam experiment in Brooklyn lasted only three and a half seasons and it failed miserably. If there’s one thing their tenure made up for in lack […]

If Philadelphia 76ers fans were told before the season that James Harden wouldn’t be a 2022-23 All-Star, they would likely have thought that injuries have truly slowed him down and/or that he isn’t good enough to be a leading star on a championship contender. Instead, the Sixers star was simply snubbed despite a fantastic season […]

After months of basketball in the regular season, the 2023 NBA Playoffs are finally here. Now, only the best of the best in the league remains in pursuit of the Larry O’Brien Trophy. With the Philadelphia 76ers set to face the Brooklyn Nets in the first round, it means it is time for some Sixers […]

The NBA churn never stops. At the conclusion of the 2023 NBA Finals, it will be time for every team–whether rebuilding, buying, or contending–to look for ways to improve their team, or, at the very least, mold their team into one that makes more sense given their timeline. And one way for teams to do […]

Klay Thompson entered Sunday’s regular-season finale needing five three-pointers to make more NBA history. His team facing the tanking Portland Trail Blazers, the Golden State Warriors star didn’t even need half of a full quarter before etching his name in league record books once again during the team’s 157 – 101 win. Thompson came out […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ second-to-last game of the 2022-23 regular season comes on the road against the Atlanta Hawks on the second night of a back-to-back. The Sixers, despite being locked into the Eastern Conference’s third seed, played Joel Embiid and James Harden in a loss to the Miami Heat. Now, it’s time for them to […]

Triple-doubles are often a great sign of a player’s all-around skills. Although it’s a feat that is getting more and more common, there’s no question that achieving a triple-double isn’t an easy thing to do. Throughout the years, we’ve seen various triple-doubles. However, not all of them were as common in the NBA. For this […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (51-26) closed out the final full month of the regular season with a home matchup against the Toronto Raptors (38-39). The Sixers went up by as much as 24, lost the plot for a bit and pulled out a 117-110 win. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Raptors. Sixers player […]

After months of basketball, the 2022-23 NBA regular season is entering its final stages. With less than two weeks left to play, the playoff picture is getting closer to its final shape. While the standings have some surprises, organizations such as the Philadelphia 76ers still are some of the main frontrunners for the title. So […]

After a promising first two seasons in the NBA, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey has emerged as a bonafide star in his third year in the big leagues. Not only is he averaging a career-high 20.5 points per game on excellent efficiency from the field (48.0%) and behind the three-point arc (42.7%), but Maxey […]

PHILADELPHIA — James Harden returned to the court after a four-game absence caused by Achilles soreness. The Philadelphia 76ers picked up a win over the Dallas Mavericks but the Sixers’ floor general didn’t have a very smooth return overall. Fortunately, he played well enough to help Philly snap a three-game skid. Harden said he felt […]

Philadelphia 76ers star guard James Harden has missed the last four games due to an Achilles injury. Unsurprisingly, without their second-best player and top playmaker, the Sixers have struggled of late, as they own a 1-3 record since he’s been out. So when Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, and the Dallas Mavericks visit the Wells Fargo […]

ESPN’s NBA guru Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Monday that Philadelphia 76ers superstar James Harden is targeting a return to action sometime this week. The Sixers have two home games coming up, and Woj’s sources told him that Harden is aiming to come back for either one of those games. Well, it currently doesn’t sound like […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are third in the Eastern Conference, well poised to make the 2023 NBA playoffs and make a deep run in the postseason. However, in a bid to improve their chances, they would certainly want to avoid this Sixers playoffs scenario that could very well be a nightmare for them. […]

It comes as no surprise that the Philadelphia 76ers suffered a 116-111 defeat at the hands of Nikola Jokic and the mighty Denver Nuggets on Monday night. This is after both Joel Embiid and James Harden were unable to suit up in what was supposed to be a marquee matchup. Harden was actually a late […]

James Harden has received some high praise from West-leading Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone in the lead-up to their clash with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Prior to the game, Malone said that Harden has “checked his ego at the door” this season, going on to say that he has been impressed with how both […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will be visiting Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in Mile High City Monday night for a marquee matchup between two legitimate NBA title contenders. However, Sixers guard James Harden might not be available to play after appearing anew on the injury report ahead of Monday’s games. The question is this: Is […]

The battle of MVP frontrunners might be off on Monday night after Joel Embiid was ruled out for Philadelphia, but James Harden is on track to return to the lineup when the Sixers visit Denver to play Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. “James Harden [Achilles] participated in shoot-around this morning and remains on track to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are really starting to miss James Harden. After two straight losses, both in which their offense suffered mightily, the Sixers are starting to show how much they depend on him. Harden’s playmaking, shot-creating and overall leadership are huge for the Sixers. His skills have helped unlock the best version of Embiid, whose […]

James Harden was out of commission for the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night as the Sixers suffered a 120-112 loss against Stephen Curry and the defending champions Golden State Warriors. That was the second straight game Harden missed due to a lingering Achilles injury, so at this point, the fans have been asking: Is James […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the midst of a road trip and will now face Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. The Sixers are vying for the top seed in the Eastern Conference. There is a huge question left to answer before the two teams tip off at 10:00 P.M EST: Is James Harden playing tonight […]

Patrick Beverley has never been one to shy away from voicing his opinion. Whether it’s talking trash about another player or spewing stories about past teammates, Beverley is consistently one of the most talkative players in the NBA. He’s now apparently one of the reasons why Sixers star James Harden became the elite scorer that […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a big one coming up on Friday night when they battle the defending champs Golden State Warriors. The bad news for the Sixers is that they could be extremely shorthanded when they visit the Dubs at the Chase Center. This is after both James Harden and Joel Embiid popped up on […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls will face each other for the second time in three days. After losing in double overtime on Monday in Philadelphia, the Sixers will look to bounce back from a terrible performance and start a new winning streak in Chicago. Before the 8:00 P.M.EST tip-off, there was a question that […]

Is this Philadelphia 76ers team really different? It may be hard to believe after so many infuriating years, but yes, yes it is. This Sixers squad is inspiring championship hopes that are more legitimate than any post-Process team. With a record of 48-23, Philly has one of the five best records in the league and […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers spoiled the chance to properly celebrate the 40th anniversary of their most recent title by losing to the Chicago Bulls. The Sixers offense looked stuck in mud despite 37 points from Joel Embiid and 22 points from Tyrese Maxey. One of the main reasons for the team’s failures was a […]