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For the second-straight season, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid finds himself in the discussion for the Most Valuable Player award. After a somewhat slow start to the year, the All-Star center has been on a tear since January. Even with the addition of James Harden to the Sixers lineup, Embiid continues to post monster stat […]

The Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers are preparing for one of the most anticipated showdowns of the season. While Ben Simmons’ return to Philly after being traded by the Sixers to the Nets is the main headline, the battle between Joel Embiid and Kevin Durant will dominate the on-court action. Both Embiid and Durant are […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal is one of the greatest big men to have ever played this game. There’s just no doubt about that. Right now, Sixers superstar Joel Embiid is arguably the top center in today’s NBA as the All-Star big man hopes to reach the same heights Shaq did during his dominant […]

Ben Simmons is making his highly-anticipated return to Philadelphia… sort of. The Brooklyn Nets point forward has yet to suit up for his new club ever since the 76ers traded him away for James Harden. Simmons won’t be playing, but he will be in the arena as he supports his Nets teammate from the bench […]

Real Madrid just knocked Paris Saint-Germain out of the Champions League, and Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid couldn’t be any happier. Embiid, who has been a long-time supporter of the La Liga club, took to Twitter to poke fun at UEFA and show his amazement for the incredible win. The Sixers star mocked the governing […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers acquired James Harden at the trade deadline, they officially started a race against the clock. Bringing in a former MVP put them in the conversation of teams who can win a title this season but have minimal time to prepare for a deep postseason run. While the Sixers have managed to […]

Kyrie Irving dropped 50 points on 19 shots in a massive win for the Brooklyn Nets, as they defeated LaMelo Ball and the  Charlotte Hornets Monday. But now all eyes turn to the next game on the schedule. The Nets head to Philadelphia March 10, to take on a 76ers squad with whom they just […]

Following an impressive win over the Chicago Bulls last Monday, the Philadelphia 76ers have arguably their most anticipated matchup of the season coming up on Thursday. They will be hosting Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets in a nationally televised matchup. This will be the first time the two teams will square off following the […]

Arguably the biggest matchup after the All-Star break has got to be the Philadelphia 76ers hosting the Brooklyn Nets. These two teams finally face off on Thursday as James Harden and the Sixers look to mark a win against his former team. As it turns out, however, Harden isn’t exactly hyped about the upcoming matchup. […]

It’s not inconceivable for James Harden and Joel Embiid to run the table this season and win it all. But if the Philadelphia 76ers are sent home packing without confetti falling down their faces, perhaps they look into retooling further in the offseason. If the rumors are true, there’s already at least one All-Star waiting […]

With the 2021/22 NBA season winding down, the MVP race has essentially come down to Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid and Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic. After an eventful night for the two where the Joker had a triple-double and Embiid went for 43 points and 14 rebounds, the Sixers center had nothing but […]

James Harden is having tons of fun with the Philadelphia 76ers. If you need proof, then look no further than his latest tweet trolling Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey after the Sixers’ win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Harden took to Twitter to poke fun at Embiid and Maxey, who both had incredible performances […]

James Harden and Joel Embiid just became the most deadly duo in the NBA today. The former joined up with Embiid after the Brooklyn Nets traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons. Now, two MVP candidates reside in Philly, making things a lot more scary for the Eastern Conference. It’s about to even […]

James Harden made his much-awaited home debut for the Sixers on Wednesday and as expected, there were fireworks. Harden wowed the adoring home crowd with an eye-popping 26-point performance that absolutely lived up to the expectations. Even Sixers superstar teammate Joel Embiid was impressed by Harden’s first game in Philadelphia. When asked to share his […]

From the moment he arrived from the Brooklyn Nets James Harden has quickly embraced a leadership role with the Philadelphia 76ers. As an All-Star and former MVP, he understands it is on him to help lead the charge alongside Joel Embiid. Even before he made his debut on the court, Harden’s voice was already making […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are on a roll. New acquisition James Harden is playing great, franchise superstar Joel Embiid is making a legitimate MVP case and the Sixers are making their way up the Eastern Conference standings. A championship is more in-sight for Philly than ever before in the Embiid era. It took a while to […]

After squaring off in Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon, the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks were at it again Wednesday night. This second meeting held a little more weight, as it was James Harden’s first outing in front of the Philly faithful.  Things did not look great for the Sixers heading into halftime […]

James Harden had a spectacular home debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, led his new squad to a 123-108 drubbing of the New York Knicks. Harden tallied a near triple-double of 26 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists and was showered with adulation by Sixers fans, who have been longing for a legitimate […]

There was no telling where the Philadelphia 76ers would end up during the start of the season. The drama surrounding Ben Simmons robbed them of their best bet on defense and playmaking. Fortunately, second-year guard Tyrese Maxey stepped up and made sure the backcourt is in good hands. But more importantly, it’s a healthy MVP-level […]

Wednesday night, James Harden made his home debut for the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers defeated the New York Knicks 123-108, with Harden and superstar center Joel Embiid combining for 53 points. After the game, Embiid was asked he and Harden being compared to all-time greats Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. #Sixers Joel Embiid on he […]

Over the years, finding a suitable backup for Joel Embiid has been a top priority for the Philadelphia 76ers. Following failed experiments with Al Horford and Dwight Howard, they finally appeared to have found their answer behind their franchise cornerstone. In a crazy turn of events last offseason, Andre Drummond agreed to a deal with […]

It’s safe to say that the James Harden acquisition is looking like a success for the Philadelphia 76ers early on. He and star teammate Joel Embiid already seem to have phenomenal on-court chemistry, and it’s resulted in huge nights from the duo in their first two games playing together. One NBA analyst has been impressed […]

Coming out of the All-Star break, the Philadelphia 76res are one of the most exciting teams in basketball. After utilizing the week off for extended rest, James Harden has made his long-awaited Sixers debut. Through two games, the addition of the former MVP is already paying huge dividends. Despite the minimal time to prepare, Harden […]

Coming out of the All-Star break, the Philadelphia 76ers have looked like a much different team. Following the mega-deal in the final hours leading up to the trade deadline, James Harden has finally taken the court for his new team. As expected, his presence in the lineup has added an array of new elements to […]

It appears the City of Brotherly Love has found its best tandem since beefsteak and melted cheese. In their second game together, Joel Embiid and James Harden put up another stellar showing for the Philadelphia 76ers, leading the team to a 125-109 thrashing of the New York Knicks on Sunday night. Embiid finished with 37 […]

James Harden has only played two games with the Philadelphia 76ers, but he has already created a massive impact on the team. On Sunday, Harden put up another triple-double with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and a season-high 16 assists. In doing so, Harden became the first player in NBA history to record 25 plus points […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have made mincemeat of their opponents in the James Harden era. They won their first two games and should only get better with every game. The Sixers look like legitimate title contenders with their superstar duo of Harden and Joel Embiid. Embiid was thrilled to play with Harden and has been the […]

Following an impressive win over the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday, the Philadelphia 76ers traveled to New York for a Sunday afternoon matchup against the Knicks. James Harden entering the lineup has brought new life to the Sixers. They were able to carry this momentum to another victory on the road. Thanks to big performances from both […]

The Philadelphia 76ers look like one of the best teams in the league now that James Harden has joined the rotation. However, Joel Embiid remains the go-to guy for this team, as he’s easily one of the best centers in the NBA. He proved that in his last performance against the New York Knicks, where […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have made several big moves to put a championship-caliber team around Joel Embiid. Their most recent acquisition was the biggest splash of all. The Sixers swung a trade for James Harden, who went right to work with Embiid. They posted monster numbers in their first game together, which resulted in a 31-point […]

The Philadelphia 76ers officially turned the page on the new chapter of their franchise following James Harden’s tremendous debut on Friday night. Along with the entire Sixers nation, Joel Embiid was also delighted to see his new teammate come out with such a strong statement on the basketball court in their first game together as […]

After having eight days off for the All-Star break, the Philadelphia 76ers were back in action for the final stretch of the regular season. Their lineup looked much different than we are accustomed to seeing, as James Harden made his long-awaited debut with his new team. The former MVP was acquired in a mega-deal at […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are scary good, and they know it. Sixers’ power duo Joel Embiid and James Harden, the “EmBeard,” if you will, is virtually unstoppable. They proved that in Harden’s Sixers debut Friday night, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-102. After the big road win, the Sixers tweeted pictures of Harden and Embiid getting ready […]

James Harden’s debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night when exactly to plan as the veteran guard shined, putting up a double-double of 27 points, 12 assists, and also grabbing eight rebounds for the Sixers. Following the contest, several of his teammates reacted to the brilliant performance, including Joel Embiid, who made it very […]

So far, so good for James Harden’s stint with the Philadelphia 76ers. He proved that he can fit perfectly next to Joel Embiid, helping lead the Sixers to a 133-102 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Both players shined in their first real game together. Harden’s scoring and playmaking proved to be extremely impactful right away. […]

James Harden had a hell of a debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. The newest Sixers guard piled on 27 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds in a 133-102 rout of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Things looked business as usual for the Beard with step-back threes and an endless parade of free throws on […]

James Harden has said before that he has always wanted to join the Philadelphia 76ers and team up with Joel Embiid. In fact, it was “originally his first choice” before he was sent to the Brooklyn Nets last season. After Harden’s debut on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid couldn’t contain his excitement after finally getting to experience playing alongside James Harden, so much so that it seems he wasn’t able to hold back on taking a subtle shot at former Sixers running mate Ben Simmons. The Sixers absolutely destroyed the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, 133-102. Embiid and […]

After enjoying eight days off for the All-Star break, the Philadelphia 76ers were back in action Friday night. Their final stretch of the regular season began on the road with a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Whether it was the added rest or a new face entering the lineup, the Sixers took advantage of this […]