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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 […]

Patrick Beverley’s trash talk antics is a polarizing topic amongst fans. On one hand, fans feel like the Timberwolves guard can go overboard at times, especially when he talks smack against some stars. However, other fans are endeared to Beverley’s bulldog style of play on and off the court. One thing’s for sure, though: P-Bev […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday night. Sixers fans are anxiously awaiting tip-off, because it will be the first time James Harden takes the game-day court for Philadelphia. Harden and Joel Embiid have publicized their friendship since the point guard came to Philly. Hours before Harden’s debut, Embiid […]

A new era of basketball in the City of Brotherly Love kicks off Friday night, as James Harden is set to make his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers. After using the All-Star break for added time to recover from a hamstring injury, the former MVP will be taking the floor against the Minnesota Timberwolves.  With […]

It was confirmed on Thursday that James Harden is set to make his Sixers debut on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The former league MVP has been working hard to get back to game shape ahead of his highly-anticipated first game for his new team and incidentally, this includes giving teammate Joel Embiid a few […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made a massive trade to acquire James Harden, as Ben Simmons wanted to leave the organization. However, rumors are that Joel Embiid made a push for the front office to make a deal for Bradley Beal. The Sixers made a big improvement to the roster, but is Harden the best fit? According […]

Both Ben Simmons and James Harden are now closing in on their respective debuts for their new teams following the landscape-shifting trade between the Sixers and the Nets. The dust has now settled on that blockbuster deal, but at this point, we still can’t stop talking about Simmons’ unsavory exit from the team that drafted […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are poised to have one of the more dangerous offenses in the NBA after the acquisition of James Harden from the Brooklyn Nets. Harden, one of the best scorers in the league, gives Philly a legitimate MVP-caliber player alongside star center Joel Embiid. One of the bigger questions about the Sixers, besides […]

After enjoying a week off to rest and recuperate, teams around the NBA are gearing up for the final weeks of the regular season. One group the basketball community will be watching intently moving forward is the Philadelphia 76ers. When they take the floor in Minnesota Friday night, their lineup might look much different. The […]

There have been several names being floated all season long to win the coveted Most Valuable Player award in the NBA. At some point, guys like Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Stephen Curry were seen to win the said honor after showcasing stellar individual performances. Although the battle for MVP will end in […]

James Harden is set to make his Philadelphia 76ers debut on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, barring everything feels right with his hamstring. Ahead of the contest, The Beard expressed his excitement about pairing up with Joel Embiid and chasing a title with the Sixers. Via Lauren Rosen of Sixers.com: “I’m turnt, man. I’m excited… […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers take the court in Minnesota this Friday, their lineup will look much different. After using the All-Star break as added time to rest and recover, James Harden is expected to make his debut for his new team.  Along with adding another All-Star into the mix, Harden’s presence will give the Sixers […]

Over the past two years, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has made the leap from All-Star to superstar. Each year, he continues to add to his game and has cemented himself as a top-five player in the league. His meteoric rise has landed Embiid in the MVP discussion for the second straight season. After falling […]

Thanks to his strong play throughout the season, Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid has emerged as the top candidate for this year’s Most Valuable Player title. On Sunday, the Sixers big man came out with a highly-impressive 36-point performance during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game as he further established his claim for the MVP award. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been left a little bit shorthanded in their frontcourt following their blockbuster deal centered around James Harden. As part of the trade, the Sixers sent big man Andre Drummond to the Brooklyn Nets along with Ben Simmons and Seth Curry. The front office has identified their lack of depth in the […]