Aldridge: 76ers don’t have a ton of options with James Harden; what’s a franchise to do (again)?
1 year, 2 months ago

Aldridge: 76ers don’t have a ton of options with James Harden; what’s a franchise to do (again)?

New York Times  

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Beard, still, does not abide. “I think I said this earlier this summer, and I think it stays the same — we’ll either move James for a player of a caliber that puts us, helps our championship contention or for draft picks and things like that, that will allow us to, in short order, go get a player like that,” Morey said Monday. “Short of that, it will continue, as long as that takes.” GO DEEPER Jrue Holiday trade tips balance in East with consequences far beyond Boston Morey wouldn’t say for sure whether the team was fining Harden, who was docked $100,000 by the NBA for his public trade demands in August, saying only that Harden would be treated “like any other player” with regard to potential discipline. “He’s really good at basketball.” GO DEEPER The 76ers still have 'a job to do' and title hopes — with or without James Harden And, not that they have a choice, the 76ers hope to lean into their numbers. … I feel like having the core back, Tyrese growing another year, Joel coming off MVP and everybody else playing their roles, I think we’ll be right there with anybody.” On Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park, the Phillies start what they hope is another World Series run in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series.

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James Harden wants Clippers core to stay intact. ‘Things are going well and I’m happy’
11 months, 1 week ago

James Harden wants Clippers core to stay intact. ‘Things are going well and I’m happy’

LA Times  

Clippers star James Harden said he has seen enough in 35 games with the team to want to remain with them long term. Unlike his Clippers co-stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, Harden isn’t currently eligible for an extension, unable to begin negotiating with the team on a new deal until after June’s NBA Finals but said “yes” when asked …

Hollinger: 76ers don’t need James Harden; do the Clippers? + scouting Brandon Miller
1 year, 1 month ago

Hollinger: 76ers don’t need James Harden; do the Clippers? + scouting Brandon Miller

New York Times  

Where do they put the statue of Mike Muscala? Even with near-zero bench production and just a few scraps to show as its return from the Harden trade, Philly has the league’s best record and sports the league’s third-best offense entering Monday. You’ll also note that the Warriors took their time filling this spot; league rules give teams 28 days …

The 76ers’ post-James Harden steps are occasionally wobbly but promising
1 year, 1 month ago

The 76ers’ post-James Harden steps are occasionally wobbly but promising

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — The answer isn’t obvious. Of course, it’s more like, “whatever it wants to be — as long as it keeps Joel Embiid happy.” But that’s always in the sauce here, whether it was Jimmy Butler or Al Horford or Ben Simmons or Harden — or, now, Tyrese Maxey — serving as the loyal second to the now-defending league …

76ers move on after James Harden trade with focused Joel Embiid dominant against Raptors
1 year, 1 month ago

76ers move on after James Harden trade with focused Joel Embiid dominant against Raptors

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — Nick Nurse looked forward and pondered the question for a few seconds. Had Nurse, Philadelphia’s coach for just a few months, ever believed he would get a chance to coach James Harden in a game this season? I think maybe that might have been a discussion between coaches and him, but from our point of view I think …

James Harden fit with Clippers? We asked scouts: ‘I just don’t see how they blend’
1 year, 1 month ago

James Harden fit with Clippers? We asked scouts: ‘I just don’t see how they blend’

New York Times  

Is the fourth time a charm for James Harden? GO DEEPER James Harden trade is all about the next steps for 76ers and Clippers ‘I just don’t see how they blend’ “Honestly, I don’t know if James fits anywhere — like any team,” Scout No. I’ve done that already.” James Harden’s full remarks when saying he is “a system.” pic.twitter.com/C67LT665KH …

James Harden out to prove ‘everything’ after Philly fallout: ‘They didn’t want me’
1 year, 1 month ago

James Harden out to prove ‘everything’ after Philly fallout: ‘They didn’t want me’

LA Times  

Newly acquired Clippers guard James Harden speaks during his introductory news conference on Thursday. Harden wants to show “I’m very elite as an individual and then I can fit in with anybody and make a championship run work,” he said Thursday, in his first comments since being traded. “So I think all of us are on the same page in …

James Harden says he wants to ‘win at the highest level,’ plans to make Clippers debut vs. Knicks
1 year, 1 month ago

James Harden says he wants to ‘win at the highest level,’ plans to make Clippers debut vs. Knicks

New York Times  

PLAYA VISTA, Calif. — James Harden’s last game as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers was a Game 7 loss on the road to the Boston Celtics in the 2023 Eastern Conference semifinals. “I had a really good workout today,” Harden, a 10-time All-Star, said in front of an expanded media space at the Clippers training facility Thursday. Harden is …

Clippers traded for James Harden believing he wants ‘one thing’: a Clippers title
1 year, 1 month ago

Clippers traded for James Harden believing he wants ‘one thing’: a Clippers title

LA Times  

The Clippers’ James Harden arrives to the arena before a game against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. “The intensity of conversations turned up where, OK, it went from, ‘There’s really nothing here’ to, ‘OK, there could be something here,’” said Lawrence Frank, the Clippers’ president of basketball operations. “He’s a 10-time All-Star, he has an elite skill …

Philadelphia 76ers trade disgruntled guard James Harden to LA Clippers: Report
1 year, 1 month ago

Philadelphia 76ers trade disgruntled guard James Harden to LA Clippers: Report

Hindustan Times  

James Harden got his trade to the Clippers. Harden, who told the 76ers the Clippers were his preferred team from the moment he issued his offseason trade demand, now joins a loaded roster intent on making a title push. The 34-year-old Harden vowed he would never play for a franchise run by 76ers team president Daryl Morey and the disgruntled …

Analysis: The James Harden saga in Philly has ended, and it makes sense for everyone
1 year, 1 month ago

Analysis: The James Harden saga in Philly has ended, and it makes sense for everyone

Associated Press  

The Philadelphia 76ers are perhaps an uncalled travel away from being 3-0. Harden insisted that he wouldn’t play again for Philadelphia while Morey was in charge, and having Harden back in practice on Tuesday would have meant that the 76ers were about to see if the 10-time All-Star guard was bluffing. It’s not like Harden had no value; he averaged …

76ers trade disgruntled guard James Harden to Clippers, AP source says
1 year, 1 month ago

76ers trade disgruntled guard James Harden to Clippers, AP source says

Associated Press  

CAMDEN, N.J. — James Harden publicly called his boss a liar and swore he would never again play for the Philadelphia 76ers. Harden joins Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook to shape a core group of veterans trying to win the Los Angeles Clippers their first NBA title. “Everything’s been great.” Still, the longer the Harden melodrama lingered in …

James Harden forces an ugly exit, but the Clippers shouldn't care
1 year, 1 month ago

James Harden forces an ugly exit, but the Clippers shouldn't care

LA Times  

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden controls the ball during Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals in May. The nearly finalized trade that will bring Harden to the Clippers from the Philadelphia 76ers for four role players and draft picks may offend sensibilities but should also engender applause. In this last-Crypto season for owner Steve Ballmer, Harden could be …

Scouts, executives split on James Harden’s impact on Clippers: ‘They are feeling the pressure’
1 year, 1 month ago

Scouts, executives split on James Harden’s impact on Clippers: ‘They are feeling the pressure’

LA Times  

Rival scouts and executives have mixed reviews for the Clippers after they agreed to terms to acquire James Harden in a blockbuster trade with the 76ers. “But I think they are feeling the pressure.” “This is something that can go two, three different ways, but a motivated Harden is a good Harden,” said one scout, referencing Harden’s acrimonious trade requests …

Clippers finalizing deal to acquire James Harden in trade with 76ers
1 year, 1 month ago

Clippers finalizing deal to acquire James Harden in trade with 76ers

LA Times  

As teams with NBA title ambitions in Milwaukee and Boston fortified their rosters in recent weeks and days, the Clippers arrived at training camp with a roster virtually unchanged from the end of last season. The move was made with obvious championship intentions — the hope of team owner Steve Ballmer and team president Lawrence Frank that Harden’s future Hall …

76ers star James Harden 'is denied entry on to team plane by security and told he isn't traveling to season opener' forcing NBA to open investigation into possible player participation violation
1 year, 1 month ago

76ers star James Harden 'is denied entry on to team plane by security and told he isn't traveling to season opener' forcing NBA to open investigation into possible player participation violation

Daily Mail  

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden was reportedly barred from traveling to the team's season opener at the Milwaukee Bucks by his own franchise. Harden arrived late to Philadelphia's training camp and only played in one preseason game Harden was reportedly taking care of matters in Houston when he left training camp last week. ESPN reported on Thursday that the NBA …

NBA probing ‘facts’ around James Harden’s availability after 76ers guard ruled out for season opener
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA probing ‘facts’ around James Harden’s availability after 76ers guard ruled out for season opener

New York Times  

The NBA is “looking into the facts” around James Harden’s availability against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday after the Philadelphia 76ers guard was ruled out for his team’s season opener. Here’s what you need to know: Harden’s absence raises questions regarding the implementation of the NBA’s new star rest policy, which states that teams must make star players available for …

James Harden skips 76ers practice for second day over dispute with the franchise, Coach Nurse says unlikely to play finale
1 year, 2 months ago

James Harden skips 76ers practice for second day over dispute with the franchise, Coach Nurse says unlikely to play finale

The Hindu  

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden skipped practice Thursday for the second straight day, with the team officially saying the disgruntled player is away because of a personal matter. “I think the organization has made it clear what’s going on,” coach Nick Nurse said at the 76ers’ New Jersey complex. Harden, who was evasive last week about the status of his …

James Harden a no-show at 76ers practice Wednesday: Sources
1 year, 2 months ago

James Harden a no-show at 76ers practice Wednesday: Sources

New York Times  

James Harden was a no-show at Philadelphia 76ers practice Wednesday, league sources said. GO DEEPER James Harden-76ers trade saga timeline Backstory League sources told The Athletic on Tuesday that Harden, 34, has not attended any of Philadelphia’s three preseason games and has only participated in one five-on-five live competition in the two weeks since training camp began. Tensions escalated that …

NBA: James Harden hasn’t changed tune about Philadelphia 76ers
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA: James Harden hasn’t changed tune about Philadelphia 76ers

The Hindu  

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden remained steadfast that his fractured relationship with the front office can’t be repaired. It’s pretty simple.” Harden has been one of the league’s top players for the past decade, having won three scoring titles and the 2018 league MVP award. It’s all I can control.” Part of Harden’s complaint stems from his belief he should …

NBA: James Harden Will Play For Philadelphia 76ers Despite Ruptured Daryl Morey Relationship
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA: James Harden Will Play For Philadelphia 76ers Despite Ruptured Daryl Morey Relationship

News 18  

Philadelphia 76ers star guard James Harden said Friday his relationship with Sixers executive Daryl Morey cannot be repaired but he plans to play for the NBA club this coming season. And the front office didn’t have that in their future plans.” pic.twitter.com/YC7NPyoLvK— Kyle Neubeck October 13, 2023 Harden, the 2018 NBA Most Valuable Player and a 2012 Olympic gold medalist, …

Why is James Harden suddenly playing ball with the Sixers?
1 year, 2 months ago

Why is James Harden suddenly playing ball with the Sixers?

New York Times  

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — When James Harden left the Moby Arena practice floor after his second day of training camp practice on Thursday, it was only fitting that the man who has drawn so much ire from the Philadelphia 76ers star for all these months, president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, was on his way in. GO DEEPER The 76ers …

James Harden returns to Philadelphia 76ers’ training camp despite his trade request
1 year, 2 months ago

James Harden returns to Philadelphia 76ers’ training camp despite his trade request

Associated Press  

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — James Harden made his return to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday for training camp. His new coach said he “looked good.” That’s about as much clarity as there is at the moment for the disgruntled guard who had been seeking a trade. “We’re going to get used to it because you’ll see us here in June.” …

Amick: Nick Nurse’s 76ers open camp a mile high, with a Harden-sized cloud closer than ever
1 year, 2 months ago

Amick: Nick Nurse’s 76ers open camp a mile high, with a Harden-sized cloud closer than ever

New York Times  

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Why are you all here? As first-year Sixers coach Nick Nurse walked across the hardwood at Colorado State’s Moby Arena early Tuesday afternoon, not long after the news broke that James Harden’s basketball boycott was expected to end soon, this had suddenly become the most interesting question surrounding Day 1 of Philadelphia’s training camp. “Taking the …

James Harden joins 76ers after turbulent offseason, but what comes next?
1 year, 2 months ago

James Harden joins 76ers after turbulent offseason, but what comes next?

New York Times  

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — James Harden is back with the Philadelphia 76ers — for now. After calling Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey a “liar” and vowing to “never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of” in mid-August, the 34-year-old former MVP, who wants to be traded to the Clippers, returned to the floor with …

Disgruntled Harden no-show at 76ers’ media day, training camp status unclear after trade demand
1 year, 2 months ago

Disgruntled Harden no-show at 76ers’ media day, training camp status unclear after trade demand

Associated Press  

CAMDEN, N.J. — James Harden skipped the Philadelphia 76ers’ media day and his status for training camp this week in Colorado is unclear because the franchise has yet to meet the disgruntled guard’s demand for a trade. “He continues to seek a trade and we’re working with his representation to resolve that in the best way for the 76ers and …

Joel Embiid’s 76ers — with or without James Harden — still have title hopes and ‘a job to do’
1 year, 2 months ago

Joel Embiid’s 76ers — with or without James Harden — still have title hopes and ‘a job to do’

New York Times  

CAMDEN, N.J. — There were two mysteries to attend to as the Philadelphia 76ers paraded in front of assembled media at their training facility Monday. If Harden had stayed put all summer, then it seemed unlikely Morey, the Sixers’ president of basketball operations, would surprise everyone with a trade announcement right before he took to the microphone Monday. Experience is …

James Harden not with 76ers for media day as he awaits trade out of Philadelphia
1 year, 2 months ago

James Harden not with 76ers for media day as he awaits trade out of Philadelphia

New York Times  

By Shams Charania, David Aldridge and Mike Vorkunov James Harden is not at the Philadelphia 76ers’ training facility in Camden, N.J., for the team’s media day Monday as the 10-time NBA All-Star awaits a trade from the team, president of basketball operations Daryl Morey said. Morey said Harden continues to seek a trade and the Sixers are “working with his …

James Harden is welcomed to return to Sixers by teammate Tyrese Maxey in spite of his recent trade demand and criticism of exec Daryl Morey: 'If he comes back, nobody would be upset'
1 year, 3 months ago

James Harden is welcomed to return to Sixers by teammate Tyrese Maxey in spite of his recent trade demand and criticism of exec Daryl Morey: 'If he comes back, nobody would be upset'

Daily Mail  

James Harden is welcome to return to the Philadelphia 76ers this season in spite of his deteriorating relationship with the front office, according to backcourt mate Tyrese Maxey. Harden has been at odds with the 76ers front office and Daryl Morey, the team's president of basketball operations who acquired the former MVP in a trade with Brooklyn in 2022. 'Daryl …

James Harden: Relationship with 76ers beyond repair
1 year, 4 months ago

James Harden: Relationship with 76ers beyond repair

The Hindu  

After calling Philadelhpia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey a “liar”, All-Star guard James Harden made it clear that he doesn’t intend to play in Philadelphia again. “I think so.” Harden has asked to be traded, but the 76ers ended trade talks involving Harden over the weekend after conversations with the Los Angeles Clippers were not fruitful, ESPN reported. …

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star James Harden is blamed by his former Rockets coach Kevin McHale for losing his job: 'He was fat... and I got fired'
1 year, 4 months ago

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star James Harden is blamed by his former Rockets coach Kevin McHale for losing his job: 'He was fat... and I got fired'

Daily Mail  

Philadelphia 76ers 10-time All-Star James Harden's name has landed in the headlines once again after he was ripped by his former Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale. The last chapter in this season's book of Harden trade drama saw him label 76ers president and general manager Daryl Morey a 'liar' and saying that he would 'never be part of an …

'Daryl Morey is a Liar': James Harden Lashes Out at Philadelphia 76ers President
1 year, 4 months ago

'Daryl Morey is a Liar': James Harden Lashes Out at Philadelphia 76ers President

News 18  

James Harden appears determined to sever ties with the Philadelphia 76ers after the star guard called team president Daryl Morey a liar at a promotional event in China. “Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of,” Harden said at the event. “Let me say that again: Daryl Morey …

James Harden: 76ers president Daryl Morey ‘is a liar’
1 year, 4 months ago

James Harden: 76ers president Daryl Morey ‘is a liar’

The Hindu  

James Harden made his position on Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey abundantly clear at an event in China with Adidas. “Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of,” Harden said. “Let me say that again: Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of …

James Harden calls 76ers President Daryl Morey a liar and says he won’t play for his team
1 year, 4 months ago

James Harden calls 76ers President Daryl Morey a liar and says he won’t play for his team

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — James Harden appears determined to sever ties with the Philadelphia 76ers after the star guard called team president Daryl Morey a liar at a promotional event in China. “Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of,” Harden said at the event. “Let me say that again: …

James Harden: ‘Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization he’s a part of’
1 year, 4 months ago

James Harden: ‘Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization he’s a part of’

New York Times  

Speaking at an event in China as part of a marketing tour for Adidas, 76ers star James Harden reiterated his desire is to not play for Philadelphia, at least as long as general manager Daryl Morey is there. “Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of,” Harden told …

James Harden 'now set to STAY in Philadelphia' as 76ers 'end trade talks' and prepare for him to be in camp for new season
1 year, 4 months ago

James Harden 'now set to STAY in Philadelphia' as 76ers 'end trade talks' and prepare for him to be in camp for new season

Daily Mail  

Harden requested a trade from Philly upon opting into the last year of his deal The Philadelphia 76ers have ended trade talks in regard to seven-time All-NBA guard James Harden according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Things may not go as the 76ers hierarchy are hoping however as Harden currently has no plans to attend training camp following the full stoppage …

Is James Harden staying with the 76ers? Plus, motivating the youth
1 year, 5 months ago

Is James Harden staying with the 76ers? Plus, motivating the youth

New York Times  

This is the digital version of The Bounce newsletter. There has been so much focus on Damian Lillard and where he might go and what his new single released late last night might say that it seems like we’ve kind of collectively forgotten about James Harden and his trade status. Sam Amick’s latest from Las Vegas provided an update on …

Sixers' Joel Embiid hopes that James Harden's 'mindset can be changed'
1 year, 5 months ago

Sixers' Joel Embiid hopes that James Harden's 'mindset can be changed'

Daily Mail  

Joel Embiid said he was 'disappointed' when he learned that his Philadelphia 76ers teammate James Harden wanted to leave the team. Embiid told Showtime's Rachel Nichols at the NBA Summer League Party in Las Vegas on Saturday that he would remain friends with Harden, as he understood that the move was a business decision. 'People make decisions and I'm more …

NBA: James Harden picks up $35.6 million option with the 76ers: Sources
1 year, 5 months ago

NBA: James Harden picks up $35.6 million option with the 76ers: Sources

The Hindu  

James Harden picked up his $35.6 million contract option for next season with the Philadelphia 76ers, with the franchise exploring trades to move the veteran scorer, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. But the person who talked to the AP on anonymity Thursday said it while it wasn’t definite Harden would be traded, the player nicknamed …

Why James Harden’s reunion with Daryl Morey in Philadelphia went south and what’s next in their looming divorce
1 year, 5 months ago

Why James Harden’s reunion with Daryl Morey in Philadelphia went south and what’s next in their looming divorce

New York Times  

James Harden’s days in Philadelphia are unofficially over, with the Sixers star deciding on Thursday to opt into the $35.6 million option on his contract for next season en route to asking for a trade, as The Athletic’s Shams Charania first reported. Harden is, according to sources close to him, extremely upset at the way in which the Sixers handled …

76ers’ James Harden hires ex-Adidas executive Troy Payne as first full-time agent since 2017
1 year, 10 months ago

76ers’ James Harden hires ex-Adidas executive Troy Payne as first full-time agent since 2017

New York Times  

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden will be represented by Troy Payne, a former Adidas executive who is partnering with agents Mike Silverman and Brandon Grier to lead Equity Basketball. For Harden, the new representation marks his first full-time agency partnership since 2017, when his then-agent Rob Pelinka left the space to become the general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers. …

James Harden might seek free-agency return to Rockets: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

James Harden might seek free-agency return to Rockets: Report

The Hindu  

Former NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden forced his way out of Houston in a trade nearly two years ago but now is weighing a return to the Rockets in free agency if he chooses against staying with the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN reported Sunday. The 76ers have won seven straight entering Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks, and Harden …

NBA: James Harden agrees to two-year, $68.6 million deal to stay with Sixers
2 years, 5 months ago

NBA: James Harden agrees to two-year, $68.6 million deal to stay with Sixers

Firstpost  

Harden will reportedly make $33 million in the 2022-23 season in the deal that also includes a $35.6 million player option for 2023-24. Washington: NBA star James Harden has agreed to a two-year, $68.6 million deal to remain with the Philadelphia 76ers, league sources told the Philadelphia Inquirer on Wednesday. The newspaper was just one of the US media outlets …

James Harden and Philadelphia 76ers Agree on Two Year, $68 Million Deal
2 years, 5 months ago

James Harden and Philadelphia 76ers Agree on Two Year, $68 Million Deal

News 18  

James Harden has agreed to terms on a two-year contract to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers and will make about $14.5 million less this coming season than he could have earned under his previous deal, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Wednesday. Harden had a $47.4 million option for this coming season that he declined last month, saying …

What would James Harden’s new 2-year contract mean for him and Sixers?
2 years, 5 months ago

What would James Harden’s new 2-year contract mean for him and Sixers?

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — The sequencing of the Sixers offseason has been a bit unorthodox due to some salary-cap gymnastics, but over a week into NBA free agency, the most important move is coming closer into focus. But according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Harden, 32, plans to sign a contract in the neighborhood of $32 million per season for the …

James Harden will take $15 million pay cut next season, return to 76ers on new 2-year deal: Sources
2 years, 5 months ago

James Harden will take $15 million pay cut next season, return to 76ers on new 2-year deal: Sources

New York Times  

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden will take a $15 million pay cut next season and sign with the team on a new two-year deal, sources tell The Athletic. Across the 76ers and Harden’s camp, there’s been tremendous belief around the seven-time All-NBA star having a complete and healthy offseason this summer ahead of the 2022-23 season. 76ers assistant Sam Cassell …

NBA: Brooklyn Nets trade James Harden to Philadelphia 76ers in deal for Ben Simmons, others
2 years, 10 months ago

NBA: Brooklyn Nets trade James Harden to Philadelphia 76ers in deal for Ben Simmons, others

Firstpost  

The blockbuster deal was the major move that teams and fans had awaited before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. Three-time NBA scoring champion James Harden was traded by the Brooklyn Nets to the Philadelphia 76ers in a deal for Australian Ben Simmons and other players, the Nets said Thursday. “I’m excited for our team, looking forward to finishing the season out …

All-Star Swap: 76ers send Simmons to Brooklyn for Harden
2 years, 10 months ago

All-Star Swap: 76ers send Simmons to Brooklyn for Harden

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Ben Simmons got his wish, a trade out of Philadelphia. The Sixers sent Simmons, the disgruntled one-time franchise cornerstone, who demanded a trade last summer, guard Seth Curry and center Andre Drummond to the Nets in a deal for the bushy-bearded Harden. The move came just five days after coach Steve Nash said the Nets wouldn’t trade Harden …

James Harden clarifies contract situation after Nets’ season-opening loss to the Bucks
3 years, 2 months ago

James Harden clarifies contract situation after Nets’ season-opening loss to the Bucks

New York Times  

MILWAUKEE — Minutes after losing 127-104 in the season opener to the Bucks, James Harden wanted to make something clear: He isn’t going anywhere. After failing to reach a contract extension with the Nets by Tuesday’s midnight deadline, Harden killed any chance of another storyline hanging over Brooklyn’s season when he clarified his reasoning for waiting until next summer. “Honestly, …

NBA: Ben Simmons drama drags on despite wantaway Sixers star returning to Philadelphia
3 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Ben Simmons drama drags on despite wantaway Sixers star returning to Philadelphia

Firstpost  

This much is known: Ben Simmons is back in Philadelphia. Even coach Doc Rivers — publicly, at least — says he’s unsure of the status of the trade demand, the latest wrinkle in the on-again-off-again relationship between Simmons and the Sixers. A rescinded request seems improbable, though Rivers said Simmons “was great, he was good” when the two met on …

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