
The Sixers still want James Harden. Here’s what that move might entail, why it makes sense and how it gets complicated
New York TimesThe calendar hasn’t even hit February and NBA free agency rumors already abound, none more so than a reunion between James Harden and his former general manager, Daryl Morey. Simmons could still be moved, but it would take a star of Harden’s caliber or an offer that blows Philly away to move on from its franchise player. Philly vs. Brooklyn In the year Harden has spent in Brooklyn, the Nets have written their own rendition of Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” Harden and Durant have battled injuries, which cost both players a shot in last season’s MVP race, and the 6-foot-10 forward’s recent MCL sprain could impact his MVP chances again. Brooklyn isn’t done contending, with Durant locked up for five more years, and a trade like this would give the Nets a chance to reacquire assets they lost in the first Harden trade.
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Hollinger: 76ers don’t need James Harden; do the Clippers? + scouting Brandon Miller
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James Harden 'is traded to Clippers'! Sixers 'send disgruntled guard to his preferred destination' after months of public feuding between former MVP and Philly executive Daryl Morey
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James Harden forces an ugly exit, but the Clippers shouldn't care
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Scouts, executives split on James Harden’s impact on Clippers: ‘They are feeling the pressure’
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76ers trade James Harden to Clippers: How the deal positions both teams to succeed
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Clippers finalizing deal to acquire James Harden in trade with 76ers
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NBA probing ‘facts’ around James Harden’s availability after 76ers guard ruled out for season opener
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James Harden a no-show at 76ers practice Wednesday: Sources
New York TimesWith Holiday, Porzingis in Boston and Harden trying to leave 76ers, Celtics the best of the Atlantic
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Clippers, 76ers remain engaged in James Harden trade talks: Sources
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NBA: James Harden hasn’t changed tune about Philadelphia 76ers
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NBA: James Harden Will Play For Philadelphia 76ers Despite Ruptured Daryl Morey Relationship
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Why is James Harden suddenly playing ball with the Sixers?
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James Harden joins 76ers after turbulent offseason, but what comes next?
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Aldridge: 76ers don’t have a ton of options with James Harden; what’s a franchise to do (again)?
New York TimesDisgruntled Harden no-show at 76ers’ media day, training camp status unclear after trade demand
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Joel Embiid’s 76ers — with or without James Harden — still have title hopes and ‘a job to do’
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James Harden not with 76ers for media day as he awaits trade out of Philadelphia
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James Harden-76ers trade saga timeline: Explaining his trade to Clippers, tension with Daryl Morey
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From James Harden to Giannis Antetokounmpo: NBA storylines to watch heading into a new season
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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'
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James Harden tells NBA investigators Daryl Morey said he’d trade guard ‘quickly’ after opt in: Sources
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James Harden: Relationship with 76ers beyond repair
The Hindu
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
Hollinger: James Harden, Damian Lillard could define limits of NBA player empowerment
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'Daryl Morey is a Liar': James Harden Lashes Out at Philadelphia 76ers President
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James Harden: 76ers president Daryl Morey ‘is a liar’
The HinduJames Harden calls 76ers President Daryl Morey a liar and says he won’t play for his team
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James Harden brands 76ers chief Daryl Morey a 'liar' and says he will 'never' be a part of his organization again after team 'ended trade talks' with LA Clippers
Daily Mail
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
Sixers stop James Harden trade talks, but he still doesn’t plan to report to camp: Sources
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It's now or never. The Clippers must trade for James Harden
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Is James Harden staying with the 76ers? Plus, motivating the youth
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Sixers' Joel Embiid hopes that James Harden's 'mindset can be changed'
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NBA: James Harden picks up $35.6 million option with the 76ers: Sources
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Why James Harden’s reunion with Daryl Morey in Philadelphia went south and what’s next in their looming divorce
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76ers’ James Harden hires ex-Adidas executive Troy Payne as first full-time agent since 2017
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