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 appreciative of the way he's handled the whole situation,' Embiid said. Joel Embiid hopes to convince his teammate James Harden to stay in Philadelphia Harden opted into his deal for next season, but still wishes to be traded to a different team The 29-year-old Embiid is coming off a league MVP season where he led the NBA in scoring Spoke to Joel Embiid about James Harden¿s trade request - Embiid said he¿s hopeful Harden¿s ¿mindset can be changed.¿ The two were partying with @MichaelRubin last night at the @Fanatics/@TheNBPA Summer League blowout.

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Injured Joel Embiid, Paul George watch from the 76ers’ bench once again
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Injured Joel Embiid, Paul George watch from the 76ers’ bench once again

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — James Harden was about booed out of the arena each time he touched the ball, a sound of contempt not heard in Philly since — well, since Ben Simmons was razzed with much the same vocal voraciousness two nights earlier. The 76ers turned back the clock — “way back,” the public address announcer noted — wearing uniforms Sunday …

NBA: 76ers center Joel Embiid sidelined due to swelling in his left knee and will miss two games
1 month ago

NBA: 76ers center Joel Embiid sidelined due to swelling in his left knee and will miss two games

The Hindu  

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee and will miss a second consecutive game on Sunday, the team said. Embiid was ruled out prior to Friday’s game against the Nets due to what the team described as left knee injury maintenance. “Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee,” the team’s statement said. “We …

76ers center Joel Embiid sidelined due to swelling in his left knee and will miss two games
1 month ago

76ers center Joel Embiid sidelined due to swelling in his left knee and will miss two games

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee and will miss a second consecutive game Sunday, the team said. Embiid was ruled out prior to Friday’s game against the Nets due to what the team described as left knee injury maintenance. “Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee,” the team’s statement said. …

NBA investigating Joel Embiid’s absence from 76ers: Sources
2 months ago

NBA investigating Joel Embiid’s absence from 76ers: Sources

New York Times  

The NBA formally launched an investigation into Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid’s absence from the team’s season-opening loss to Milwaukee, multiple league sources said Thursday. Embiid not only was out of uniform for the Sixers’ 124-109 loss to the Bucks on Wednesday, but also has been ruled out for the team’s next two games even though he is neither injured, …

Sixers lose season opener without their MVP: ‘Us winning cannot solely be on Joel Embiid’
2 months ago

Sixers lose season opener without their MVP: ‘Us winning cannot solely be on Joel Embiid’

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers opened their season at home without Joel Embiid and Paul George in uniform, a disappointing start to a season full of promise. “The plan is why he’s not playing,” Sixers coach Nick Nurse said. They aren’t publicly explaining how it works, what determines his readiness and why he hasn’t crossed the threshold to play more than …

Embiid, Maxey and George: Sixers Ready for Championship Chase in 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Embiid, Maxey and George: Sixers Ready for Championship Chase in 2024

Associated Press  

The 76ers are set to have a strong season with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George. Embiid will be looking to stay healthy for an entire playoff run after missing significant time due to injuries last season. Maxey will be looking to take a leap forward after struggling with his scoring last season. George will provide much-needed leadership and …

76ers’ Joel Embiid prioritizing health for playoffs: ‘There’s no All-Star. There’s no All-NBA’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

76ers’ Joel Embiid prioritizing health for playoffs: ‘There’s no All-Star. There’s no All-NBA’

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — Last spring after the Philadelphia 76ers were tossed out of the playoffs early again, Joel Embiid texted Daryl Morey. “This year is all about there’s no agenda, there’s no All-Star, there’s no All-NBA,” Embiid said. But Embiid missed two months as a result of the meniscus tear, played just 39 games last season and didn’t make an All-NBA …

76ers star Joel Embiid honors his late brother at a Philly block party
2 months, 3 weeks ago

76ers star Joel Embiid honors his late brother at a Philly block party

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid could go back to school and write a pretty heady report on how he spent his summer vacation. The seven-time All-Star hosted the “In Memory of Arthur” block party to honor the life of his late brother in a Friday night event for Philadelphia Youth Basketball. “It’s still tough, thinking about the whole thing,” Embiid said …

Embiid to be a career 76er after signing $193m extension
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Embiid to be a career 76er after signing $193m extension

China Daily  

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid attempts a dunk during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns, on Feb 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. AP Already an NBA MVP and an Olympic gold medalist, All-Star center Joel Embiid now has until the end of the decade to try to win his first NBA championship with the Philadelphia 76ers. Embiid, a seven-time NBA All-Star, …

Embiid to be a career 76er after signing $193m extension
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Embiid to be a career 76er after signing $193m extension

China Daily  

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid attempts a dunk during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns, on Feb 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. AP Already an NBA MVP and an Olympic gold medalist, All-Star center Joel Embiid now has until the end of the decade to try to win his first NBA championship with the Philadelphia 76ers. Embiid, a seven-time NBA All-Star, …

76ers make a splash with $400 million in contracts for Paul George and Tyrese Maxey
5 months, 3 weeks ago

76ers make a splash with $400 million in contracts for Paul George and Tyrese Maxey

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Paul George ditched LA and decided to help form a new Big Three in Philly with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. The 76ers were a bottom feeder when Embiid was hurt last season — and he’s often injured — so rolling the dice on a player widely considered the best available on the free-agent market was a chance …

76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid says he has Bell’s palsy
7 months, 4 weeks ago

76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid says he has Bell’s palsy

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a form of facial paralysis he says has affected him since before the play-in tournament. Embiid wore sunglasses to the podium after he scored 50 points in the Sixers’ Game 3 win over the New York Knicks and said he’s dealt with various symptoms such as …

Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks 125-114 to cut deficit to 2-1
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks 125-114 to cut deficit to 2-1

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid is suffering from Bell’s palsy and played Game 3 with a bulky knee brace to sturdy the 7-footer after dealing with injuries all season. Embiid pushed aside the pain — mental and physical — and embraced the pressure after he vowed the 76ers were “going to win this series” against the New York Knicks. “We can …

76ers’ Joel Embiid returns for 2nd half after appearing to reinjure knee in Game 1 vs Knicks
8 months ago

76ers’ Joel Embiid returns for 2nd half after appearing to reinjure knee in Game 1 vs Knicks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — When the Philadelphia 76ers arrived in the locker room at halftime after a miserable second quarter, there was good news waiting. Shortly after appearing to reinjure his surgically repaired left knee after a powerful dunk, Embiid took the court with his teammates for the second half of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs Saturday night. “Hats …

NBA: Sixers Beat Heat to Book Playoff Date With Knicks, Bulls Rout Hawks
8 months ago

NBA: Sixers Beat Heat to Book Playoff Date With Knicks, Bulls Rout Hawks

News 18  

The Philadelphia 76ers, fueled by 23 points from NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid, rallied to beat the Miami Heat 105-104 on Wednesday and book a first-round playoff clash with the New York Knicks. Batum made six of the 76ers’ 12 three-pointers, and 76ers coach Nick Nurse credited his long-range shooting with helping Philadelphia break through against the Miami zone …

Joel Embiid scores 23 points, has the big assist as 76ers beat Heat in play-in to earn No. 7 seed
8 months ago

Joel Embiid scores 23 points, has the big assist as 76ers beat Heat in play-in to earn No. 7 seed

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers needed all the improbable tricks they could summon to even have a chance at winning their first play-in game in team history. Embiid had 23 points, 15 rebounds and one huge assist to Kelly Oubre Jr. on a go-ahead three-point play that led the 76ers to a 105-104 win over the Miami Heat in the Eastern …

Philadelphia 76ers set to start another playoff run with an ailing Joel Embiid
8 months, 1 week ago

Philadelphia 76ers set to start another playoff run with an ailing Joel Embiid

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — It’s April and the postseason looms for the 76ers, which really only means one thing in Philadelphia: Joel Embiid is dealing with some kind of affliction. He tweaked his surgically repaired left knee last week, and while coach Nick Nurse expected his big man to go Wednesday night in the play-in game against Miami, there’s never a guarantee …

NBA MVP Joel Embiid admits to ‘being depressed’ following latest time off from 76ers with injuries
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA MVP Joel Embiid admits to ‘being depressed’ following latest time off from 76ers with injuries

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid spent two full seasons and chunks of so many others recovering, rehabbing, even resting — thanks, load management — during his NBA career that the Philadelphia 76ers star should by now almost be used to sitting on the sidelines. The reigning NBA MVP, Embiid was cleared to return ahead of the game and played for the …

Tobias Harris breaks out of slump with 31 points, 12 rebounds, leads 76ers past Hornets 121-114
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Tobias Harris breaks out of slump with 31 points, 12 rebounds, leads 76ers past Hornets 121-114

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid might still be the 76ers’ MVP this season for his role as team counselor. “Joel has a very intelligent basketball mind in how he sees the game and what he sees,” said Harris, who had 31 points and 12 rebounds to lead Philadelphia to a 121-114 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. “ just …

Joel Embiid wants to play again this season, for the Philadelphia 76ers and US Olympic team
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Joel Embiid wants to play again this season, for the Philadelphia 76ers and US Olympic team

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid wants to play again this season — for the Philadelphia 76ers, yes, even as they fade without the injured All-Star in the playoff hunt but also this summer for the U.S. Olympic team. “That’s the plan,” to return, Embiid told reporters Thursday at the team’s New Jersey complex. “Obviously, everything has to go right as far …

NBA MVP and 76ers center Joel Embiid had knee surgery. His injury could affect the US Olympic team
10 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA MVP and 76ers center Joel Embiid had knee surgery. His injury could affect the US Olympic team

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid’s timeline to return to the Philadelphia 76ers is still unclear following knee surgery. U.S. coach Steve Kerr texted this week with Embiid, mostly to wish the NBA MVP well in his recovery from Tuesday’s procedure to address an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee. “He’s an amazing player and we’re really excited to …

76ers center Joel Embiid has no timetable to return following knee surgery
10 months, 2 weeks ago

76ers center Joel Embiid has no timetable to return following knee surgery

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid is out at least four weeks — presumably much, much longer — following surgery Tuesday to address an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee. The 76ers did not release any kind of timetable Tuesday on Embiid’s return, saying only that the two-time NBA scoring champion — and still this season’s leader at 35.3 …

Joel Embiid is expected to miss time following knee surgery. Can the 76ers stay afloat?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Joel Embiid is expected to miss time following knee surgery. Can the 76ers stay afloat?

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — There is but one guarantee in Philadelphia sports: that the 76ers must slog through stretches of games — if not months, or even seasons — without Joel Embiid. “We’ve got to try to pick off a win anywhere we can against whoever we can,” coach Nick Nurse said Monday. “It’s that time of the year where things start …

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid set for procedure to fix lateral meniscus in left knee
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid set for procedure to fix lateral meniscus in left knee

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid can forget about winning a second NBA MVP award. The 76ers can only hope Embiid can make some sort of recovery and return this season from the procedure he’s set to undergo this week to correct an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee. Winner of two straight NBA scoring titles, Embiid hurt his …

Jokic, Nuggets fend off gritty 76ers 111-105 as Embiid sits out for 4th consecutive time in Denver
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jokic, Nuggets fend off gritty 76ers 111-105 as Embiid sits out for 4th consecutive time in Denver

Associated Press  

DENVER — This matinee was no marquee, not with one of its co-stars missing again. The Denver Nuggets fended off the gritty, short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 111-105 on Saturday behind 26 points and 16 rebounds from Nikole Jokic, who was again denied his rematch with fellow MVP contender Joel Embiid. Embiid is averaging 36 points and 11.4 rebounds, and Malone said …

Joel Embiid sits out vs. Nuggets, putting player participation, MVP race and awards criteria back in spotlight
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Joel Embiid sits out vs. Nuggets, putting player participation, MVP race and awards criteria back in spotlight

New York Times  

At least Deion Sanders still got the chance to go to bed on time. When the news came down that the Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid was going to miss yet another showdown with the Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokić on Saturday afternoon, with left knee soreness forcing Embiid out mere minutes before tip-off, it extended his streak of games missed in …

Joel Embiid misses 4th consecutive game in Denver as 76ers make him a late scratch with sore knee
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Joel Embiid misses 4th consecutive game in Denver as 76ers make him a late scratch with sore knee

Associated Press  

DENVER — Philadelphia star Joel Embiid missed the 76ers’ game at Denver for a fourth consecutive season Saturday after the team’s medical staff determined he shouldn’t play. With Embiid in the Sixers’ locker room, the Ball Arena crowd broke out into chants of “Where’s Embiid?” as the Nuggets opened their game against the short-handed Sixers with a 13-4 run. Embiid …

Embiid elevates Sixers as Rockets crash again
11 months, 1 week ago

Embiid elevates Sixers as Rockets crash again

China Daily  

Joel Embiid missed three games with a swollen left knee, then came back as strong as ever on Monday. Embiid, who has missed 10 games this season, returned to produce his 17th straight game with at least 30 points and his 16th in a row with double-digit rebounds. "I was just trying to get back into it slowly and let …

NBA: Joel Embiid Scores 41 on Return for Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics Roll On
11 months, 1 week ago

NBA: Joel Embiid Scores 41 on Return for Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics Roll On

News 18  

Joel Embiid scored 41 points in a dazzling return from injury on Monday as the Philadelphia 76ers romped past the Houston Rockets 124-115. Embiid received scoring support in Monday’s rout from Tyrese Maxey with 27 points while Patrick Beverley added 11 from the bench and Tobias Harris 10. “Obviously as a team we didn’t play well, but Draymond competed and …

Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid is unstoppable this season. Plus, three trade candidates & passing to Victor Wembanyama
11 months, 1 week ago

Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid is unstoppable this season. Plus, three trade candidates & passing to Victor Wembanyama

New York Times  

This is the digital version of The Bounce. No Case of the Mondays Yesterday made for a fun NBA showcase The NBA has been the best sports league, by far, at celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with its game. The Latest From Shams Wemby joins skills competition Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama plans to participate in the skills challenge …

76ers’ Embiid won’t force himself to play to meet MVP requirement. If he misses out, ‘so be it’
11 months, 1 week ago

76ers’ Embiid won’t force himself to play to meet MVP requirement. If he misses out, ‘so be it’

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Ime Udoka in his one year as a 76ers assistant got close enough to Joel Embiid to earn an invitation to the MVP’s wedding to Anne de Paula last July. Udoka also saw up close in that one year that Embiid — already an All-Star and one of the best big men in the game — wasn’t reaching …

Joel Embiid scores 41 points in return from knee injury. He leads 76ers past Rockets 124-115
11 months, 1 week ago

Joel Embiid scores 41 points in return from knee injury. He leads 76ers past Rockets 124-115

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid returned from his latest injury to score 41 points and grab 10 rebounds and lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 124-115 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday. The Sixers are 3-7 this season without Embiid, the reigning NBA MVP and the two-time defending league scoring champion — who entered Monday’s matinee leading the NBA in …

76ers again hold out reigning MVP Joel Embiid against Hawks with knee injury
11 months, 1 week ago

76ers again hold out reigning MVP Joel Embiid against Hawks with knee injury

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Philadelphia center Joel Embiid, the reigning NBA MVP, missed the 76ers’ game at the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night with swelling in his left knee. Embiid was held out four straight games with a right ankle injury before returning to play two games, including a 128-92 loss to the New York Knicks on Friday night in which he …

NBA: Joel Embiid To Sit Out 76ers-Heat Christmas Game Due To Ankle Issue
11 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA: Joel Embiid To Sit Out 76ers-Heat Christmas Game Due To Ankle Issue

News 18  

Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid will not play in Philadelphia’s Christmas night game against the Miami Heat, with the 76ers ruling him out because of a sprained right ankle. It’ll be the fourth game Embiid has missed this season for the 76ers, who are third in the Eastern Conference and fourth overall in the NBA, entering Monday with a 20-8 …

Reigning NBA MVP Embiid to miss 76ers vs Heat match
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Reigning NBA MVP Embiid to miss 76ers vs Heat match

The Hindu  

Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid will not play in Philadelphia’s Christmas night game against the Miami Heat, with the 76ers ruling him out because of a sprained right ankle. It’ll be the fourth game Embiid has missed this season for the 76ers, who are third in the Eastern Conference and fourth overall in the NBA, entering Monday with a 20-8 …

NBA roundup: Joel Embiid nets 51 as 76ers beats Wolves
1 year ago

NBA roundup: Joel Embiid nets 51 as 76ers beats Wolves

The Hindu  

Joel Embiid had 51 points and 12 rebounds to lift the host Philadelphia 76ers over the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-113 on Wednesday. Clippers 120, Mavericks 111 Kawhi Leonard recorded 30 points and 10 rebounds and Los Angeles stretched its winning streak to nine games by defeating host Dallas. Pacers 144, Hornets 113 Buddy Hield scored 19 of his 25 points in …

NBA 2023-24: Joel Embiid’s triple-double fuels Philadelphia 76ers to blowout over Los Angeles Lakers
1 year ago

NBA 2023-24: Joel Embiid’s triple-double fuels Philadelphia 76ers to blowout over Los Angeles Lakers

The Hindu  

Joel Embiid recorded the sixth triple-double of his NBA career with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to help the Philadelphia 76ers to a 138-94 win against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points and shot 5-for-12 from 3-point distance, helping the 76ers shoot 22-for-46 as a team, one make short of the …

Lakers left contemplating ‘a lot’ of changes after historic blowout loss to 76ers
1 year ago

Lakers left contemplating ‘a lot’ of changes after historic blowout loss to 76ers

New York Times  

Tyrese Maxey rejected a Joel Embiid screen on the left wing, took a dribble, stopped, pivoted backward and shoveled a pass to a wide-open Embiid. Of course, the Lakers were incredibly short-handed against the Sixers, missing Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent, Cam Reddish and Rui Hachimura — representing four plus-defenders and three of the team’s four best perimeter defenders overall. It’s …

Post-Harden Sixers shed the bad vibes
1 year, 1 month ago

Post-Harden Sixers shed the bad vibes

China Daily  

Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid get pumped up during the Philadelphia 76ers' victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Embiid had 27 points and 10 rebounds and Maxey had 25 points and nine assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their sixth straight win, 106-103, over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Jayson Tatum's 3-pointer pulled the Celtics to 94-87 …

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 …

Phillies make Harden decision
1 year, 1 month ago

Phillies make Harden decision

China Daily  

James Harden sits next to Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George as he visits the locker room prior to an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday in Los Angeles. AP Disgruntled guard bound for California as 76ers end "broken marriage" and ship All-Star off to Clippers James Harden publicly called his boss a liar and swore he …

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 …

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 …

Joel Embiid shows Philly and NBA that he remains the 76ers franchise
1 year, 1 month ago

Joel Embiid shows Philly and NBA that he remains the 76ers franchise

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — Perhaps it was with his fourth and final crotch chop that Joel Embiid put his exclamation point on the Philadelphia 76ers home opener. “I used to have a lot more attitude when it came to getting into the crowd, and I feel like the last three years I’ve been focused on taking care of business and not getting …

Harden sits out third straight game, Embiid gets the start for 76ers in home opener
1 year, 1 month ago

Harden sits out third straight game, Embiid gets the start for 76ers in home opener

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — James Harden was out for the 76ers. Joel Embiid was in, after the reigning NBA MVP skipped a chance to rest and started Sunday night in Philadelphia’s home opener. With three games in four days, and the opener coming on the back end of a back-to-back, Embiid almost sat out, a startlingly inconceivable notion for the first home …

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