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 his teammates on day two of Sixers camp at Colorado State University on Wednesday. First-year Sixers coach Nick Nurse said that Harden, who skipped the team’s media day on Monday and was also absent from the first day of camp a day later, took part in “the majority of” practice and appeared to be “physically in good shape.” The question now is whether he’ll keep showing up from here. While league sources say that Harden intends to keep Philadelphia guessing about what he might do next, there was a strong sense from the Sixers’ side that this was a step in the right direction toward a possible reconciliation. Harden is slated to be a free agent next summer, and Sixers officials had held out hope that the realities that came with his uncertain future would inspire him to return to the team and play at a high level until the season’s end.

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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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

NBA Playoffs preview: Home teams hold serve as 76ers, Celtics return to Boston
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA Playoffs preview: Home teams hold serve as 76ers, Celtics return to Boston

The Hindu  

Boston Celtics will look to regain control of its Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series when it faces Philadelphia 76ers in a pivotal Game 5 on Tuesday night. “We found a way to win, and that’s all that matters in the postseason.” Harden poured in 45 points during Philadelphia’s 119-115 victory in Game 1 - when a sprained knee prevented Joel …

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 …

Analyzing James Harden’s contract extension for the betterment of Sixers success
2 years, 6 months ago

Analyzing James Harden’s contract extension for the betterment of Sixers success

New York Times  

About an hour after the Philadelphia 76ers season ended in dispiriting fashion, James Harden was asked whether he would take less than his $47.4 million player option for 2022-23. Unlike the top of the Philadelphia Phillies batting order finally getting on base so Bryce Harper can mash, the Harden contract is the table-setter for the Sixers’ offseason. But what would …

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 …

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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