The Latest Breaking News from James Harden

Examining key questions and the latest chatter ahead of Thursday's deadline.

The Nets were short six of their seven best players against the Boston Celtics and, to no one’s surprise, they played like it.

With the Nets on an eight-game losing streak and involved in trade rumors, our writers examine the team’s murky future.

PHILADELPHIA — Given the dizzying array of reports attempting to qualify the likelihood of a James Harden trade before Thursday’s deadline, any Sixers fan could be forgiven for wondering if anything is real or if we’re all just living in a fun room in Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse.

CHICAGO — If you're keeping track of the NBA's top stories, where Ben Simmons ends up around 3:05 p.m. Thursday is the league's hottest topic.

Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey said on Jan. 20 that it's "less likely than likely" that Simmons is moved prior to the deadline. A league source said Sunday that Simmons wouldn't be moved at least until June's NBA draft. And ...

Which contenders will make a move? We run down the latest buzz around the league.

Brooklyn's GM and Philly’s team president have reportedly had almost no direct communication with each other this year.

Kevin Durant: Steve, since u decided to use ESPN to push your personal agendas, im sure your minions will run with this story for you, but if u believe this is what my career is defined by then you just a flat out hater. It's gonna be hard to box…