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James Harden looks trim and ready. Can he be the Harden of old?

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Can James Harden get back to being his old self?

The Philadelphia Inquirer

James Harden is thinner and Joel Embiid is healthier as Sixers prepare to contend this season

A lot has been made of the 76ers’ offseason acquisitions and the improved all-around play of guard Matisse Thybulle. But the team’s success may still rely heavily on the play of All-Star cornerstones Joel Embiid and James Harden.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Atlanta Hawks players gift John Collins with a birthday cake of him posterizing Joel Embiid

Not a bad birthday gift to have.

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17 pressing questions for 17 Sixers players ahead of the NBA’s unofficial start

PHILADELPHIA — Monday will be about talking for the Sixers, who will hold their annual media day to unofficially lift the curtain on the 2022-23 season before heading to Charleston for training camp.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: Ben Simmons goes on podcast, shares feelings, misses the key point

The problem with Ben Simmons has never been that his feelings are unjustified. Rather, the problem is that his feelings have never justified his behavior. This is a subtle but crucial distinction. It is also a classic one, having long served as a line of demarcation between two groups of…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: Montrezl Harrell is latest sign Daryl Morey and Sixers learned from their Miami meltdown

PHILADELPHIA — I’ve long been of the belief that any team built around Joel Embiid is a team that needs a Plan B. Last year, the Sixers did not have one, and they ended up paying a heavy price. With Embiid sidelined for the first two games of their Eastern…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Brian Windhorst details that Chet Holmgren blocked Joel Embiid multiple times in LA pickup game

The anecdote is bittersweet now that Chet Holmgren will be out for the entire season.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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8 NBA players who missed time as rookies, like Chet Holmgren, but still found success as pros

Multiple players came back to win Rookie of the Year.

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How is the Sixers’ season shaping up? Here's a closer look at the ebbs and flows of their 82-game slate.

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers released their schedule for the 2022-23 season on Wednesday, and a few obvious themes emerged. It was clear that Joel Embiid, James Harden, and the Sixers are in the NBA’s good graces and will be treated as one of its top commodities. Also on display was…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Dieter Kurtenbach: The 9 games I’m circling on the Warriors’ 2022-23 schedule

The NBA schedule is out, and while we can’t go contest-by-contest and pick who wins, we can circle a few dates on the Warriors’ calendar of 82 games.

Tribune News Service

David Murphy: Sixers back on short list of NBA commodities as schedule bets big on Joel Embiid, James Harden

PHILADELPHIA — The NBA is betting big on James Harden, Joel Embiid, and the 76ers.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

On this day: Ex-Boston big man Dave Popson signs: Cs win Game 1 of Disney bubble 1st round vs. 76ers

On this day in 1990, Dave Popson signed with the team as a free agent, and 30 years later won Game 1 vs. the 76ers in the bubble.

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There’s no rest for Jayson Tatum

Larry Bird once estimated that he had played the equivalent of two full seasons in playoff games alone over his relatively short 12-season career.

Boston Herald

James Harden has taken a $14m pay cut to try to win a title. Why the hate?

The 10-time All-Star has plenty of individual accolades but has never claimed an NBA championship. His latest contract decision is as unselfish as it is wise

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Mike Sielski: If the Sixers want to build a downtown arena, they and Philadelphia have to answer some questions first

PHILADELPHIA — Here is what we know about the plan, put forth by the 76ers’ managing partners, to build an NBA arena at 10th and Market Streets. We know that the partners are estimating, for now, that the arena will cost $1.3 billion to construct. We know that the partners…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: James Harden gives $14 million reasons to give him the benefit of the doubt

PHILADELPHIA — The most powerful human emotion is not love or anger or jealousy but shame. That might sound like a bold declaration, but think about the acts committed in its name and you should begin to see its unique ability to both inspire and destroy. Carl Jung’s description of…

USA Today Sports Media Group

Joel Embiid granted French citizenship

Joel Embiid officially received his French citizenship, validated by the official gazette of the French Republic (Journal Officiel de la République Française) on June 4, according to a report by bebasket.fr. Cameroon-born Embiid was a strong MVP ...

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If the Pacers acquire Deandre Ayton, he and Tyrese Haliburton would be the best young pick and roll duo in the NBA

There would not be a better pick-and-roll duo in the NBA both under 25 years old.

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David Murphy: The Sixers’ two biggest offseason additions are still on the way

A quick reminder before everyone starts making their travel reservations for next year’s Bucks-Celtics Eastern Conference finals: the two biggest improvements the Sixers can make this offseason will not pop up on the transaction wire.

Sports Illustrated

The Rise and Rebirth of the Most Notorious Fake News Outlet in Sports

Ballsack Sports never pretended to be real. (Look at the name!) That hasn’t stopped fans—and media outlets—from treating its posts as gospel.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Suns trade for Jock Landale

Shams Charania: The Phoenix Suns are trading for Australian center Jock Landale from the Atlanta Hawks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Landale averaged 4.9 points and 2.7 rebounds in 54 games for the Spurs last season. Source: Twitter ...

The Philadelphia Inquirer

P.J. Tucker agrees to join Sixers on a 3-year, $33.2 million deal, reunites with James Harden and Daryl Morey

PHILADELPHIA — NBA executives and league sources were right: P.J. Tucker is joining the 76ers.

Sports Illustrated

Grading P.J. Tucker’s $33M Deal With the 76ers

Philadelphia’s deal with the veteran forward not only makes it a better team heading into next season, but makes a direct rival worse.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Joel Embiid wants PJ Tucker in Philadelphia

Jake Fischer on PJ Tucker going to Philadelphia: 'I've heard Joel Embiid is on board, … also PJ's agent resides in Philly. There's one thing that I know for sure. He has wanted to get paid. He has been a journeyman in this league for years and years ...

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Arturas Karnisovas: We hope Zach LaVine is here for a long time

KC Johnson: Artūras Karnišovas on Zach LaVine: "We've been very open that we hope Zach is here for a long time. Nothing has changed." Source: Twitter @KCJHoop What's the buzz on Twitter? Joe Cowley @ JCowleyHoops AK feels the LaVine knee is going to ...

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