The Latest Breaking News from Tyrese Maxey

Is Joel Embiid sending a message to 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey and the organization? Or is the league MVP just saying that he could one day play for another team?

After a streak of playoff exits, the reigning MVP is itching to get a title, whether it’s in Philadelphia or “anywhere else.”

PHILADELPHIA — Somebody asked me the other day who Damian Lillard thinks he is. It was a great question. It has an unfortunate answer.

PHILADELPHIA — The actual fireworks arrived in Philly throughout July 4th weekend. But not the metaphorical ones that would set the NBA transaction cycle ablaze — at least when it comes to James Harden.

Philadelphia apparently is shutting down possible trades involving emerging guard Tyrese Maxey.

In this trade idea, the Chicago Bulls would land two star players from the Philadelphia 76ers.

PHILADELPHIA — During James Harden’s introductory news conference with the 76ers back in February of last year, two quotes — one from Harden himself, one from someone else — should have given everyone who was paying attention an indication of how his tenure with the team would go.

The 10-time All-Star is looking for another change of scenery. Here are a few deals that could work for everyone involved.

PHILADELPHIA — Let’s start by stating the obvious. In every man’s life, there comes a point where he needs to ask himself if he really is who he thinks he is. Turn on the lights, look in the mirror, put on some Taylor Swift.

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers' "Scenario A," as president of basketball operations Daryl Morey termed it last month, is re-signing James Harden (presumably after he declines his $35.6 million player option for next season). Not just because the former MVP is still a 20-and-10 player who led the NBA in assists…

“The way the Philadelphia 76ers are moving, they’re acting like James Harden is their top priority, and that’s not it.”