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James Harden in his tank

James Harden traded for Ben Simmons in blockbuster Nets-76ers deal

The deal everyone had been talking about heading into Thursday’s NBA trade deadline has been completed. The Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a blockbuster trade that will see James Harden and Ben Simmons swap teams. The …

Adrian Wojnarowski

Adrian Wojnarowski emphatically rebuts ESPN colleague’s trade report

There have been several reports that the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers are working on a blockbuster trade ahead of Thursday’s deadline, and two of ESPN’s top NBA insiders seem to be on totally different sides with regard to the big …

James Harden in his tank

Nets, 76ers making progress on blockbuster trade?

The Philadelphia 76ers have been trying to find a way to acquire James Harden, and they could be making progress ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said on “Get Up!” Wednesday that there is …

Joel Embiid holds a basketball

Joel Embiid offers honest assessment of Ben Simmons’ issues with 76ers

One of the lingering questions surrounding the Ben Simmons saga is whether one specific factor spurred his desire to get out of Philadelphia. One of his teammates has an opinion, but does not feel terribly confident about it. Joel Embiid was asked …

James Harden on the court

Report: Nets open to blockbuster James Harden trade with East rival

Just over one calendar year after being acquired by the Brooklyn Nets via trade, James Harden could potentially be on the move again. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Friday that the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to pursue Harden ahead of …

Shaquille O'Neal on a TNT set

Shaq says Ben Simmons confronted him in DM over criticism

Ben Simmons finally found a shot that he won’t pass up — a shot at Shaquille O’Neal for dissing him. The retired basketball great O’Neal had a harsh criticism of the Philadelphia 76ers star Simmons on a recent episode of …

Doc Rivers with an annoyed face

Doc Rivers responds to Ben Simmons’ reported issues

Ben Simmons has had issues with Doc Rivers dating back to at least last year’s NBA playoffs, but the Philadelphia 76ers coach continues to avoid returning fire — for the most part. A report from ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne on Tuesday …

Ben Simmons with a shirt on

Ben Simmons reportedly has 1 big problem with Joel Embiid

Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid were the two cornerstones of “The Process” in Philadelphia, but now we have a better idea of what led to the souring of the two’s relationship. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported on Tuesday about the …

Ben Simmons handling a basketball

Report: 1 major suitor is no longer pursuing Ben Simmons

The Philadelphia 76ers’ odds of trading Ben Simmons before the Feb. 10 deadline appear to be going from low to lower. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Friday that the Sacramento Kings, who were one of the teams most aggressive for …

Shaq sitting courtside

Shaq rips into Ben Simmons with harsh criticism

Shaq absolutely lit into Ben Simmons on Thursday night and took no prisoners. Shaquille O’Neal argued on Tuesday why he believes Joel Embiid is the NBA MVP. During his argument, Shaq seemed to believe that Embiid deserves extra points because …

Ben Simmons handling a basketball

Report: 76ers want specific All-Star in exchange for Ben Simmons

The Philadelphia 76ers have continued to be patient with the Ben Simmons saga, and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey maintains he is in no rush to move the star point guard. That may be because he wants to acquire one specific player via …

Ben Simmons with a shirt on

Daryl Morey hints at lowering 76ers’ Ben Simmons asking price

Could the Philadelphia 76ers be more willing to accept a slightly lower return for Ben Simmons? 76ers president Daryl Morey suggested Thursday that the team might be a bit more willing to accept a lesser player in trades, though extra draft picks …

Ben Simmons with a shirt on

Report: Sixers turned down big Ben Simmons trade offer from East team

The Philadelphia 76ers are swinging for the fences as they try to trade Ben Simmons, and it turns out they may not even be willing to settle for a triple. Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported on Tuesday that the Sixers rebuffed a big trade …

Charles Barkley holds a microphone

Charles Barkley explains why Ben Simmons can never play for 76ers again

Charles Barkley has been outspoken in urging the Philadelphia 76ers to trade Ben Simmons as soon as possible, and the Hall of Famer believes his former team is making a huge mistake by letting the situation drag on so long. Barkley spoke with TMZ …

Ben Simmons during a game

Ben Simmons may not play at all this season?

The Philadelphia 76ers have until the Feb. 10 trade deadline to find a suitor for Ben Simmons. There has been no indication that discussions with rival teams have gone anywhere, and Simmons is apparently fine with that for the time being. …

Rich Paul on the phone

Fan at Sixers game had message for Rich Paul

Rich Paul attended the Philadelphia 76ers’ home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, and it went just about how you would expect. The well-known Klutch Sports agent Paul sat courtside at the contest, which the Sixers would go on to …

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