The Latest Breaking News from 76ers

NEW YORK — Is James Harden seriously considering a return to the Houston Rockets in free agency? Or is the 76ers point guard letting the team know there will be no discount this time?

NEW YORK — After a subpar start to their Christmas Day game against the New York Knicks, the 76ers managed to claw their way back to a 63-60 halftime score at Madison Square Garden.

Georges Niang took off running, with Joel Embiid temporarily close behind. They looped around the far end of the 76ers’ practice court before Niang ducked into the facility’s offices, then moved through the front foyer and a hallway to pop back into the gym at the opposite side.

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers said the 76ers were focused on themselves — not who was playing for the Golden State Warriors.

The Golden State Warriors got off to a strong start but faltered in the second half in Philadelphia.

Former Nets star James Harden said a lack of structure is one of the reasons he forced a trade to the Philadelphia 76ers at the trade deadline last season.

The Golden State Warriors will meet the Philadelphia 76ers in NBA action on Friday night from the Wells Fargo Center.

PHILADELPHIA — Coach Doc Rivers said Thursday that 76ers shooting guard Tyrese Maxey will miss at least a couple more weeks with a fractured left foot.

PHILADELPHIA — Jaden Springer unzipped his warmup jacket with more than five minutes left on the clock, signifying that the 76ers’ starters had earned the rest of the night off.