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Ira Winderman: Heat atop East and, still, no respect from wise guys, analytics, within NBA

In a season the Miami Heat have battled attrition, absence and ailment to climb to the top of the standings at the All-Star break, an inconvenient truth appears to have entered the equation:

Tribune News Service · Feb 20, 2022

Sixers center Joel Embiid is confident in his MVP case: ‘The way I’ve been playing speaks for itself’

CLEVELAND — Joel Embiid arrived at All-Star Weekend at the top of the race for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award. And when asked to make his case at Saturday’s Media Day, the 76ers’ center said “the way I’ve been playing speaks for itself.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 19, 2022

Mike Sielski: To James Harden and all future Philly athletes, here’s your handbook for success

PHILADELPHIA — The long local nightmare is over. James Harden has arrived. Ben Simmons has left. And if you’ve paid any attention to social media and the currents and eddies of public discussion about the 76ers-Nets trade that shook the NBA last week, you know that, once more, a Philadelphia-related…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 19, 2022

Mike Sielski: James Harden chose the Sixers. He has no choice but to give them his best.

PHILADELPHIA — The most telling moment of James Harden’s introductory press conference with the 76ers came less than a minute in, with Josh Harris – the franchise’s principal owner – laying bare the power dynamic that defines the modern NBA and that will define Harden’s tenure with the team, however…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 15, 2022

James Harden makes it clear the Sixers were his ‘first choice’ at introductory press conference

PHILADELPHIA — James Harden says the 76ers were his preferred destination a season ago.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 15, 2022

Celtics injury update: Boston’s Robert Williams III, Marcus Smart downgraded to questionable vs. 76ers

Philadelphia will also be without James Harden.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 15, 2022

James Harden Says 76ers Were His First Choice for Trade While With Rockets

Harden spoke Tuesday at his first press conference since being traded from the Nets.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 15, 2022

Ben Simmons Details What Went Wrong With 76ers in First Public Comments Since Last June

A lot had unfolded since the last time he spoke with reporters.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 15, 2022

James Harden practices for first time with Sixers, but will not play until after All-Star break

James Harden is here. But he and the 76ers will wait a little longer for his much-anticipated on-court debut.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 14, 2022

The Joel Embiid-James Harden pairing should flourish initially for the Sixers, but will that continue past the honeymoon stage?

The Joel Embiid and James Harden pairing can go either way. It all depends on how the 76ers' two best players accept playing with each other over an extended period of time.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 14, 2022