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Harden-Embiid duo doesn’t compare to Shaq-Kobe, says Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal thinks it's ridiculous to compare the Sixers' new duo to himself and the late Kobe Bryant.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mike Sielski: The Sixers did the worst thing you can do to Philly sports fans. They gave them false hope.

The most toxic commodity in Philadelphia sports is unfulfilled hope. The 76ers of this era have delivered little more than that. It’s no stretch to say that the collective reaction around here to the Sixers’ 99-90 loss Thursday night and their six-game, second-round flameout to the Heat goes beyond mere…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Dave Hyde: Heat’s undrafted players outplayed 76ers' pedigree — sports at its best

There was a moment in the second half of this signature Miami Heat night, this beautiful Thursday night, when the television camera swung to a seated Pat Riley, who arched his neck and lifted his chin and offered the angular idea of an eagle surveying his constructed world.

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Doc Rivers will return as Sixers coach, team president Daryl Morey says

PHILADELPHIA — Addressing the big question about Doc Rivers’ future as the 76ers’ head coach, team president of basketball operations Daryl Morey gave his assurance on Friday that Rivers will be back next season.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: Joel Embiid says the Sixers need tougher players like P.J. Tucker. They also need more of it from James Harden.

PHILADELPHIA — What now?

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Stefan Bondy: The NBA’s superstar team-building model is falling apart

NEW YORK — The template had been established, and proven worthy of application in the NBA, for as long as we can remember. Acquire as many superstars as possible and the rest will fall into place. Coaching and filling out the roster are tertiary.

Tribune News Service

Joel Embiid refuses to dwell on postseason injuries, but admits the Sixers must get tougher after another second-round exit

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid wrapped close friend Jimmy Butler into a hug near the 76ers’ bench before walking off the court late Thursday, the physical representation of one All-Star and his team moving on to the Eastern Conference finals and the other again falling short of the ultimate goal.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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76ers’ Daryl Morey Gives Definitive Answer on Doc Rivers’s Job Status

Philadelphia’s president says Rivers will return as head coach.

Sports Illustrated

LAYUP LINES: Kyrie Irving may have lost himself a lot of money last season

Kyrie Irving's absences are piling up.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Magic Johnson Critical of James Harden After 76ers Loss

The five-time NBA champion says the Philadelphia star has to be better in performances with the season on the line.

Sports Illustrated

Chargers, Seahawks, Panthers, Others Dropped Must-See Schedule Release Videos

Anime, Montell Jordan and a prank: NFL teams go all out to announce 2022 schedules.

Sports Illustrated

Jimmy Butler Has Perfect Reaction to Eliminating 76ers

The Heat star had a question for Philadelphia following Game 6.

Sports Illustrated

Magic Johnson congratulated Nikola Jokic on his MVP trophy after the 76ers were eliminated from the playoffs and it was so petty

Did Magic Johnson do this on purpose?

USA Today Sports Media Group

James Harden might want to destroy film of Game 6 before his contract negotiations

We don't need to relitigate this. James Harden did play to the caliber that Philadelphia -- or Brooklyn, for that matter -- expected of him.

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SI:AM | Five NFL Games to Look Forward to This Season

It’s obviously early but these games should be worth paying attention to.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NBA Twitter reacts to James Harden’s poor night, Sixers’ elimination: ‘That performance requires an investigation’

Here's how NBA Twitter reacted to James Harden's poor night in an elimination game vs. the Miami Heat.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Joel Embiid: ‘Everybody expected the Houston James Harden, but that’s not who he is anymore’

Michael Scotto: Joel Embiid on James Harden: "Obviously, I'm sure since we got him, everybody expected the Houston James Harden, but that's not who he is anymore. He's more of a playmaker. I thought, at times, as with all of us, could've been more ...

Sports Illustrated

The 76ers’ James Harden Experiment Has Reached a Head

After The Beard flopped when it mattered most, Philly must decide whether to push forward with Harden’s partnership with Joel Embiid or move on.

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Embiid Says Harden Isn’t the Same As When He Was in Houston

The 76ers star big man said that Harden has taken on more of a role as a facilitator.

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Heat Eliminate 76ers Thanks to Swarming Defensive Effort

Miami is moving on to the conference finals after stifling Philadelphia in a convincing Game 6 victory.

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James Harden on Whether He’ll Stay With 76ers: ‘I’ll be Here’

The 10-time All-Star said he will do whatever for the team “to win and compete at the highest level.”

Miami Herald

Greg Cote: Jimmy Butler and defense rise again as Heat eliminate 76ers, advance to Eastern finals

The Philadelphia 76ers were desperate and home Thursday night, must-win in the literal sense, the great James Harden in hero mode and wounded superstar Joel Embiid in a black mask. He’d said “What do I have to do?” this week when passed over, again, for the NBA’s MVP award.

Sports Illustrated

Harden Has Disastrous Second Half In 76ers’ Loss to Heat

The 10-time All-Star only attempted two shots in the second half and didn’t score any points.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sixers offseason preview: James Harden’s contract, Matisse Thybulle extension and more

After an embarrassing playoff exit to the Atlanta Hawks last season, Ben Simmons demanded a trade and never suited up for the Sixers again. They managed to stay afloat throughout the year thanks to another Joel Embiid MVP-caliber season, Tyrese ...

The Guardian - US

‘Not good enough’: Miami Heat scorch punchless Sixers to reach NBA’s last four

Jimmy Butler scored 32 points to send the Heat into the Eastern Conference finals with a 99-90 victory over the 76ers on Thursday night in Game 6

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