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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.

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Daryl Morey Won. Now It’s Championship or Bust for the Sixers.

The championship clock is ticking in Philadelphia after the 76ers president of basketball operations got his wish in acquiring James Harden for Ben Simmons.

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David Murphy: However long the Harden-Embiid era lasts, it will be a phenomenon

One of the funny things about Daryl Morey's reputation as a front-office gunslinger is that his entire career has been built on the foundation of a trade that disproves the notion that the best way to build an NBA title contender is with established NBA superstars.

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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

Celtics injury report: Boston will not see newest Philadelphia 76er James Harden on Tuesday

The Beard will not make his debut for the Sixers until after the All-Star Break, it seems.

USA Today Sports Media Group

James Harden won’t participate in All-Star Game

Kyle Neubeck: James Harden is out through All-Star break (rehabilitation, left hamstring). In the interim, he will continue his treatment and on-court training. Harden will not participate in Sunday's NBA All-Star Game and an update on his playing ...

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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.

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Dominant Joel Embiid is soaring to new heights as a scoring title is within reach for the Sixers center

This is what Joel Embiid has come to expect.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Daryl Morey ditched Ben Simmons, snagged James Harden in Philly’s biggest trade ever

PHILADELPHIA —Halloween 2020 was a disappointment for millions of children because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the season of witches brought a wizard to Philadelphia, a sorcerer who concocted the biggest deal in the city’s history:

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Joel Embiid’s triple-double powers Sixers to 103-93 victory vs. Cavaliers

PHILADELPHIA — This is far from the time to wait for a prime trade acquisition to play. But the 76ers are making due thanks to large part to Joel Embiid.

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Sixers star Joel Embiid ‘relieved for the whole organization’ that Ben Simmons saga is finally over

PHILADELPHIA —“Troel” Embiid could not keep a straight face while trying to explain his latest internet shenanigans.

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OKC Thunder player grades: Aleksej Pokusevski plays great in 100-87 loss to Sixers

Three straight games now for Poku where he's played great.

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Sixers overcome slow start to beat Thunder while awaiting James Harden’s arrival

PHILADELPHIA — A Theo Maledon 3-pointer dropped through the bottom of the net with less than three minutes to play, and an uncharacteristically subdued crowd briefly turned restless.

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Mike Sielski: The James Harden trade takes pressure off Daryl Morey … and places it on Doc Rivers

PHILADELPHIA — Over the first nine of his 16 tumultuous months as Ben Simmons’ head coach, Doc Rivers did all he could do to turn on the charm and coax greatness from a lost and fragile soul.

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Ben Simmons Won the James Harden Trade: Unchecked

The winner of the big deal between the Nets and Sixers is Ben Simmons.

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Harden, Embiid Could Form Historically Dominant Offense For Sixers

The Philadelphia 76ers are about to unleash a potentially historic one-two punch in James Harden and Joel Embiid.

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Billboard pops up on I-95 welcoming James Harden to the Sixers

Almost as swiftly as the news came in that Brooklyn Nets star James Harden had been traded to the 76ers for disgruntled standout Ben Simmons, a billboard trumpeting Harden’s arrival was erected in his new city.

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David Murphy: Sixers’ trust in Daryl Morey re-ignites title dreams with James Harden trade

PHILADELPHIA — Part of the reason everybody thinks they can be a general manager is because they can. That’s the problem with most general managers. They think like most people. In fact, it’s one of the main reasons why most general managers get and keep their job.

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Biggest Winners of the Nets-Sixers Trade and Other Sneaky Good Deals

Our writers weigh in on the Ben Simmons-James Harden deal, the Lakers' disappointing day and other trade deadline takeaways.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

What James Harden brings to the Sixers after blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets

PHILADELPHIA — After months of pursuit, James Harden is finally a member of the 76ers. The Sixers and Nets completed a trade Thursday that swapped two disgruntled stars, sending Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round draft picks to Brooklyn in exchange for Harden and Paul Millsap, The…

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Projected starting lineup for Sixers with James Harden after trading Ben Simmons to Nets

What's the best way for the Sixers to build a lineup around their new star?

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers acquire James Harden in a deadline-day trade that ends Ben Simmons saga

PHILADELPHIA — The Ben Simmons Saga is finally over.

USA Today Sports Media Group

How Philadelphia bettors should view the Sixers after trading Ben Simmons for James Harden

Ben Simmons and James Harden were finally traded for one another, which changes things in the NBA.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Trade Grades: Nets Deal James Harden to 76ers for Ben Simmons

Philadelphia is sending Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round picks to Brooklyn for Harden and Paul Millsap.

Chicago Sun-Times

James Harden to 76ers, Ben Simmons to Nets in blockbuster NBA trade deadline deal

Simmons, a former No. 1 draft pick, has not played with the Sixers this season and had requested a trade during the offseason. Harden reportedly requested a trade this week from the struggling Nets.

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