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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.

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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.

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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?

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

PHILADELPHIA — The Ben Simmons Saga is finally over.

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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.

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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.

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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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A James Harden trade to 76ers could make him SO MUCH more money than just signing with Philly

Harden could earn approximately $270 million over the next five seasons.

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Sources: Sixers’ Matisse Thybulle has been mentioned as part of a James Harden trade

PHILADELPHIA — Could Matisse Thybulle be included in a possible Ben Simmons trade package to the Brooklyn Nets?

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David Murphy: A James Harden trade would raise many questions for the Sixers

There’s a school of thought that says James Harden is house money. Whatever boost the Sixers would net from him would be more than the boost that Ben Simmons is giving them. As long as they do not subtract anything else from their rotation, what’s the real harm?

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Jalen Rose doesn’t think James Harden gets traded until offseason

David Hardisty: Jalen Rose thinks a James Harden trade won't happen until the offseason. He believes Kevin Durant is telling Harden to give him a chance to get healthy, make a run in the playoffs and if they come up short, "then we make changes." ...

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OKC Thunder news: Thunder, Sixers have reportedly discussed a potential Tobias Harris trade

Acquiring Tobias Harris would be quite the pill to swallow for the Thunder.

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Nets, Sixers making progress on Ben Simmons deal?

"The sides are definitely communicating and definitely making progress", tells Windhorst, who also explained the two main factors behind the delay of a final agreement. As he mentions, Brooklyn is concerned about which other player will be included ...

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