<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a> put the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> in shambles this offseason by submitting a trade request. Only a year and a half ago, the team pulled off a blockbuster deal to get the 10x <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> All-Star from the Brooklyn Nets.



The Beard doesn’t seem to care about it, since he already wants out of the City of Brotherly Love. But the Sixers haven’t moved him yet, and they reportedly wanted to convince him to stay.



With Harden on board, their championship chances are bigger since Joel Embiid needs a teammate of his caliber to take this team further. However, there would be no turning back on this situation.



<h2>Rumor: The relationship between Harden and Daryl Morey is ‘fractured’</h2>



One of the reasons many thought Harden could change his mind was because of Daryl Morey’s influence. But according to Shams Charania, they no longer have a good relationship:



(Transcript via Sixers Wire)



“The relationship between James Harden and Daryl Morey the President of Basketball Operations in Philadelphia, it’s essentially severed. It’s essentially fractured throughout this process. There’s no longer that valve of open-minded, open-ended trust that we’ve seen over the course of 692 games that Daryl Morey and James Harden have been together in Houston and in Philly and when James Harden opted in, the decision to work together on a trade, that stemmed from James Harden believing that there was no real intention from the Sixers in giving him a long-term offer as a free agent, and so everyone around the Sixers, they know that he’s been incredibly unnerved about how the team has handled his potential free agency. Especially, last summer he takes a $15 million pay cut in salary to allow the Sixers to go out make moves and make the team better. 



So right now James Harden is still where he’s been the last few weeks. He wants a trade and he wants a trade to the Clippers and rival teams that I spoke to in Vegas and now, they still believe that that’s the path for the Sixers to go down potentially, but it’s gonna come down to those two teams engaging and really getting to a potential deal and working on something. We’ve seen how James Harden can come into camp when he’s disgruntled. He did it in Houston to get out of there, and this time around, there’s not that relationship between Daryl Morey and James Harden is nowhere close to being on solid ground.“


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It’s safe to say Harden will eventually get what he wants at some point, but it could take much longer than what he desires. The Sixers still have the power to get what they demand in return, so it may depend on when Harden’s suitors meet Philadelphia’s asking price.

NBA Rumors: The shocking reason there's no turning back between James Harden, Sixers - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: The shocking reason there's no turning back between James Harden, Sixers

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> aim to bounce back after a disappointing ending to the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> playoffs. Even with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid">Joel Embiid</a> at an MVP level, the team failed to win when it mattered the most and pressure is starting to mount on them.



Embiid himself admitted his ultimate goal is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/video-joel-embiid-reveals-his-nba-championship-obsession-20230717-BUS-30561.html">to win a championship</a>, suggesting that he could even consider leaving Philly if necessary. Therefore, this offseason could be crucial for their future.



The Sixers made a number of moves this offseason, including the hiring of Nick Nurse as head coach after firing Doc Rivers. In addition, they also increased depth behind Embiid.



<h2>Sixers officially sign Filip Petrusev</h2>



On Monday, the Philadelphia 76ers have officially announced the signing of Filip Petrusev, who was originally selected by the team with the 50th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.



The 23-year-old big man spent two seasons in Europe before returning to the Sixers this offseason. Petrusev averaged 12.5 points on 61.1% shooting and 4.5 rebounds in two appearances in the 2023 Summer League.


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Though he’s expected to spend more time with the Delaware Blue Coats in the G League, it means the Sixers will have extra depth behind Embiid, in addition to Paul Reed, Montrezl Harrell, and Mo Bamba.

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NBA News: Sixers officially sign another backup to Joel Embiid

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid">Joel Embiid</a> is one of many dreamers who want to win an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship, but he knows he can’t do it without a strong roster by his side to reach the playoffs. He hasn’t even made it to the Finals yet to fight for his ring.



However, Embiid is with the Philadelphia 76ers, who currently have a strong roster with players like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tobias-harris">Tobias Harris</a>, Paul Reed, P.J. Tucker, Patrick Beverley, and James Harden, who is still with the franchise despite the rumors.


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Winning an NBA championship takes something special, and Embiid could find what it takes to win the title with another franchise and with a class of players who are willing to sacrifice everything.



<h2>What did Joel Embiid say about his obsession with the NBA Championship?</h2>



In a recent interview, Joel Embiid said that he was willing to do anything to win an NBA championship, referring to the fact that he could win the ring with the 76ers or with any other team: “I just want to win a championship, whatever it takes. I don’t know where that’s going to be, whether it’s Philly or somewhere else. It’s not easy, but every single day I work towards it.”



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Embiid is a unique player who can play both forward and center. He had good stats last season, starting 66 games and averaging 33.1 points per game, .548 field goal percentage, .330 three-pointers made, and 4.2 assists per game.

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NBA: Joel Embiid reveals his NBA Championship obsession - Bolavip US

NBA: Joel Embiid reveals his NBA Championship obsession

In a non-surprising turn of events, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden </a>suddenly decided that he wasn’t happy with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> anymore. Notably, he wanted to play for a fourth team in the past four <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> seasons.



It seems like there’s a trend there, and Harden might be one of the most high-maintenance stars in the league, especially among those who haven’t won a championship yet.



But as much as Harden would love to play for, say, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers,</a> Sixers GM Daryl Morey simply isn’t willing to comply. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Morey’s asking price for Harden is ‘exorbirtant.’



<h2>Sixers Are Asking Too Much For Harden</h2>



“[Daryl Morey’s] asking price is exorbitant,” said Woj. “Teams are not engaging the Sixers with the kind of asks that [Daryl’s] asking for James Harden. That’s where Morey always stars in trade talks, really high and over time you work him back down.”



“Like Ben Simmons, there is hope on the Sixers’ side that, eventually, they can get Harden on board about being in Philadelphia,” Woj continued. “Right now, the Harden talks, like [Damian] Lillard, are going to linger into the summer.”






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Morey has never been an easy guy to do business with, and Harden knows it. He’ll now have to either play ball and embrace his time in Philly or make things hard like he did when he wanted out of Houston.

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James Harden could be stuck in Philadelphia after latest report - Bolavip US

James Harden could be stuck in Philadelphia after latest report

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a> has been with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> for less than two years, but that didn’t stop him from requesting a trade before the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season. Well, it’s not exactly a surprise coming from him.



The Beard did something similar with the Brooklyn Nets before, having forced his way out of the team only a year after joining them from the Houston Rockets. Now, it looks like he’s ready to move on, again.



The problem is the Sixers don’t want to part with him so easily. Word on the street is that the team wants Harden to stay, and in the meantime, it would have set an ‘exorbitant’ asking price to keep potential suitors at bay.



<h2>Rumor: Sixers’ asking price for Harden is too high</h2>



“In the James Harden situation in terms of where we are on in the calendar in July, it feels a lot like what Daryl Morey was doing with Ben Simmons a couple years ago. His asking price is exorbitant,” NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN said, via Sixers Wire.



“Teams are not engaging the Sixers with the kind of asks that Daryl Morey is asking for James Harden and so that’s where Daryl Morey always starts in trade talks. Really high, and then over time, perhaps you work them back down, but like Ben Simmons, there’s hope on the Sixers’ side that eventually at some point, they can get James Harden on board about being in Philadelphia in the last year of this deal, this opt-in that he did it at $35.5 million. Now they may get the training camp, and it may look different to Philly, they may have a James Harden who’s not as enthusiastic about his return as they are and then maybe they get more serious about it, but right now, I think the Harden talks, (Damian) Lillard, are going to linger into the summer.“


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All of this looks like a plan to convince Harden to stay in Philly for at least another year. It makes sense from the Sixers’ perspective, since they made an effort to get him just a year and a half ago. However, if he definitely wants to leave, they’ll have to listen to him at some point.

NBA Rumors: The shocking reason James Harden is still in Philadelphia - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: The shocking reason James Harden is still in Philadelphia

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> don’t seem to be too eager to move on from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden.</a> Daryl Morey is usually one of the toughest people to negotiate with in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>, and this time won’t be any different.



Morey’s obsession with Harden dates back to their days with the Houston Rockets. This time, however, his beloved star doesn’t want any part of him or his team anymore, as he reportedly feels disrespected by the Sixers’ stance on his trade request.



Notably, Morey coudln’t care less about his feelings. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Sixers intend to hold onto Harden, even despite his desire to leave and play for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers.</a>



<h2>NBA Rumors: Sixers Don’t Want To Trade James Harden</h2>



(Transcript via The Athletic)



“With Harden, we’ve already seen how messy it can get when his trade request isn’t being granted as quickly as he would like. During those final weeks of his Houston era, when Morey had already left his Rockets front office post for Philadelphia and Harden had decided in November 2021 that it was time to move on, he showed up to training camp late after partying in Atlanta and Las Vegas, causing all kinds of consternation inside the locker room once he arrived. The later stages of his Brooklyn experience had similar vibes, with Morey using Harden’s unhappiness to his advantage in negotiations with the Nets before that February 2022 trade to Philadelphia.



Yet despite all that relevant history, and in spite of the fact that Morey may know Harden, and all of his complexities, better than anyone in the NBA, rival executives with whom I spoke at summer league were universally convinced that the Sixers are now attempting to keep Harden. Discontent be damned.



The sluggish trade talks between the Sixers and Clippers about Harden would seem to support this stance. Morey is known to be asking for the kind of return that — as of Tuesday afternoon — left the strong impression that he had no genuine interest in getting a deal done anytime soon.”




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Harden usually gets what he wants, and he makes sure to make life living hell to all around him if they dare stand in his way. So, it’ll be interesting to see how these parties deal with this.

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Sixers have made a controversial decision about James Harden - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a> reportedly submitted a trade request to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> ahead of the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season. This is obviously a huge threat to their championship aspirations, which is why the team has reportedly been trying to change his mind.



Patrick Beverley and Joel Embiid have publicly asked The Beard to stay, letting him know how much they care about him and how important he is for the team. Needless to say, Daryl Morey also wants Harden to reconsider.



The Sixers general manager knows him from their days together in Houston and pushed hard to get Harden from Brooklyn last year. However, it looks like the 33-year-old has already made a decision.



<h2>Rumor: James Harden still wants to be traded</h2>



Though he couldn’t find a new home yet, The Beard seems to have made up his mind. According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, James Harden reiterated his desire to be traded this offseason despite the team’s efforts to keep him.



“I don’t think they’re close on anything,” Shelburne said on NBA Today, via Sixers Wire. “Though James Harden has spoken to Daryl Morey since the first trade request and I think there was some cooling off period and gone. ‘OK, let’s let this lie and see how things play out’ and they spoke again and he’s still reiterated that he wants to be traded now. This isn’t a demand. It’s a request and I think the Sixers have said ‘OK, we will try to trade you but there is no hurry to do this’ and I think the Sixers understand that they have the leverage here. I mean, James has picked up his option. This is a opt in to a contract, and he’s going to be a free agent after this season. So at some point, he needs to play whether that’s in Philadelphia or elsewhere. Plus, there is a sense that if they can give it some time and as he’s cool with his teammates. He’s been talking to Joel Embiid. He’s been talking to Patrick Beverley, PJ Tucker that eventually maybe those fences can be mended and there is a path to reconciliation with James Harden, but for now, he has reiterated his trade request.“


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Harden requesting a trade is not something new, since he already did the same in Houston and Brooklyn in the past. The Los Angeles Clippers have been mentioned as a potential landing spot, but there has been no progress so far.

NBA Rumors: James Harden may have made a decision about his future at the 76ers - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: James Harden may have made a decision about his future at the 76ers

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a> opted into his player option ahead of the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season, but only to be traded. Though many saw this coming, it’s still quite surprising considering he’s been at the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> for less than two years.



However, The Beard has forged a reputation for forcing his way out of teams in recent years. He left the Houston Rockets to join the Brooklyn Nets in January 2021, but only a year later, he wanted out to play for the Sixers.



Either way, this time it doesn’t look so easy. While Ime Udoka reportedly doesn’t want him in Houston, the Los Angeles Clippers may not be able to get him either and the 76ers actually hope Harden changes his mind.



<h2>James Harden could stay in Philadelphia after all</h2>



In an appearance on the “Dan Patrick Show,” NBA insider of ESPN Dave McMenamin suggested James Harden could end up staying at the Philadelphia 76ers for another season:



“I was speaking to a bunch of folks about this Sunday evening. The signals right now is that he will be back with the Philadelphia 76ers…as of right now, with no momentum appearing on a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers.”


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With the Miami Heat focused on getting Damian Lillard, there don’t seem to be many suitors for the 33-year-old out there. Meanwhile, Joel Embiid, Patrick Beverley and everyone else at the Sixers seem to want him back.

NBA Rumors: The James Harden-76ers saga could take a huge twist - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> aim to bounce back from a disappointing elimination from the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> playoffs, but <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a>‘s trade request puts them in a tough position to do that. 



Though they still have a competitive roster, losing The Beard could take a toll on their championship hopes. Even with his inconsistent performances, his presence gives them reasons for optimism.



That’s why the Sixers are reportedly trying to change his mind before they agree on any deal with another team. Patrick Beverley and Joel Embiid, meanwhile, also hope to convince Harden to stay.



<h2>Patrick Beverley and Joel Embiid hope James Harden stays in Philadelphia</h2>



“Obviously, players are here to play,” Beverley said, via SixersWire. “That decision is definitely above my pay grade, but you can’t re-do a James Harden. … James I love you, bro. Stay! But yeah, James is a really good friend of mine. A really, really, really good friend of mine. … One of my decisions just coming here is because James Harden is here. So I hope he stays. I hope that everybody can kind of work something out and put that behind us and kind of move forward. I think it’s important.”



Pat Bev made it clear how much he wants to play next to Harden in the City of Brotherly Love, while Embiid admitted he’d love to continue having Harden by his side but will respect any decision he makes:



“I want him to come back, obviously, so we can go out and accomplish what we want which is to win a championship so hopefully, that his mindset can be changed, but other than that, I’m just happy to be his friend. We’re close and we’ve grown since he got here and that’s what I’m excited about. I’m excited to keep that friendship for the rest of our lives.”


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It remains to be seen whether Harden finds a new home, since Ime Udoka reportedly doesn’t want him in Houston. Only time will tell whether he ultimately listens to his teammates and changes his mind.

NBA News: Sixers teammates want James Harden to reconsider trade request - Bolavip US

NBA News: Sixers teammates want James Harden to reconsider trade request

It’s been more than two decades since the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Philadelphia 76er</a>s&nbsp;made it to the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">NBA</a>&nbsp;Finals, and not having the&nbsp;reigning MVP in&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Joel Embiid</a>&nbsp;was enough to put an end to the drought this season.



Doc Rivers’&nbsp;side dominated during the regular campaign, but they weren’t able to keep that energy going in the postseason, even after stealing homecourt advantage in Boston.



Now, to make things even worse,&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">James Harden</a>&nbsp;has reportedly chosen to pursue a trade away from the&nbsp;City of Brotherly Love. Even so, Embiid understands it’s all business.



<h2>Joel Embiid Isn’t Mad About James Harden’s Trade Request</h2>



“[I’m] Disappointed,”&nbsp;Embiid told Rachel Nichols. “Then again, I also understand that it’s business. People make decisions and I am more appreciative of the way he’s handled the whole situation. We are going to be boys forever.”



“I want him to come back so we can go out and accomplish what we want, which is to win a championship,” the MVP continued.&nbsp;“So hopefully, his mindset can be changed.&nbsp;Other than that, I am so happy to be his friend. We’re close and we’ve grown since he got here and that’s what I am excited about. I’m excited to keep our friendship for the rest of our lives.”





At the end of the day, Sixers fans could also wonder if Harden was the right guy to get them over the hump, given his long history of shortcomings in the postseason and reports of&nbsp;questionable work ethic.

Clippers have made a decision about James Harden

Joel Embiid has some thoughts about James Harden's trade request - Bolavip US

Joel Embiid has some thoughts about James Harden's trade request

Both the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers">Portland Trail Blazers</a> are at risk of losing a star this offseason. While <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a> requested a trade out the City of Brotherly Love, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a> expects to be sent to the Miami Heat.



However, these teams are in very different situations. Even if The Beard gets what he wants, the Sixers still have a competitive team. On the other hand, the Blazers would have to start from scratch without Dame.



Even so, the potential departure of these players is forcing these franchises to look for alternatives. And despite their different needs, it looks like both of them want the same player.



<h2>Rumor: Both 76ers, Blazers are going after Zach LaVine</h2>



According to Chicago Bulls insider K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago, both Philadelphia and Portland are interested in Zach LaVine, whose future in the Windy City looks uncertain:



“The LaVine trade chatter isn’t going away. In fact, league sources said that LaVine has landed in preliminary conversations with both the Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers, who are working with James Harden and Damian Lillard, respectively, to find them new homes.”


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LaVine signed a five-year, $215m deal with the Bulls only a year ago, but the team’s struggles made him a subject of trade rumors since he’s the only player who could let Chicago get something interesting in return. Besides, he also wants to play for a team where he can succeed.

76ers' target to replace James Harden also monitored by Blazers as alternative to Damian Lillard - Bolavip US

76ers' target to replace James Harden also monitored by Blazers as alternative to Damian Lillard

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> offseason got off to a crazy start, with many teams staying busy in the first days of free agency. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a>, for instance have been trying to help <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>, while the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> want to make sure to keep a competitive team around <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid">Joel Embiid</a>.



We are talking about two teams with serious aspirations who want to do better than last year. The purple and gold managed to make the Conference Finals but were swept by the Nuggets. On the other hand, the Sixers once again left a lot to be desired.



Many saw the Lakers as the early winners in the open market, since they managed to re-sign key contributors while adding interesting pieces to their roster. Daryl Morey hasn’t been so aggressive so far, but he did take a player away from LA.



<h2>Sixers reportedly reach an agreement with Mo Bamba</h2>



According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Philadelphia 76ers have reached an agreement to sign Mo Bamba on a one-year deal. The center hit the free agency after being waved by the Lakers.


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Even though he joined the purple and gold in February, injuries caught up to Bamba too soon and didn’t let him see the court that much. It’s an interesting addition for Philadelphia, though. Last year, the 25-year-old dropped an impressive 32 points while playing for the Magic against the Sixers.

NBA News: LeBron James loses a Lakers teammate to Joel Embiid's 76ers - Bolavip US

NBA News: LeBron James loses a Lakers teammate to Joel Embiid's 76ers

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> once again left much to be desired last season, and this time the front office decided it was time to move on from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/doc-rivers">Doc Rivers</a>. Once again, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid">Joel Embiid</a> and company failed to get past the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> Conference semifinals.



The Sixers blew a great opportunity a few months ago, when they were leading the series against the Boston Celtics 3-2. After another playoff collapse, Daryl Morey finally gave up on the head coach.



Even though losing his job wasn’t fun at all, Rivers doesn’t seem to hold any grudges on his former team. As a matter of fact, it looks like he encouraged Patrick Beverley to choose Philly over any other team.



<h2>Patrick Beverley says Doc Rivers convinced him to join the 76ers</h2>



Beverley joined the Sixers as a free agent this offseason. Even though he’s not getting any younger, Pat Bev was also on the radar of other teams, but he revealed on his podcast how Rivers convinced him to sign for the Sixers:



(Transcript via ClutchPoints)



“I might go to Philly. Obviously, you was [sic] there. How’d you like the situation?” Beverley said that he asked Rivers. “This is a Hall of Fame coach that just got fired. His response, exact words: ‘I love Philadelphia for you. They need you. You will be great with Joel, James — he respects you, you would be great with him. If I had you last season, we would’ve been a different team.’”


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The Sixers hope Beverley can contribute to a better postseason performance next season, as the team has been looking to have a deep playoff run for a while.

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NBA Rumors: Doc Rivers helped Joel Embiid get a new teammate at Sixers after being fired

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a>&nbsp;wants out of the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> as the player exercised his $35.6 million option for the 2023-24 season. Considering this move, the message seems to be clear. A <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-damian-lillard-requests-a-blockbuster-trade-to-the-blazers-20230701-BUS-21363.html">blockbuster trade</a>. 



Harden is 33-years old and arrived to the&nbsp;Sixers&nbsp;on February of 2022.&nbsp;He was supposed to be the missing piece of a spectacular team with names such as Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey. However, they couldn’t even make it to the NBA Finals.


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Now, many teams such as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers">Los Angeles Clippers</a> or the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-knicks">New York Knicks</a> are favorites to make a big move for the NBA. Nevertheless, an intriguing message by Harden gave some hope to Sixers’ fans.



<h2>James Harden’s reunion with Joel Embiid</h2>



James Harden was among the celebrities at the spectacular party thrown by entrepreneur Michael Rubin on July 4th. In such a very special day, the list of names at the reunion was incredible. Tom Brady, Kylian Mbappe, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez or Ben Affleck.







Harden went to his official Instagram account and posted a picture with Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris. “Great Fellowship” was the message as the three of them are smiling and having fun in the famous white party. 


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So, this a shocker for thousands of Sixers’ fans. If James Harden wants to leave Philadelphia, why does he appear clearly enjoying himself with his teammates. It’s true that everything off the court is a different story. However, in this specific situation, the image is tremendous. 



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James Harden has a surprising message for Sixers' fans - Bolavip US

James Harden has a surprising message for Sixers' fans

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> have once again left a lot to be desired when it mattered the most, falling shorter than expected in the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> playoffs. Now, the team is facing an uncertain future with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a> reportedly wanting out.



The Beard picked up his $35.6 million but to work on a trade this offseason. This situation definitely threatens the Sixers’ aspirations, since Harden originally arrived to help Joel Embiid challenge for the championship. 



Of course, the 33-year-old has already drawn interest around the league and Philly has reportedly been engaged in conversations with other teams. However, it looks like the front office still hopes to convince Harden to change his mind.



<h2>Rumor: 76ers want to convince Harden to stay</h2>



According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey as well as other executives want James Harden to stay in the City of Brotherly Love:



“I think there’s two rails with this James Harden situation. You have an organization that would still love to keep him in Philadelphia for the season. Daryl Morey, their president, he’s got a long history with James Harden, and certainly, I think if there’s a way as the summer goes on to try to convince him that they can still make this work together, that he has a chance to compete for a championship, they’ve got a new coach Nick Nurse with the Sixers,” Woj said, via SixersWire.



“At the same time, they are talking to teams. The Clippers remain a team very interested in James Harden. They’ve been looking for a point guard there the last couple of years. I think those are conversations that will evolve, but you saw with Daryl Morey a couple years ago with Ben Simmons, he slow played it. They were unsuccessful in getting Ben Simmons back into the fold, but they didn’t have the relationship with Simmons that this group does have, especially Morey he has with Harden, but I think this is gonna be again like Portland’s situation. One that may play out over the summer. There may be no quick resolution. We have a lot of time before training camp in September.“


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It wasn’t that long ago that the Sixers made an effort to get Harden, so it makes sense if they want to try it at least one more time before giving up. Whether Harden has any interest in running things back remains to be seen.

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NBA Rumors: 76ers may have an unexpected plan for James Harden

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