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

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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.”


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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.

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

Clippers have made a decision about James Harden

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

<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.


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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

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 - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> have once again failed to go the distance in the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> Finals. Even so, the front office knows certain players are still pivotal for their aspirations. Needless to say, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid">Joel Embiid</a> leads that list.



Many thought James Harden could have also been part of that group, but it doesn’t matter anymore because he reportedly requested a trade after picking up his player option.



The upcoming season will be crucial for the Sixers, who have struggled to have a deep postseason run in recent years. Therefore, there’s another player besides Embiid who they reportedly consider untouchable.



<h2>Rumor: 76ers considers Tyrese Maxey untouchable</h2>



According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Philadelphia 76ers have already let other teams know that they won’t negotiate Tyrese Maxey in trade talks.



“Sixers want (it) to be known is that they are not going to trade Tyrese Maxey,” Windhorst said on ‘The Hoop Collective’, via SixersWire. “They have made this clear to various people over the recent days. They are also not going to extend his contract, which we’re gonna get into in a second. They want you to know that you can’t have Tyrese Maxey. Prime Michael Jordan is available? Don’t call. 25-year-old LeBron James is available? Lose our number. Giannis Antetokounmpo says ‘I want to be a Sixer.’ If Tyrese Maxey is the ask, just keep walking. Tyrese Maxey, I have been assured, will not be traded.”


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Maxey can be important for the future of the organization, so it would make sense if the organization decides not to part with him yet. That said, perhaps they don’t have many other options if they want to upgrade this roster.

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NBA Rumors: Joel Embiid teammate considered untouchable by Sixers - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden </a>is one of the greatest scorers in the history of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA.</a> But as such, he also has a long history of shortcomings, the latest coming with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers.</a>



Even so, Harden’s ego has often remained untouched. He always does what he wants, both on and off the court, and that’s how he’s handled every major career decision.



That’s why it wasn’t surprising to see that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houston Rockets</a> were actually a possibility for his next destination, and while Jalen Green didn’t seem too excited about that.



<h2>Jalen Green Wasn’t So Sure About A James Harden Comeback</h2>



“I think it can play both ways,” Green said on ‘Podcast P’. “It can help and hurt at the same time. I haven’t really talked to him too much about the rumors; I’m with you on that.”



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<h2>Harden Won’t Be Back In Houston Because Of Jalen Green’s Comments</h2>



Notably, the former MVP didn’t care for those comments. So, once again, driven by his ego, he pretty much shut the door on any potential comeback to the Rockets, per Kelly Iko:



“[James Harden] caught wind of Jalen’s podcast with Paul George, and he wasn’t too keen on some of the things Jalen Green was saying… For [Jalen] to say ‘it could be good, it could be bad,’ [James] didn’t like that very much,” Iko said.


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Green didn’t even take a shot at him; he just told the truth. Having a ball-dominant veteran next to a bunch of young players looking to develop could hurt their growth; that’s just a fact. Fortunately for them, that will no longer be the case.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving">Kyrie Irving </a>is in for a bit of a reality check right now. His <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> market has been mostly quiet, and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a> seem like the only strong suitor for his services right now.



That’s what happens when you become an unreliable player in the eyes of most front offices, regardless of how incredibly gifted and offensively talented you’re as a player.



Even so, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a> news could work in his favor. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, there’s a chance the Philadelphia 76ers look at him as a potential replacement for the former MVP.



<h2>NBA Rumors: Sixers Could Replace James Harden With Kyrie Irving</h2>



“There may be an option there for Kyrie Irving as he continues to assess that situation, so I would not be surprised if we see Kyrie wanting to investigate what’s going on in Philadelphia,” Windhorst said on Pardon The Interruption. “If Harden moves out, if there’s a window for him to come in.”



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Of course, this would most likely imply a sign-and-trade, and there are no indications of the Mavericks being interested in Harden, let alone facilitate a move somewhere else.


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But both parties could potentially sort things out with a three-team trade, and that’s also assuming that Kyrie would rather play for another hardnosed and demanding fanbase, as opposed to staying in Dallas with no state tax.

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Following a promising regular season that included <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid">Joel Embiid</a> winning the MVP, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> had another disappointing ending, falling short in the playoffs compared to their expectations.



Despite being contenders, they continue to struggle in the postseason. The 76ers formed a formidable Big Three with Embiid, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tobias-harris">Tobias Harris</a>. However, they could be losing two of these stars with Harden as the most likely considering he is becoming a free agent.


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In their most recent playoff run, Philadelphia lost to the Boston Celtics despite having a home game to close the series being up 3-2. That’s why Harris’ trade talks gained force lately. The player recently mentioned he felt disrespected by some fans in these types of discussions.



<h2>Tobias Harris addresses trade talks</h2>



Harris was already defended by his father last week with a huge statement. Torell, who is also the player’s agent, said that the team has been using his son poorly. But now it was his time for Tobias to fire back at the critics, especially to some fans who want him out of Philadelphia.



“Trade speculation, you know, casual Sixers fans, they’ll trade for a Crumbl cookie. But at the end of the day, they have to realize, you are not getting a 6’9” forward who can shoot 40% from three, guard other teams’ best player, shoot, post-up, drive, play 70-plus games a year”, Harris said via NBCSPhilly.



Harris expanded his thoughts on the 76ers’ chances of winning a title: “I believe we have the right talent to be a championship team, and we have the right pieces and the right culture. Every year in the NBA, teams shake up. And sometimes, the teams that stay together and build their culture, build their chemistry, those are the ones that prevail. I’m excited to come back, bring this group back, add a few pieces that help us out as a whole team and be ready to win”.

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It’s been more than two decades since the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Philadelphia 76ers</a> made it to the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NB</a>A Finals. James Harden and<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Joel Embiid</a> looked poised to break that curse last season, but it didn’t happen, obviously.



The Sixers have a long history of underperforming when it matters the most. That’s why parting ways with Doc Rivers after three years of second-round exits was a no-brainer.



But what if they fail to get over the hump with Nick Nurse as well? According to ESPN insider Nick Friedell, another heartbreak in the playoffs could lead Embiid to join the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-knicks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Knicks.</a>



<h2>NBA Rumors: Joel Embiid Could Be Traded To The Knicks</h2>



“There’s so much focus right now on James Harden, but what happens if they go back into the postseason and this team just cannot get through the brick wall that is the second round?” Friedell said on First Take. “What occurs then? It means, a year from now, we’re going to be sitting here, and the NBA world will be wondering, ‘Has Joel Embiid had enough?’ It is the question that has been rumbling underneath the surface around the league right now.”



“At what point does Joel Embiid look around and go, ‘It’s not happening for me, here, I need to go elsewhere,&apos;” Friedell continued. “I’m telling you all right now: the team to keep an eye on sits right here in New York City, and it’s the Knicks because they would love nothing more than to put every asset they have just like every other team and say, ‘Hey Joel come play at the Garden, come be around Jalen Brunson and be in a situation that is ready-made for you to compete for a title right away.&apos;”



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Of course, this is all wishful thinking at this point, especially because the Knicks aren’t exactly a contender either, but the Sixers could also choose to blow it up and start over from scratch if they fail to get it done with this roster again.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> let their fans down again, even in a year in which <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid">Joel Embiid</a> won the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> MVP award. However, their roster still has some interesting names, and the Dallas Mavericks are reportedly interested in one of their players to help Luka Doncic.



While the Sixers left much to be desired in the 2023 playoffs, the Mavs’ ending to the season was clearly more disappointing. Philly at least made the playoffs, Dallas did not even make the Play-In Tournament.



Trading for Kyrie Irving wasn’t enough to help Doncic succeed, which is why the front office is understood to be looking at players who could help the Slovenian star next season. One of their targets would be in the City of Brotherly Love.



<h2>Rumor: Mavericks eye Tobias Harris</h2>



According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Mavericks have joined a list of teams interested in Tobias Harris. However, the report claims the Sixers have no intention of trading the forward, unless they get something that significantly upgrades their roster in return:



“However, the Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, and Dallas Mavericks joined the previously mentioned Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, and Detroit Pistons as teams making inquiries about the 30-year-old’s availability, according to sources.


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… The reported deals go in line with their having no intention of trading Harris at this time. A move that drastically improves the team is the only thing that would budge them from their stance.”


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The Mavericks may not be able to offer the kind of package Philadelphia is reportedly expecting for Harris, but at least they’re exploring options to help Doncic.

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There was another sour ending for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a>. Following a promising regular season that included <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid">Joel Embiid</a> winning the MVP, the team formerly coached by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/doc-rivers">Doc Rivers</a> fell too early in the playoffs compared to their expectations.



Philadelphia formed a Big Three, completed by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a> and Tobias Harris. Led by Embiid’s stellar performances, they have been seen as contenders for a long time. However, the postseason is where they can’t thrive.


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What made their last run even more dramatic was that they were one win away from reaching the Eastern Conference Finals. They were up 3-2 against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a>, playing Game 6 at home. The elimination prompted some strong words from Harris’ father.



<h2>Tobias Harris’ father calls out the 76ers and Doc Rivers</h2>



Harris was traded to the 76ers in the middle of the 2018-2019 season after a good stint with the Los Angeles Clippers. He has become an importance player in the starting lineup for Philadelphia, but his father/agent had some bad comments. Despite not mentioning the coach, Rivers was part of the criticism considering he mentioned how poorly the team has been utilizing him.



“Tobias is an assassin scorer. Nobody in the league can stop him. Even when he was with the Clippers, he was an assassin scorer and the Pistons traded him for Blake Griffin. People were like ‘Aww, we’re just tanking now’, but he led them to the playoffs and then they traded him because they were got too good”, Torrel Harris said in an interview with the “Business of Sports” podcast.



However, his description of Tobias’ time in the 76ers was even more bold. “Ever since they traded him to the Sixers, they put him in the corner. They didn’t utilize him. He was not a priority in their offense and that’s kind of frustrating because if you’re a kick-butt player…you don’t want to be in the corner twiddling your thumb”.



“There was a stretch Embiid and Harden didn’t play for 15 games. He led the team and averaged over 25 points. Then they come back, ‘OK, well you gotta go back in the corner’. In the playoffs against Brooklyn, Tobias led them in that whole series. When they need him, he performs. Tobias is such a professional. He says ‘Hey, I’ll just do what they asked me to do. That’s what they want to do. I’m not gonna frown I’m not gonna complain. I’m a team guy’. Tobias, all about wanting to win a championship”, Tobias’ father explained regarding his son’s role.

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The Beard has failed to bring immediate success to the City of Brotherly Love, when that was exactly what the team was looking for with his arrival. Instead, nothing seemed to change for the Sixers in the playoffs.



There were moments in which Harden found chemistry with Joel Embiid, but not when the team really needed it. The Sixers are reportedly not giving up on Harden yet, but they would only re-sign him on a ‘team-friendly’ deal.



<h2>Rumor: Sixers would only bring back Harden on a team-friendly contract</h2>



(Via Kyle Neubeck of The Philly Voice)



“Harden returning to the Sixers on a team-friendly deal remains the focus of Philadelphia’s offseason, and it looks increasingly likely that they might be able to make that happen. The Houston Rockets are Harden’s biggest suitor outside of Philadelphia, but the indication is that they are not willing to go over the top with years or dollars to sign him specifically.



“Sources told PhillyVoice that Rockets owner Tillman Fertitta wants to establish a more solid culture alongside the arrival of head coach Ime Udoka, and Houston has shown interest in free agents Fred Van Vleet, Brook Lopez, and Dillon Brooks, among others.”


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Harden is not getting any younger (he turns 34 in August) and his constant changes of scenery also don’t help him at the time of pursuing a bigger contract. If the Sixers bring him back, it will probably be one of his last opportunities to contend.

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