Once again, Philadelphia comes from a disappointing season. Even though they made a massive trade to get <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-daryl-morey-explains-james-harden-true-impact-on-the-sixers-20220914-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Harden</a> while having Joel Embiid at the best level of his career, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-jalen-rose-explains-the-real-reason-ben-simmons-failed-with-the-sixers-20220818-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sixers</a> fell short of expectations when it mattered the most.
However, that’s part of the past now. The Sixers stayed busy in the offseason, signing coveted free agents <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-sixers-signing-of-pj-tucker-could-be-under-investigation-20220715-0034.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PJ Tucker</a> and Montrezl Harrell in an attempt to coming back stronger this year.
Daryl Morey is confident the team is on the right path, which is why it will run things back with head coach Doc Rivers and Harden. For Morey, however, the key to the 76ers’ success this season will not only rely on The Beard or Embiid.
<h2>Daryl Morey says 76ers have another key weapon besides Harden, Embiid</h2>
In an appearance on The Takeoff with John Clark podcast, Morey claimed that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-tyrese-maxey-takes-a-subtle-shot-at-ben-simmons-20220829-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tyrese </a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-tyrese-maxey-takes-a-subtle-shot-at-ben-simmons-20220829-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Maxey</a>’s contribution will be pivotal for the 76ers’ high aspirations in the 2022-23 NBA season.
“He’s key to our season,” Morey said, as quoted by NBC Sports. “Obviously the new players on the team I think are two-way players and are going to set the stage, but winning the title really comes down to your best players. And probably the key things are we need Joel to yet again give us an MVP-level performance; we need James to be just himself — we don’t even need five years ago James, we need the guy we saw last year for most of the games; but the biggest inflection point is probably we need Maxey to take another step forward.
“And he can do it. He’s putting the work in. Look, it’s really hard. His rookie year was way ahead of schedule. His second year was way, way ahead of schedule. And to ask him to do another leap forward is asking a lot, but we do need it. But I wouldn’t be surprised if he does it given how much time he puts in.”
No pressure at all on the 21-year-old… Embiid, Harden, and the veterans are the ones who must put the team on their backs. That said, the Sixers will also need Maxey to keep up with his good level in order to contend. But then again, he shouldn’t be the one to blame if things don’t go according to plan.
 
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Neither James Harden nor Joel Embiid: The Sixers’ key weapon, per Daryl Morey

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-jalen-rose-explains-the-real-reason-ben-simmons-failed-with-the-sixers-20220818-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> went through hell during the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-ben-simmons-to-make-big-sacrifice-for-nets-this-season-20220824-0025.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ben Simmons</a> saga. The former first-overall pick refused to play and claimed he was <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-nets-gm-says-no-surgery-can-fix-ben-simmons-20220512-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mentally distressed</a>, but the Sixers thought he was bluffing and withheld his salary.
Eventually, Simmons was traded, and they landed James Harden on the deal. Simmons didn’t suit up for the Brooklyn Nets as he was nursing an injured back, and he managed to recoup some of his forfeited money after filing a grievance against the Sixers.
That agreement officially closed the door on the Ben Simmons saga in Philadelphia. However, some of his former teammates may still hold grudges, and that’s why some speculate Tyrese Maxey may have taken a subtle <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-rick-pitino-makes-intriguing-prediction-about-ben-simmons-nets-20220824-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shot at him</a> in his latest interview.
<h2>NBA Rumors: Did Tyrese Maxey Take A Shot At Ben Simmons While Praising His Teammates?</h2>
“It’s really fun to be out there with guys that really care about winning and care about getting better,” Maxey told Yahoo Sports. “You know, James (Harden) coming to the team, he kind of fit right in; it was really amazing. And now we have guys like PJ Tucker, De’Anthony Melton, Danuel House. It’s going to be a lot of fun. I just can’t wait to get started.”
“The fanbase in Philadelphia is amazing. It’s second to none. Just the hard-working people that are always at the Wells Fargo Center, work extremely hard to get there. It just makes me feel real comfortable and feel like it’s (Philadelphia) home,” he added.
Shot at Simmons or not, Maxey has a valid point. The Sixers are a better team now than they were during the Simmons era, and it’s not just in basketball terms. They’re committed, they’re pushing for the same goal, and they’re willing to go to war for each other, which is more than they could say two years ago.

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NBA News: Tyrese Maxey takes a subtle shot at Ben Simmons

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As you may know by now, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/sixers-danny-green-issues-strong-warning-to-ben-simmons-nets-after-the-trade-20220223-0041.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> made one of the boldest moves in franchise history; trading away <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/joel-embiid-explains-how-his-relationship-with-ben-simmons-has-changed-20220222-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ben Simmons</a>, Seth Curry, and Andre Drummond to the Brooklyn Nets to land <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/james-harden-explains-why-he-joined-sixers-denies-leaving-nets-because-of-kyrie-irving-20220215-0034.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Harden.</a>
Joel Embiid has played at an MVP-caliber level throughout the whole season, taking his game up a notch in Simmons’ absence. Now, getting another top-notch scorer and playmaker by his side will make them even stronger candidates.
But even though Harden and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/joel-embiid-warns-ben-simmons-about-philly-homecoming-20220218-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Embiid</a> will rightfully get most of the attention, the former Houston Rockets star still thinks the Sixers have an ace up their sleeve for the playoffs: Tyrese Maxey.
<h2>Sixers News: James Harden Raves About Tyrese Maxey</h2>
“You love that young, turnt energy that he has. He’s getting more comfortable. He’s being ultra-aggressive,” Harden said.“He’s making the right reads. I can’t wait to have that pace. I feel like we can complement each other.”

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<h2>Harden Always Wanted To Play In Philly</h2>
Harden looks happy and excited about finally arriving in the City of Brotherly Love after all the speculation. Apparently, that’s the place where he wanted to play all along after leaving the Rockets:
“Originally, when I was going through everything that I was going through in Houston, Philly was my first choice,” Harden said, as quoted by Fadeaway World. “It just didn’t happen. I really don’t want to get into the Brooklyn situation.”
“I just knew for a very long time this was the perfect fit. Obviously, you have the best big man in the league in Joel,” the former MVP added. “And obviously the coaching… I’m just happy and blessed that I’m here, as Doc and everybody knows, and everybody wants to win, to be the last team standing, so I’m excited for that opportunity.”
Harden has struggled to find success in the playoffs and that’s been a bit of a stain in his otherwise flawless résumé. Now, he’s finally where he always wanted to be and there will be no more room for excuses.

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