We break down Thursday night's Suns-Magic matchup, providing our best bet and favorite player prop bet for this East-West showdown.
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We break down Wednesday night's Cavaliers-76ers matchup, providing our best bet and favorite player prop bet for this pivotal Eastern Conference showdown.
Here is everything you need to know about 76ers vs. Cavaliers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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TSN's Scott Rafferty breaks down the biggest reason behind Joel Embiid's best season yet.
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In an exclusive interview with The Sporting News, Mac McClung talked about his dunk contest performance, his ongoing journey, and the love he has for his hometown.
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We break down Tuesday night's Timberwolves-76ers matchup, providing our best bets and a DraftKings Showdown lineup for this cross-conference matchup.
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Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns have a little bit of history, but will they be available for Tuesday's game between the 76ers and Timberwolves?
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Here is everything you need to know about Bucks vs. 76ers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
We break down Friday night's Nets-Celtics matchup, providing our best bet, favorite player prop, and DFS Showdown contest lineup for this divisional contest.
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It was a frantic finish in Dallas as the Mavericks held on for a 133-126 win over the 76ers as Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic both delivered 40-point games. If you missed any of the action, The Sporting News has you covered with all the live updates and highlights from tonight's contest.
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We break down Thursday night's Sixers-Mavericks matchup, providing our best bet and favorite player prop for this pivotal prime-time contest.
Aside from the fact that Chamberlain hit 100 points, what do you really know about his historic game? Let's go back 60 years to learn more about Chamberlain's performance.
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Kyrie Irving and James Harden are set to face off on Thursday when the Mavericks host the 76ers.
Jimmy Butler returns to Philadelphia for a rematch of last year's Eastern Conference Semifinals.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates from Celtics vs. 76ers on Saturday. Check out all of the highlights you may have missed right here.
Here is everything you need to know about 76ers vs. Celtics, including TV and streaming options for the game.
The 76ers guard offered his support to John Hao, a Harden fan who was left paralyzed after being wounded in the Feb. 13 mass shooting on MSU's campus.
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Ja Morant and the Grizzlies will take on Joel Embiid and the 76ers on Thursday.
The Delaware Blue Coats, the G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers, are benefiting in a major way from Mac McClung's outstanding performance at the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
People inside — and outside — the NBA world were quick to take to Twitter in reaction to the show that Mac McClung put on.
Here's everything we know about Embiid's status ahead of All-Star Weekend.
Thybulle finds a new home after struggling to find his footing in Philadelphia this season. The 25-year-old is averaging career lows across the board, including just 2.7 points in just 12.1 minutes per game.
Will Joel Embiid be cleared for Sunday's matchup against the Knicks? Here's the latest on his status.
Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid will go head-to-head when the 76ers host the Nuggets on Saturday.
If you come at Joel Embiid, you best not miss.
Ben Simmons was greeted with a loud chorus of boos in his return to Philadelphia, as the 76ers extended their win streak to six games.
Feb. 10 marks the one-year anniversary of the deal that saw James Harden and Ben Simmons swap teams. How does that trade look today?
Stephen Noh
Here is everything you need to know about Nets vs. 76ers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Here is everything you need to know about Clippers vs. 76ers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
James Harden has shown why 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey was so eager to place the 10-time All-Star alongside Joel Embiid.
The 76ers are beginning to click and with Tyrese Maxey's imminent return, they'll soon receive a big boost to the momentum.
Could James Harden rejoin the Rockets in free agency?
With five games of action spanning the entirety of the day, The Sporting News has you covered with tip-off times and how to watch each NBA game on Christmas Day.
The Knicks will host the 76ers at Madison Square Garden on Christmas.
For the 15th straight year, basketball fans get to unwrap the gift of five NBA games on Christmas Day, a tradition that will never get old.
Our Christmas NBA DraftKings tournament lineup features an All-Star center and two quality veteran guards from the Celtics-Bucks game. Check out our picks and strategy advice ahead of your daily fantasy basketball tournaments.
Stephen Curry left the Warriors' game on Dec. 14 with a shoulder injury. Will the star guard be available for Friday's game against the 76ers?
Through 24 games, P.J. Tucker has been a glaring weak spot even when accounting for his limited offensive role.
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. 76ers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
The 76ers are expected to have some help on the way as James Harden is nearing his return from a foot injury.
According to reports, Harden has suffered a right foot tendon strain that will sideline him indefinitely.
Embiid's left foot injury comes during a recent stretch of dominant play.
The Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks will square off on Monday, with Joel Embiid's availability for the game up in the air.
With some bad blood between the 76ers fans and Ben Simmons, Charles Barkley says the Aussie has to make amends for the way he left town.
Ben Simmons was welcomed back to Philadelphia with plenty of boos as the shorthanded 76ers closed out a 115-106 win against the Nets.
Ben Simmons is set to make his highly anticipated return to Philadelphia on Tuesday night.
Ben Simmons will face the 76ers for the first time since being traded to the Nets. While his exit was messy, there's no denying he was a force of nature in Philadelphia.
Nine months after the Ben Simmons saga in Philadelphia ended, the former No. 1 overall pick is back in the City of Brotherly Love to face his old team.
ESPN's lead NBA Draft analyst, Jonathan Givony, had an incredibly accurate scouting report on Ben Simmons after his freshman year of college.
The reception in Simmons' return will rival that of other notable stars that drew the ire of fans as they left as free agents or via trade. Let's look back at some of the most notable.
Ben Simmons knows a thing or two about the wrath of Philadelphia sports fans.
Sixers big man Montrezl Harrell didn't appreciate an opposing player returning to the floor after the final buzzer, and a bizarre scene unfolded at the Wells Fargo Center.
Embiid is just a few nights removed from a historic performance. Will he do more of the same against two of the league's premier big men?
Embiid was lucky to avoid an ejection in the third quarter of Friday night's game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid have quietly had some of the best one-on-one battles in the NBA in recent years.
Here's everything you need to know to watch 76ers vs. Bucks on Friday.
Joel Embiid uncorked two dominant games in two days, the likes of which nobody has seen since
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Doc Rivers is yet again on the hot seat. How much of the criticism against him is fair, and how much is undeserved?
Here is everything you need to know about 76ers vs. Hawks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Here is everything you need to know about 76ers vs. Suns, including TV and streaming options for the game.
From up-and-coming hot shot assistants to proven veterans, who are the top available head coach candidates right now?
The 76ers are off to a subpar 1-4 start, can Doc Rivers help right the ship before it's too late?
Our Thursday night NBA DraftKings tournament lineup features a star point guard and a rookie making his first NBA start. Check out our picks and strategy advice ahead of your daily fantasy basketball tournaments.
There's much more to Pascal Siakam's hot start to the season than his eye-popping numbers.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from 76ers vs. Celtics on Tuesday. Catch up on the action right here.
Joel Embiid is one of the most dominant players in the league today, but how does he stack up against the most dominant big man ever in Shaquille O'Neal?
Depth was an issue for the 76ers last season. Now, they roll around 10 deep.
Our NBA Opening Night DraftKings tournament lineup features two superstars and a trio of young players who are looking to build off what they did last season. Check out our picks and strategy advice ahead of your daily fantasy basketball tournaments.
"I don't have any anger or hate towards him," Simmons said of Embiid. "He is who he is and I am who I am."
Here's the case for why the 76ers, Hawks and Pelicans could break out this season.
It's been a while since we heard from Ben Simmons, but the three-time All-Star chatted with JJ Redick for over an hour ahead of the 2022-23 season.
During a traffic stop in May, Harrell, his associate, and two state troopers engaged in a conversation that covered all things NBA.
Most of the players in the 2016 NBA Draft are entering their prime, making it an interesting time to revisit it.
Over the years, the sneaker king persona has taken on a life of its own as PJ Tucker's reputation precedes him inside and outside of basketball circles.
Adidas has made a splash in the basketball market in recent years led by Derrick Rose and James Harden's signature shoes.
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The 2021-22 season ended in disappointing fashion for the 76ers. How did Philadelphia respond? By having one of the best offseasons in the league.
The NBA announced that 2022 Opening Night will display both teams from last year's NBA Finals when the Celtics host the 76ers and the Warriors host the Lakers.
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Ben Simmons and the 76ers have reportedly reached a settlement on the grievance over the All-Star guard's withheld pay from the 2021-22 season.
The NBA is reportedly investigating the 76ers' biggest offseason signings.
While the rest of the NBA was monitoring the status of Kevin Durant, Philadelphia president of basketball operations Daryl Morey was quietly building a contender.
After declining his $47.4 million player option for next season, James Harden is reportedly signing a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
With James Harden taking a pay cut, the 76ers have been able to bring in more reinforcements, but will it be enough to make them a genuine contending team?
The Salt Lake City Summer League tips off on Tuesday, July 5 with the Jazz, Thunder, Grizzlies, and 76ers in action.
Don't be surprised, there are still 10 excellent free agents that remain unsigned.
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The Sporting News has you covered with updates on all Harden-related news and rumors.
Where do the Philadelphia 76ers land in the draft order? Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft.
James Harden isn't the MVP candidate he once was, but he's still one of the NBA's premier scorers and passers. Is he destined to re-sign with the 76ers?
Two columns in The Sporting News captured the differing ways 76ers star and Philadelphia icon Allen Iverson could be viewed during his career, the good and the maddening.
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Julius Erving was The Sporting News' 1980-81 Player of the Year, as voted on by his fellow players, and would go on to win the 1981 MVP award, his first in the NBA after having been the ABA MVP three times.
Joel Embiid might be known for his online trolling, but his latest joke could have some truth behind it.
The Lakers seem to be in a 'never-say-die' pattern with Rivers.
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The Sixers have 24 million reasons not to fire Doc Rivers.
Danny Green went down with an injury in the first quarter of the Sixers' Game 6 clash with the Heat.
This is the second year Embiid has called out a teammate following Philadelphia's exit from the playoffs.
What options are available to the Sixers and James Harden in his upcoming contract negotiations?
Butler scored 32 points in the Heat's Game 6 victory over the Sixers.
The 76ers have been eliminated by the Heat in six games in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Here's everything you need to know about 76ers vs. Heat, including a full schedule for the second-round series.
Joel Embiid may still be playing in the postseason but here's why Nikola Jokic deserves to win the MVP over the Sixers' big man.
According to TNT's Charles Barkley, Joel Embiid played poorly in Game 5 because he didn't win the MVP award.
Kyle Lowry missed the first two games of the series before returning for Games 3 and 4, but he appeared to have reaggravated the injury in Miami's Game 4 loss.
The return of Joel Embiid has meant big things for the 76ers, who have evened their series with the Heat at two games apiece.
Harden exploded for 16 points in the fourth quarter to close out a victory for the 76ers and even the series at 2-2.
Joel Embiid didn't save the day by himself but his presence lifted the 76ers into a win they desperately needed.
The injury occurred in Philadelphia's Game 6 win over Toronto in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.
The Heat have gotten out to a commanding series lead over the 76ers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, and Kyle Lowry could soon be on the way to add more help.
Back at home at the Wells Fargo Center, can the 76ers pull a game back on the Heat?
Without Joel Embiid for the first two games of the series, the 76ers desperately needed All-Star guard James Harden to step up. That hasn't been the case and Philadelphia has fallen into a 2-0 hole to the Heat.
Behind big nights from Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, the Heat held off a late push from the 76ers to take Game 1.
Kyle Lowry has been out since Game 4 of the first-round against the Hawks with a hamstring injury.
The 76ers were outscored by 22 points with DeAndre Jordan on the floor in Game 1.
James Harden's poor Game 1 performance can't happen again if the Sixers want to beat the Heat in the second round.
Here's how to watch NBA Playoff games, plus an updated bracket and broadcast information for the first four games of each series.
Jimmy Butler takes on his former team the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the postseason, two years removed from his free agency departure.
What is Embiid's status? Here are the latest updates on the MVP candidate ahead of Philadelphia's second-round matchup with Miami.
It's hard to imagine many — if any — thinking Max Strus would be starting on a title contender this soon after he went undrafted in 2019.
Can the 76ers overcome the absence of Joel Embiid in Game 1 of their series against the Miami Heat?
Joel Embiid has made the NBA Playoffs in five of his six seasons. Each time, he's had to play through injury.
The Heat cruised past the Hawks in five games, while the 76ers needed six games to defeat the Raptors after taking a 3-0 lead in the series.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Raptors vs. 76ers on Thursday. Check out the complete results from Game 6.
The offseason begins for the Raptors, who were eliminated by the 76ers in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.
To better understand the extent of Joel Embiid's injury, The Sporting News reached out to our medical expert, Dr. Michael S. George of the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, Texas.
Can the Raptors come back from down 3-0 to force a Game 7 against the 76ers?
With the 76ers in danger of squandering a 3-0 series lead to the Raptors, pressure is mounting on the team and head coach Doc Rivers.
After James Harden attempted just 11 shots in a crucial game, Joel Embiid didn't hold back when sharing what needs to change.
No team in NBA history has ever come back from a 3-0 series deficit as the Raptors look to pull off the impossible against the 76ers.
The Raptors will send this series back to Toronto after handling the 76ers in Game 5.
The 76ers look to advance to the second round when they host the Raptors in Game 5.
Just when it appeared as if things were going perfectly for Joel Embiid and the 76ers during their first-round series against the Raptors, an apparent injury setback has emerged.
Rivers said he was "not going to sit here and complain" after the 76ers missed a chance to complete the sweep against the Raptors.
The Raptors will live to fight another game after Pascal Siakam went for a playoff career-high 34 points to lead Toronto to victory over the 76ers in Game 4.
Pascal Siakam recorded a new playoff career-high with 34 points and the series will head back to Philadelphia for Game 5. The Sporting News tracked live updates from throughout Game 4 of the first-round series.
The 76ers look to become the first team to advance to the second round as they eye a sweep of the Raptors in Game 4.
Joel Embiid buried a clutch 3-pointer in the final second of Game 3 to help the 76ers defeat the Raptors in overtime.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Raptors vs. 76ers on Wednesday. Check out the complete results from Game 3.
The first-round series shifts to Toronto following a pair of dominant wins from Joel Embiid and the 76ers.
As time ran out in the 76ers' Game 2 win over the Raptors, cameras captured an exchange between Sixers MVP candidate Joel Embiid and Raptors head coach Nick Nurse.
Joel Embiid's 31 points and 11 rebounds led the 76ers on a night where they led by as many as 29 points.
Fans tuning in to watch 76ers playoff games may notice a reptilian intruder on the court. Here's why it's there.
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The Raptors could be shorthanded as they try to bounce back from a blowout Game 1 loss to the 76ers.
Barnes suffered a left ankle sprain in the fourth quarter of Game 1 against the 76ers and did not return.
Tyrese Maxey was unguardable in Game 1 as the 21-year-old poured in a playoff career-high 38 points to lead the 76ers past the Raptors.
From a key matchup to watch to our TSN staff predictions, here's everything you need to know about the first-round matchup between the 76ers and Raptors.
There's something of a rivalry brewing between the Raptors and 76ers, who will meet in the opening round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.
By winning the 2021-22 NBA scoring title, Joel Embiid has made history on a number of fronts.
With only days remaining in the 2021-22 NBA season, the league's leading scorers are currently separated by less than 0.5 points per game.
Ben Simmons has reportedly filed a grievance to challenge nearly $20 million of salary withheld by the 76ers.
The 76ers gave up a 23-2 run in the fourth quarter as their offense ground to a halt, with Rivers placing the responsibility on James Harden's shoulders.
Embiid said that he thought Philly fans 'didn't feel like they were heard' as they implored Simmons to improve his game and shoot the ball.
Giannis Antetokounmpo's game-saving block for the Milwaukee Bucks against the Philadelphia 76ers was just the latest of a number of times the Greek Freak has rescued his team with his defensive prowess.
James Harden hasn't been a Sixer for long, but he's all-in on new teammate Joel Embiid.
James Harden is dealing with a hamstring injury that has sidelined him for six games since being acquired by the 76ers at the trade deadline.
As the Philadelphia 76ers prepare to make a playoff push in April, they continue to monitor and manage the bothersome left hamstring of All-Star guard James Harden.
The two MVP frontrunners went toe-to-toe in Philly and while Joel Embiid outscored Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets big man had the last laugh, walking away with the win.
We looked at the 15 closest MVP races in modern NBA history to find out whether head-to-head records matter when it comes to picking MVPs.
Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo spoke with The Sporting News about the new golden age of centers in the NBA, beginning with MVP candidates Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic.
Both Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic are enjoying incredible regular seasons so far. While a legitimate case can be made for either one of them to be named MVP of the 2021-22 NBA season, who is leading the race?
The Philadelphia crowd came to boo Ben Simmons but ended up booing their own team as Kevin Durant led the Nets to a 29-point win at Wells Fargo Center.
The budding rivalry between the 76ers and the Nets has everyone salivating for a seven-game series and despite the off-court storylines surrounding both teams, it's the matchup between Joel Embiid and Kevin Durant that is emerging as the best subplot.
With his first 3-pointer of the night against his former team, James Harden passed Reggie Miller for third on the NBA's all-time 3-pointers made list.
Even though Ben Simmons didn't suit up for his return to Philadelphia, he was present on the Nets bench for the game.
As Ben Simmons makes his return to Philadelphia, a debate has begun regarding whether the former All-Star deserves recognition in his return.
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Once considered a foundational piece of "The Process," Simmons is now with the Brooklyn Nets and there is no love lost between the Australian and his former team.
Ben Simmons has been ruled out for his return to Philadelphia due to return to "competition reconditioning/back soreness." However, the All-Star guard is expected to sit on the bench.
Ben Simmons won't play against the 76ers on Thursday, but he will be on the bench with his new team. Kevin Durant told reporters what advice he gave Simmons ahead of Thursday's Philly reunion.
James Harden and Joel Embiid have now played five games together. The results are better than anyone could've expected.
In his first four games playing alongside James Harden, Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists while shooting 64.9 percent from the field and 70.0 percent from the 3-point line.
TSN's Scott Rafferty breaks down the importance of one particular play from James Harden's debut with the 76ers.
James Harden's highly-anticipated 76ers debut did not disappoint, going off for 27 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds in a win.
James Harden's 76ers debut did not disappoint as the All-Star guard poured in 27 points to go with 12 assists and eight rebounds in a blowout win.
After five seasons as teammates in Philadelphia, the split between Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons became official with the Feb. 10 trade that sent Simmons to the Nets.
If you could pick any player in history, with the hopes of winning the title immediately, not knowing the era, rules, coach, or teammates — who would you choose?
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If you could pick any player in history, with the hopes of winning the title immediately, not knowing the era, rules, coach, or teammates -- who would you choose?
Is LeBron James closer to Magic Johnson or Michael Jordan? Is Giannis Antetokounmpo more like Wilt Chamberlain or Shaquille O'Neal? We compared every 2022 NBA All-Star to one member of the 75th anniversary team.
The Boston Celtics huge 135-87 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers was the team's ninth straight win, solidifying their spot in the top six of the East standings.
They've been teammates for less than a week, but Joel Embiid is already trying to take a page out of James Harden's book.
For the first time since the blockbuster trade deadline deal between the 76ers and Nets, James Harden addressed the media as a member of his new team.
The Nets traded James Harden to the 76ers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round picks. Who won the trade? SN's Steph Noh breaks it all down.
While James Harden won't suit up for Philadelphia until after the All-Star break, his official introduction as a Sixer is the perfect time to look back at the timeline of the relationship between him and Daryl Morey over the years.
James Harden has worn the same number since high school but since his trade to the Philadephia 76ers, he will be wearing a brand new number on-court.
The 76ers received All-Star guard James Harden in a blockbuster trade deadline deal with the Nets, but when will the superstar be ready to suit up for his new team?
NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen will be James Harden's injury replacement following the announcement that the 76ers guard will be out through the All-Star break.
Joel Embiid's slam over Jarrett Allen is worthy of dunk of the year consideration.
Grab your popcorn, folks, because the Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons feud that has been simmering for years could become must-see TV. Following Simmons' trade to Brooklyn, Embiid has been not so subtle in his digs towards his former teammate.
The 76ers received All-Star guard James Harden in a blockbuster trade deadline deal with the Nets on Thursday. When will the superstar be ready to suit up for his new team?
The Kings, Pacers, Pelicans, Nets, Sixers, Celtics, and Blazers all pulled off big moves at the 2022 trade deadline. Who won and who lost?
Kevin Durant showed there is definitely some tension between himself and James Harden following the blockbuster trade that sent the guard to Philadelphia on Thursday. When selecting players for the upcoming All-Star Game, Durant avoided picking Harden and went with the Jazz's Rudy Gobert instead.
The 2022 NBA Trade Deadline has passed us by and there was no shortage of players, draft picks and teams active. Take a look at a by the numbers breakdown of all the deals that occurred.
When will basketball fans be able to see James Harden and Ben Simmons play against their old teams?
15 trades, 56 players and 24 draft picks. Making sense of the NBA trade deadline.
WIth Ben Simmons reportedly being traded to the Nets in a blockbuster deal for James Harden, we take a look back on "The Process" 76ers and where each player is now.
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There's no denying that James Harden and Joel Embiid form a dynamic one-two punch, but it won't necessarily be the most seamless fit on either end of the court.
With Ben Simmons reportedly being traded to the Nets for James Harden, we put "The Process" era under the microscope.
The Nets and 76ers have reportedly agreed to a blockbuster deal centered around James Harden and Ben Simmons. Here's everything you need to know about the trade.
Could the Nets really trade James Harden to an Eastern Conference rival before the NBA trade deadline?
The struggling Nets are in desperate need of an answer to their problems. As rumors swirl, could a James Harden-for-Ben Simmons swap actually help them in the immediate short term?
