James Harden Misses Media Day, Waiting For Trade

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden decided to skip the team's media day on Monday as he's sticking to his trade request. As reported by Adrian Wojnarowski, the Sixers and Clippers did have another discussion but they didn't get any closer to a deal. There's also no "traction" with any other team at the moment. Daryl […]

Contract Year Players To Target In 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball

We are inching closer to the 2023-24 NBA season, which means it's time to start thinking fantasy basketball. It's time to visualize who you can snag at the top of your board, which players can be sneaky breakouts, and who will become your DFS darlings over the course of the season. The NBA is implementing […]

Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2023-2024 Drafts - Top 300 for Points Leagues

The 2022-2023 NHL season has come and gone in the blink of an eye with some calling the playoffs ‘the most exciting playoffs in a long time’ due to the numerous upsets and teams who caught fire at the right time. Eventually, the Vegas Golden Knights returned to the Stanley Cup Finals, the second trip […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Expected To Sign With 76ers

Free-agent forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The 27-year-old hasn't seen any suitors while hanging around in free agency until now, even though he averaged 20.3 points per game for the Hornets last year. He would provide some much-needed offense […]

Tyrese Maxey Expected To Become 25-Point Scorer In 2023-24

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is seen as a player who should put up 25 points per game next season. NBA skills coach Drew Hanlen, who has worked with the young Sixers guard, noted that he would be "disappointed" if Maxey doesn't average 25 points in 2023-24. Maxey notched a career-high 20.3 points last season, […]

Clippers Move On From James Harden Trade

The Los Angeles Clippers were reportedly the desired trade spot for superstar guard James Harden this offseason. Harden has quickly become frustrated in Philadelphia and made it known he wants to be traded this offseason. The Clippers and 76ers discussed a possible Harden trade, but they never finalized anything. Now, it appears the Clippers are […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Signs With 76ers

Free-agent forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. This news comes a week after the Miami Heat were reportedly the favorites to sign Oubre. Last season, Oubre averaged a career-high 20.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1,1 assists in 48 games with the Charlotte Hornets. Oubre was […]

Nick Nurse Believes Paul Reed Is Ready To Take A Step Up

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Paul Reed has a big fan in new head coach Nick Nurse, who believes the 24-year-old can do a lot more for the team. "He's had a great summer -- amazing. He's really worked," Nurse said of Reed on Patrick Beverley's podcast. "From the moment I got the job, he got in […]

NBA Stock Check: Every Eastern Conference Team

Projecting success in the NBA can be really challenging! Despite player movement being at an all-time high, franchises must navigate an 82-game schedule while avoiding serious injuries to star players. Every piece of the puzzle matters, especially considering the new CBA that punishes franchises for overspending by assessing a luxury tax. With all the major […]

Tyrese Maxey Believes Sixers Can Be Competitive Without James Harden

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey still has faith in the team's ability to compete even if James Harden gets his wish and moves on from the organization ahead of the 2023-24 NBA campaign. "I think with the position that the Sixers are in, we can't ever see a season as 'a wash.' We have talent. […]

NBA Stock Check: Every Western Conference Team

In a league where team/player loyalty holds the weight of a long-term contract, projecting success in the NBA is challenging. Despite superstars vacating franchises at what feels like an annual rate, franchises must trek through the progressively stale 82-game schedule to win the highly-coveted Larry O'Brien trophy. Every piece of the puzzle matters, especially considering […]

NBA Power Rankings: Every Team's Starting Shooting Guard for the 2023-2024 Season

Today I’ll be ranking the starting shooting guards of each NBA team for the 2023-2024 season. This ranking is based both on each player’s individual talent as well as their fit on their respective teams.  Please keep in mind that some teams have traditional point guards playing the shooting guard position on their roster. I […]

Mac McClung Agrees To Partially Guaranteed Deal With Magic

Free agent guard Mac McClung has agreed to a partially guaranteed deal with the Orlando Magic, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The 24-year-old took social media by storm after winning the 2023 NBA Dunk Contest but remained a two-way player for the 76ers and only appeared in two games last year. With the […]

James Harden Will Be Fined For Comments About Daryl Morey

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden will be fined by the NBA for calling Daryl Morey a "liar" and saying that he would never play for a franchise that he's a part of. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Harden will have to cough up $100k for these comments after the league investigated the situation. Reportedly, […]

NBA Power Rankings: Every Team's Starting Point Guard for the 2023-2024 Season

In today’s list, I’ll be ranking the starting point guards of each NBA team for the 2023-2024 season. This ranking is based on each player’s individual talent as well as their fit on their respective teams.  Keep in mind that some teams have multiple point guards on their roster. I will be using the official […]

Knicks Still Keeping An Eye On Joel Embiid

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is believed to be the next in line after the first domino falls in the James Harden saga. According to Yahoo's Vincent Goodwill, "Everyone is circling, waiting," and the Knicks are one of the teams keeping an eye on what unfolds from Harden's situation. Embiid could potentially request a trade […]

Alex Burns's Way Too Early Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2023-2024: Part 2

Life in the NBA moves fast. Less than four weeks ago, we witnessed the Nuggets deliver the city of Denver its first NBA title. Then came the NBA draft. And now, I'm sitting on the couch critiquing Summer League performances while stuffing my face with a bag of Cheetos. Oh, the irony of being a […]

NBA Opens Inquiry Into James Harden's Situation

Sources have told ESPN that the NBA has launched an inquiry regarding the situation surrounding James Harden's public criticism of the Philadelphia 76ers' president of basketball operations, Daryl Morey. Harden called Morey a "liar" at the start of the week and said he would "never be a part of an organization that he's a part of." […]

James Harden Says Relationship With Sixers Is Beyond Repair

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has turned into the hottest news story in the league this offseason. After requesting a trade, then having Daryl Morey and the Sixers end trade discussions, he went on the record during his China tour and called Morey a liar and said he would never play for a franchise that […]

76ers Expect James Harden To Appear At Training Camp

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden recently called the team's lead executive Daryl Morey a liar. This comes after the team said they weren't pursuing any trades involving Harden. The 33-year-old has said he has no plans of being at training camp. However, a player that decides to withhold their services for more than 30 days […]

James Harden Calls Daryl Morey A Liar

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden recently said that Daryl Morey is a liar and that he will not be part of any organization associated with Morey. This comes after a video surfaced about the Sixers organization saying they wouldn't be pursing trade talk involving Harden. This is obviously frustrating news to Harden who has made […]

76ers Sign Javonte Smart To Exhibit 10 Contract

The Philadelphia 76ers signed guard Javonte Smart to an Exhibit 10 deal on Sunday. The 24-year-old played for the 76ers throughout the summer league where he averaged 15.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.3 steals per game across eight appearances. Smart has seen 17 games of NBA action in the 2021-22 season and most […]

76ers Have Ended Trade Talks Involving James Harden

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden remains in limbo, with ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reporting that the team has ended trade talks involving the disgruntled star. The Sixers have been in talks with the Los Angeles Clippers -- Harden's preferred destination -- but nothing has come to fruition. Sources have also told Wojnarowski that Harden is unhappy […]

Joel Embiid Seeking To Be In "Best Shape Of His Life"

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is aiming to be in the "best shape of his life" in 2023-24, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. "He wants to come back in the best shape of his life and so when you talk about players losing weight and all that, that is a goal that he has set," […]

Points Leagues Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2023-24 by Dennis Clausen

The 2022-23 NBA season came and went, with the Denver Nuggets coming away with the franchise's first championship, defeating the Heat 4-1. Some other notable happenings transpired during the year, including LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the all-time scoring leader. Not surprisingly, the league's Most Valuable Player was a hot topic, as usual. […]

James Harden Trade Discussions Expected To Pick Back Up

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden still stands by his trade request and Daryl Morey remains in trade discussions with mainly the Los Angeles Clippers. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, those discussions are expected to pick up again soon. Terance Mann remains one of the keys to a deal between the two sides and […]

Tyrese Maxey Contract Extension On Hold

According to 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, the franchise will wait before offering a contract extension to guard Tyrese Maxey. While Morey is high on the 2020 first-round pick, "the quirk of the CBA" will allow Philly to add "a significant player next year" before the club turns its attention to him. Maxey […]

James Harden Trade Talks Still Ongoing

According to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, talks between the 76ers and Clippers surrounding guard James Harden are still ongoing. Everyone knows the former MVP doesn't want to be in Philadelphia, giving LA an edge in discussions. But president of basketball operations Daryl Morey isn't budging on what he wants back while also hoping to […]

Montrezl Harrell Suffers Torn ACL

Philadelphia 76ers forward Montrezl Harrell (knee) is likely done for the season after suffering an injury during a recent workout. The 29-year-old has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and meniscus after undergoing an MRI on his right knee Wednesday. This is a tough blow after Harrell recently signed a one-year deal with the Sixers. […]

Biggest Moves of the 2023 NBA Offseason - Fred VanVleet, Jordan Poole, Kristaps Porzingis, Bradley Beal

It's a crazy time of year around the National Basketball Association. Not long after the Denver Nuggets captured the franchise's first championship, French big man Victor Wembanyama was the top pick of the 2023 Draft. While new talent entering the league is all well and good, nothing turns the NBA upside down quite like the beginning […]