Despite another second-round playoff exit, which has been followed by another drama-filled offseason, Sixers owner Josh Harris believes Philadelphia is in an enviable position, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.
“The situation with James Harden is unfortunate,” Harris told ESPN. “I want this to work out for all sides, including James. But we have to keep our eye on the big picture, which is that we’re still a contending team and most teams in the NBA would change places with us in five minutes.”
Here’s more on the 76ers:
- Harden took to Instagram in response to Shelburne’s report that he was “pouting” earlier this year over a perceived All-Star snub. The former league MVP’s message was simple: “Lies,” he wrote.
- Sixers big man Filip Petrusev had an impressive performance for Serbia in the team’s World Cup quarterfinal victory over Lithuania, notching 17 points (on 7-of-8 shooting) and six rebounds in just 17 minutes of action. However, the 2021 second-round pick says his right ankle still isn’t 100%, per Cesare Milanti of Eurohoops. “I had the injury in the first game. So, I am not where I am supposed to be physically,” said Petrusev, who missed two games in the first round of group play. “I was just glad I could help (Nikola) Milutinov. He had so much work on defense guarding (Jonas) Valanciunas. He did a great job. That was the opportunity for me to step in, especially in the offense, and contribute.”
- The uncertainty surrounding Harden’s situation has created question marks up and down the roster, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer writes (subscriber link). How new head coach Nick Nurse will construct the offense, Tyrese Maxey‘s role, and how Joel Embiid might adjust without Harden are among the most pressing questions posed by Mizell.
- In an opinion piece for The Philadelphia Inquirer, David Murphy shares some thoughts on the reported addition of Danny Green, and how the lead guard spot might be handled sans Harden.
If Portland was smart they would go after harden. It’s the only other option besides Miami. They got out of a long term contract with Liliard for an expiring one. He’s ose to the same caliber player and Philly might actually offer something good up.
The problem is, Portland to scared that fans will turn on them, but the reality is, fans don’t matter in today’s NBA. They need to stop being weak and do the trade.
Portland is being strong…
Trading for Harden would be the weak move…
They’d waste Dame’s trade value on a player who is toast and will likely ask for a trade in 6 months…
Strong for what? Dame ain’t got no value.
No.
Portland isn’t trying to win next year so I don’t see why they would want Harden. They would be better served to get some young pieces in return for Dame.
I ain’t no one giving up you g players for Liliard contract
Trade Lillard to the Heat already for Lowry, Jaime Jaquez, Jovic, Orlando Robinson, future considerations and four first rd picks. Wolves Conley and A Edwards for Lillard and a 2nd. Lillard for 76s T Harris, Maxey and a pick. Boston . Brogdon, White, Walsh and picks for Lillard
Seems Josh Harris is smoking the same garbage as Norman Powell
Huh?
But Powell is the number 1. We could been like the Celtics right now Toronto
This team ain’t going anywhere with Harden…
They are stuck waiting for another team to get desperate enough to think Harden is better than what they have…
And given what happened last time he wanted out, he won’t be increasing his trade value if he does spend time on the court for the 76ers…
In Ramona’s defense the dude always looks like he is pouting
If I’m the Portland Trail Blazers I don’t want James Harden nowhere near my young guys.
He really helped Maxey take the next step of improvement.
Nikola it’s time to come