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Philadelphia 76ers are currently sitting third in the eastern conference and preparing to take on the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The 76ers are 54-28 in the regular season and will heavily be relying on the services of their star players Joel Embiid and James Harden.
Certain interesting rumors were floating in the air about the 76ers before the first round of the playoffs begin which included their star performer James Harden. Harden has been an asset for the 76ers this season and will be vital if they are to contend for the title.
James Harden Trade rumors
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According to Colin Cowherd, James Harden might be getting traded back to The Houston Rockets in the offseason.
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Jan 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) reacts to his three point score against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
In his show The Herd with Colin Cowherd he said, “There are those odd murmurs that James Harden might leave and go back to Houston now I don’t understand that but that seems to be out in the ethos if you will and in the ecosystem, I should say.”?
James Harden was traded recently from The Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, and Andre Drummond.
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Philadelphia 76ers will be looking to beat their former players when the first round of playoffs begins on the 15th of April 2023.
Damian Lillard has a decision to make
While James Harden might be on his way back to Houston, according to Colin Cowherd, the 76ers might want to make a trade for Damian Lillard and make a team around him. He said on his show “If they flame out in the postseason It could be a tough offseason for Philadelphia and I am sure they would try to trade for Dame and remake the team that way.” In a recent interview with Stephen A. Smith, Dame said “I have a decision to make” if the Portland Trailblazers can’t compete for the NBA title. Well, if Damian Lillard does join the 76ers, it will be fun to watch him and Joel Embiid join hands and try to win the title together.
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It will be interesting to watch the developments as they take place during the postseason. Let us know your thoughts regarding the whole situation.
