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The Philadelphia 76ers would like to re-sign James Harden, but they believe there are alternate paths they can take if he does to decide to leave the franchise in free agency. Harden has been most closely linked with the Houston Rockets should he leave the Sixers. "The Sixers are not desperate," said Brian Windhorst of re-signing Harden. "While they absolutely want James Harden … [Read more...] about Sixers Want To Re-Sign James Harden But Not ‘Desperate’ To Do So

NBA veteran player and coach Bobby Jackson is joining Nick Nurse's staff with the Philadelphia 76ers. Nurse was recently hired as the Sixers next head coach, replacing Doc Rivers. Jackson spent the last two seasons as the head coach of the Stockton Kings of the G League. Prior to that, Jackson was an assistant coach with the Sacramento Kings for three seasons. … [Read more...] about Bobby Jackson To Join Sixers Coaching Staff

Doc Rivers said he expects to return as the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers next season following the team's season-ending Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics. "Yeah. I think I have two years left," said Rivers. Rivers, who was hired following the bubble season, concluded his third year as Sixers coach. Joel Embiid echoed his enthusiasm for Rivers' return. "Coach has been … [Read more...] about Doc Rivers On Returning As Sixers Coach Next Season: ‘I Have Two Years Left’

James Harden has been linked with a possible return to the Houston Rockets for several months and the second round exit of the Philadelphia 76ers did nothing to change that possibility. Harden has a $35.64 million player option for next season with the Sixers. "It may ultimately be a leverage play for James Harden," Adrian Wojnarowski said. "Houston may be his way to get him … [Read more...] about James Harden ‘Very Serious’ About Return To Rockets; Winning Lottery Wouldn’t Change Houston’s Plans

James Harden has an intriguing decision this offseason where he appears to be choosing between re-signing with the Philadelphia 76ers where he can continue to compete for a title in the Eastern Conference, or return to the Houston Rockets in a rebuilding situation in a place that may be more agreeable for him on a personal level. "I don't know what Harden is going to do," said … [Read more...] about Rockets ‘Think’ James Harden Will Sign With Them