He came from an injury and they had a very short time to play together and find chemistry for playoffs. It will be different this season because he now have time to get to work with Embiid and get that chemistry on court. And if he is really serious, Harden will work hard to get his body in shape to regain that athleticism back.


That is absolutely one factor. He is still adjusting to the new rule since he have been playing like that basically his whole career. But you cannot deny that he is out of shape too last season. A lot could change if he can get into shape.

Yeah, funny that they didn't give him that rookie contract when he was part of the team that bring them to the finals against the Bucks.


Tucker could be a replacement for Danny Green's shooting outside specially in close game. And then his toughness together with House on the defensive side. I think it's a good pickup for the Sixers as they need to improve their defense against a good team in the East.

^^ I just Harden understand now that he can't be just the James that used to play as a Rocket with the Sixers. He needs to adjust him game, he can still get good numbers and production, but we should focus more on how he is going to help his team positively and let Joel lead and him as the second best option. And he should move away from his Nets performance. Brooklyn is now disbanding as well with Kryie and KD might be leaving soon. So Harden is now a Sixers and make it point as his priority to contribute and not choke as he usually does.

https://sports.yahoo.com/golden-state-warriors-andrew-wiggins-after-winning-nba-title-wishes-he-didnt-get-vaccinated-for-covid19-coronavirus-222129079.html
Oh, c'mon Wiggins. You won a ring because you got vaccinated. Just take it, no regrets.
He is more known now because of that decision and he better just embrace it.
There are other things to talk about, why should it be about the vaccine that he took which made him a big star again. Look at Kyrie, if only he took the vaccine then the Nets might have been in a better position last season and these trade rumors won't even happen.

Joel Embiid is a great cut for James Harden offensive on the paint for Embiid while James Harden will carry on with the ball handling, outside shots, and capitalizing with assists, and with good teammates on the defensive side I think the Philadelphia 76ers will manage to come up with an incredible play utilizing Harden's Aggressiveness,


I think he is desperate right now to cut his salary, to be shared with the other players I think he has a plan and really wants to win this, maybe this season we will see a fit James Harden for a change, but this is me on my wishful thinking on what can happen, but who knows, I know Harden can cut all of his fats in just a couple of months, and even though Joel Embiid doesn't like him, we need to wait and see if he transformed himself up to be ready next season or not,


he can sure rely on his teammates now, in getting on the ball, right now I think Joel Embiid is a likely good partner for him and if the Philadelphia 76ers can get a player that has potential and is likely to fill out the chemistry of the team, then I think Philadelphia 76ers will become a brand new team, yes Harden has a rough time during the last season, but I have seen even though it is not consistent he likely to score more than 30 plus points, I think he can get back in his usual scoring but not in his usual play, he can surely play smartly just like Luka Doncic but not as slick like Luka because Harden is not really like him,

I think the agent just wants that opportunity of a lifetime or Ayton and to part ways isn't that bad all the time on both parties. Good thing that they got him, maybe Ayton love already the vibes on the Sun and he's been with them for years already so a $40 millions lower isn't huge for him compare to what he learnt throughout the organization.

As long as he stays with the team, he needs to fix that relationship if there's already a problem. He has to be professional and give the expectation of the management, he is still young, there's still a bright future ahead of him, so who knows maybe he get max when he renew.

Time to prove that he  worth that contract, for sure the demand coming from the fans force the management to keep him.

I mean the negotiations regarding to trades are all over the internet and most around social media channels, fans are the big

influencer as sales of merchandize and the ticket  will be affected if the management will not listen to them, and yes it's a business

Ayton and his camp just take the advantage of the situation to maximize his value.

Yes, but the Phoenix is not yet sold right? that's why he wasn't offered a big payday 2 years ago.

And we are just confused because we all know that he has proven his worth with the Suns average almost 20 points and 10 rebounds if I'm mistaken. And as others have said, it takes an offer from Pacers to realized how big Ayton is for them and in NBA in general as the Pacers are willing to give him that big amount of money.

Yes, probably it was a good ploy by his agent that time, allow Pacers to offer them that huge money. And if Phoenix doesn't counter then good, he can sign with the Pacers with that huge money. But if the Suns management find Ayton and willing to give him his money for his performance then good as well, so it's a win-win situation for DA. Now it's time for him to show the management that he is really worth that much. Bring a ring with CP3 and Booker, sort of their big 3.