Joel Embiid on James Harden: 'We allowed him to be himself'
“In my opinion, I just feel like we allowed him to be himself and we gave him the ball every single possession because he is really good,” Embiid said. “I mean, he’s an amazing player. Obviously, being that great of a passer, I think we just gave him the ball. If you watch again, we gave him the ball every single possession to just go out and do his thing and from there, he had to make decisions as far as getting guys open or looking out for himself. But I thought it did a pretty good job of just getting us into an offense, and not just passing the ball, getting guys open.”
Source: Sam DiGiovanni @ Clutch Points
Source: Sam DiGiovanni @ Clutch Points
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid counters James Harden’s claim that the Sixers held him back, saying “we gave him the ball every single possession.” inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:04 AM
Joel Embiid counters James Harden’s claim that the Sixers held him back, saying “we gave him the ball every single possession.” inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:04 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Furkan Korkmaz got Joel Embiid grabbing his head after an acrobatic finish 😳🔥
pic.twitter.com/tZ83W7vL1l – 2:33 AM
Furkan Korkmaz got Joel Embiid grabbing his head after an acrobatic finish 😳🔥
pic.twitter.com/tZ83W7vL1l – 2:33 AM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
James Harden feels like he’s “not a system player,” but “a system,” yet Joel Embiid says he didn’t see signs of unhappiness in Philly from Harden.
“We allowed him to be himself and we gave him the ball every single possession. Because he’s really good.”
theathletic.com/5026734/2023/1… pic.twitter.com/sO3yqbx9PI – 1:19 AM
James Harden feels like he’s “not a system player,” but “a system,” yet Joel Embiid says he didn’t see signs of unhappiness in Philly from Harden.
“We allowed him to be himself and we gave him the ball every single possession. Because he’s really good.”
theathletic.com/5026734/2023/1… pic.twitter.com/sO3yqbx9PI – 1:19 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: Joel Embiid wishes James Harden well, and said he’s happy he got what he wanted. But he disagrees with Harden’s assessment of his time in Philly.
“In my opinion, we gave him the ball every single possession, because he’s really good.”
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:13 AM
New ESPN story: Joel Embiid wishes James Harden well, and said he’s happy he got what he wanted. But he disagrees with Harden’s assessment of his time in Philly.
“In my opinion, we gave him the ball every single possession, because he’s really good.”
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:13 AM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
The 76ers moved on Thursday, closing one chapter, and await another to reveal itself. They’ve got their trove of draft assets, and they still have Embiid, who just wants to win but professes no interest in what the next deal looks like.
👉 theathletic.com/5026734/2023/1… pic.twitter.com/VpTmHWef7b – 12:54 AM
The 76ers moved on Thursday, closing one chapter, and await another to reveal itself. They’ve got their trove of draft assets, and they still have Embiid, who just wants to win but professes no interest in what the next deal looks like.
👉 theathletic.com/5026734/2023/1… pic.twitter.com/VpTmHWef7b – 12:54 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
James Harden has arrived in LA. And here’s what he had to say about his new team — and his old one.
foxsports.com/stories/nba/ja… – 11:03 PM
James Harden has arrived in LA. And here’s what he had to say about his new team — and his old one.
foxsports.com/stories/nba/ja… – 11:03 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid addressed the James Harden trade after a win over the Raptors tonight #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/joel-emb… via @SixersWire – 10:56 PM
Joel Embiid addressed the James Harden trade after a win over the Raptors tonight #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/joel-emb… via @SixersWire – 10:56 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
More Embiid on Harden trade: “We gave him the ball every single possession. Get us into everything, really, offensively, because he’s such a good playmaker. So it’s unfortunate, but we’ve just got to move on and we’ve got a good group of guys.” – 10:51 PM
More Embiid on Harden trade: “We gave him the ball every single possession. Get us into everything, really, offensively, because he’s such a good playmaker. So it’s unfortunate, but we’ve just got to move on and we’ve got a good group of guys.” – 10:51 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: James Harden begins Clippers tenure with parting shots at 76ers @washingtonpost @PostSports
washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/11… – 10:34 PM
Story: James Harden begins Clippers tenure with parting shots at 76ers @washingtonpost @PostSports
washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/11… – 10:34 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
JV in the win:
23 PTS
13 REB
5 AST
3 BLK
Joins Embiid and AD as the only players with a 20/10/5/3 game this season. pic.twitter.com/OF3VFRrYkG – 10:33 PM
JV in the win:
23 PTS
13 REB
5 AST
3 BLK
Joins Embiid and AD as the only players with a 20/10/5/3 game this season. pic.twitter.com/OF3VFRrYkG – 10:33 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid on James Harden: “I’m happy that the situation got resolved. I’m happy for him. He wanted it to happen and it’s all business. I’m happy for him. I hope he has a chance to succeed and make a lot of money, play good basketball, and being able to win…” #Sixers – 10:23 PM
Joel Embiid on James Harden: “I’m happy that the situation got resolved. I’m happy for him. He wanted it to happen and it’s all business. I’m happy for him. I hope he has a chance to succeed and make a lot of money, play good basketball, and being able to win…” #Sixers – 10:23 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid gave a long answer on Harden’s comments today. Lot of Harden praise.
“We allowed him to just be himself, and we gave him the ball on every single possession. Because he’s really good. He’s an amazing player. I’m not that great of a passer, [so] we gave him the ball.” pic.twitter.com/biB7peKXKL – 10:17 PM
Embiid gave a long answer on Harden’s comments today. Lot of Harden praise.
“We allowed him to just be himself, and we gave him the ball on every single possession. Because he’s really good. He’s an amazing player. I’m not that great of a passer, [so] we gave him the ball.” pic.twitter.com/biB7peKXKL – 10:17 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Raptors fall to Sixers for second time already as Embiid dominates torontosun.com/sports/basketb… – 9:54 PM
Raptors fall to Sixers for second time already as Embiid dominates torontosun.com/sports/basketb… – 9:54 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
In their first game after trading James “The System” Harden to Los Angeles, the Sixers had a bunch of guys come together in a team system to beat up on the Toronto Raptors.
Imagine that!
973espn.com/tobias-harris-… – 9:48 PM
In their first game after trading James “The System” Harden to Los Angeles, the Sixers had a bunch of guys come together in a team system to beat up on the Toronto Raptors.
Imagine that!
973espn.com/tobias-harris-… – 9:48 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Initial observations here on a Sixers win over the Raptors in their first post-Harden action:
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 9:33 PM
Initial observations here on a Sixers win over the Raptors in their first post-Harden action:
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 9:33 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Easy W for the Sixers, with Embiid, Harris, and Oubre (!!!) all clearing the 20-point mark in this one.
Instant observations from South Philly @PHLY_Sports allphly.com/sixers-raptors… – 9:29 PM
Easy W for the Sixers, with Embiid, Harris, and Oubre (!!!) all clearing the 20-point mark in this one.
Instant observations from South Philly @PHLY_Sports allphly.com/sixers-raptors… – 9:29 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid tonight:
28 PTS
13 REB
7 AST
12-13 FT
Led the 76ers in PTS, REB, AST and FT. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 9:27 PM
Embiid tonight:
28 PTS
13 REB
7 AST
12-13 FT
Led the 76ers in PTS, REB, AST and FT. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 9:27 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Final: Sixers 114, Raptors 99.
Philly improves to 3-1 behind 28-12-7 from Joel Embiid, and 23 points from Tobias Harris and Kelly Oubre.
Scottie Barnes had 24-8-8 for Toronto, which hung around for a half after winning against Milwaukee last night before fading in the second. – 9:26 PM
Final: Sixers 114, Raptors 99.
Philly improves to 3-1 behind 28-12-7 from Joel Embiid, and 23 points from Tobias Harris and Kelly Oubre.
Scottie Barnes had 24-8-8 for Toronto, which hung around for a half after winning against Milwaukee last night before fading in the second. – 9:26 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Have the Clippers finally become relevant in LA with James Harden on board? @MirjamSwanson explores the idea. ocregister.com/2023/11/02/swa… – 9:22 PM
Have the Clippers finally become relevant in LA with James Harden on board? @MirjamSwanson explores the idea. ocregister.com/2023/11/02/swa… – 9:22 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Embiid has attempted more free throws (13) than the entire Raptors starting lineup (11). – 9:20 PM
Embiid has attempted more free throws (13) than the entire Raptors starting lineup (11). – 9:20 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Anunoby has done an admirable job battling with the bigger Embiid, as he usually does. Still, it’s interesting that Rajakovic has opted against tethering Poeltl’s minutes to Embiid’s. Tough to match his physicality without Poeltl out there (or Achiuwa/Koloko). – 9:15 PM
Anunoby has done an admirable job battling with the bigger Embiid, as he usually does. Still, it’s interesting that Rajakovic has opted against tethering Poeltl’s minutes to Embiid’s. Tough to match his physicality without Poeltl out there (or Achiuwa/Koloko). – 9:15 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Furkan Korkmaz with the highlight of the night for the Sixers at the end of the third quarter, naturally.
Stole the ball from Chris Boucher, ran the floor, took a pass from Joel Embiid, finished off a high-hangtime, and-one layup. – 8:53 PM
Furkan Korkmaz with the highlight of the night for the Sixers at the end of the third quarter, naturally.
Stole the ball from Chris Boucher, ran the floor, took a pass from Joel Embiid, finished off a high-hangtime, and-one layup. – 8:53 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
James Harden excited for fresh start with Clippers – from @janiscarr
From the man of the hour: “We got a pretty good team and unselfish players where we can see that and let them go.” ocregister.com/2023/11/02/jam… – 8:49 PM
James Harden excited for fresh start with Clippers – from @janiscarr
From the man of the hour: “We got a pretty good team and unselfish players where we can see that and let them go.” ocregister.com/2023/11/02/jam… – 8:49 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
New ESPN story: James Harden explains what went wrong and how he felt “on a leash” in Philly, why he has “everything” to prove and how he hopes Ty Lue can let him get back to being a creator and understands “I’m not a system player. I am a system.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:47 PM
New ESPN story: James Harden explains what went wrong and how he felt “on a leash” in Philly, why he has “everything” to prove and how he hopes Ty Lue can let him get back to being a creator and understands “I’m not a system player. I am a system.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:47 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Updated James Harden newser @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5025768/2023/1… James Harden says he wants to ‘win at the highest level,’ plans to make Clippers debut vs. Knicks – 8:39 PM
Updated James Harden newser @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5025768/2023/1… James Harden says he wants to ‘win at the highest level,’ plans to make Clippers debut vs. Knicks – 8:39 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Guys, I’ve watched full Harden presser. Didn’t come away thinking all of it was much better.
These are nuisances for players so you never want to take too much from them. But found some of the responses weird/interesting for a guy about to become the Clips third-best player – 8:36 PM
Guys, I’ve watched full Harden presser. Didn’t come away thinking all of it was much better.
These are nuisances for players so you never want to take too much from them. But found some of the responses weird/interesting for a guy about to become the Clips third-best player – 8:36 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Free throws attempted at half:
9 — Joel Embiid
9 — Raptors pic.twitter.com/ymy2bvq1EV – 8:18 PM
Free throws attempted at half:
9 — Joel Embiid
9 — Raptors pic.twitter.com/ymy2bvq1EV – 8:18 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Sixers 58, Raptors 49. Embiid with 15-5-3 and 9-of-9 from FT line. Harris with an efficient 14 points on 6-of-7 FG and 4 rebounds. And nice burst from Korkmaz after entering when Oubre picked up his third foul, with a steal, transition dunk, corner 3 and charge drawn. – 8:11 PM
Halftime: Sixers 58, Raptors 49. Embiid with 15-5-3 and 9-of-9 from FT line. Harris with an efficient 14 points on 6-of-7 FG and 4 rebounds. And nice burst from Korkmaz after entering when Oubre picked up his third foul, with a steal, transition dunk, corner 3 and charge drawn. – 8:11 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
I guess Poeltl is just supposed to jump out of the way when Embiid veers to barrel into him? – 8:10 PM
I guess Poeltl is just supposed to jump out of the way when Embiid veers to barrel into him? – 8:10 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Won’t happen tonight, maybe not ever, but after @dmorey traded Harden and Tucker, Sixers can still go with all ex-Rocket lineup of Beverley, Melton, House, Covington, Morris; Martin as 6th man, Nurse (former RGV coach) as coach. Feel like I’m stepping back in time watching them. – 7:49 PM
Won’t happen tonight, maybe not ever, but after @dmorey traded Harden and Tucker, Sixers can still go with all ex-Rocket lineup of Beverley, Melton, House, Covington, Morris; Martin as 6th man, Nurse (former RGV coach) as coach. Feel like I’m stepping back in time watching them. – 7:49 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Nice stretch for the bench here, but most importantly, the Raptors are taking advantage of the Embiid rest minutes, something they failed to do against Philly last week. 11-3 Raps edge in 3:13 without the reigning MVP on the floor. – 7:47 PM
Nice stretch for the bench here, but most importantly, the Raptors are taking advantage of the Embiid rest minutes, something they failed to do against Philly last week. 11-3 Raps edge in 3:13 without the reigning MVP on the floor. – 7:47 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The “will Kawhi and PG play on zero days rest” questions
Are now being replaced by “will Russ and Harden both start” questions
Going to be fun few days lol
FWIW I expect all four to start with Zubac. Especially with Terance Mann injured. But probably when TMann back too – 7:45 PM
The “will Kawhi and PG play on zero days rest” questions
Are now being replaced by “will Russ and Harden both start” questions
Going to be fun few days lol
FWIW I expect all four to start with Zubac. Especially with Terance Mann injured. But probably when TMann back too – 7:45 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers 30, Raptors 26 at the end of the first. Harris with 9-2-2 on 4-of-4 shooting. Embiid is 1-of-3 from the floor but 6-of-6 from the FT line and has three rebounds and three assists. Raptors shot 5-of-8 from three-point range. Teams have a combined nine turnovers. – 7:39 PM
Sixers 30, Raptors 26 at the end of the first. Harris with 9-2-2 on 4-of-4 shooting. Embiid is 1-of-3 from the floor but 6-of-6 from the FT line and has three rebounds and three assists. Raptors shot 5-of-8 from three-point range. Teams have a combined nine turnovers. – 7:39 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
First quarter Jaden Springer opportunity too! Out there now:
Springer / Beverley / Melton / Korkmaz / Embiid – 7:30 PM
First quarter Jaden Springer opportunity too! Out there now:
Springer / Beverley / Melton / Korkmaz / Embiid – 7:30 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
James Harden on his role with the L.A. Clippers: “I am not a system player, I am a system’ nj.com/sports/2023/11… – 7:21 PM
Now on @njdotcom
James Harden on his role with the L.A. Clippers: “I am not a system player, I am a system’ nj.com/sports/2023/11… – 7:21 PM
Spencer Percy @QCHspencer
James Harden sounds more like Kanye every time he gets in front of a mic and feels empowered. – 7:03 PM
James Harden sounds more like Kanye every time he gets in front of a mic and feels empowered. – 7:03 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden’s motivation:
– Proving that he’s very elite as an individual
– Fitting in with anybody
– Making a championship run work pic.twitter.com/u6Iqv2mFUZ – 6:47 PM
James Harden’s motivation:
– Proving that he’s very elite as an individual
– Fitting in with anybody
– Making a championship run work pic.twitter.com/u6Iqv2mFUZ – 6:47 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
As expected, Kelly Oubre gets bumped to the Sixers’ starting lineup with PJ Tucker traded. Joins Embiid, Harris, Maxey, Melton – 6:35 PM
As expected, Kelly Oubre gets bumped to the Sixers’ starting lineup with PJ Tucker traded. Joins Embiid, Harris, Maxey, Melton – 6:35 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Sixers starters:
Tyrese Maxey
De’Anthony Melton
Kelly Oubre Jr
Tobias Harris
Joel Embiid – 6:35 PM
Sixers starters:
Tyrese Maxey
De’Anthony Melton
Kelly Oubre Jr
Tobias Harris
Joel Embiid – 6:35 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
‘I’m not a system player, I’m a system’
James Harden on his role with the Clippers – 6:34 PM
‘I’m not a system player, I’m a system’
James Harden on his role with the Clippers – 6:34 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Harden: “It’s not about me scoring the basketball, scoring 30, 34 points a night. I’ve done that already.” – 6:32 PM
Harden: “It’s not about me scoring the basketball, scoring 30, 34 points a night. I’ve done that already.” – 6:32 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
James Harden says role in Philadelphia was ‘like being on a leash’: ‘I’m not a system player, I am a system’
cbssports.com/nba/news/james… – 6:26 PM
James Harden says role in Philadelphia was ‘like being on a leash’: ‘I’m not a system player, I am a system’
cbssports.com/nba/news/james… – 6:26 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
James Harden ranks among active players:
— 3rd in points
— 4th in assists
— 2nd in threes
— 4th in triple-doubles
— 1st in 40-point games
— 1st in 50-point games
— 1st in 40-point triple-doubles
— 1st in 50-point triple-doubles
System. statmuse.com/nba/player/jam… – 6:26 PM
James Harden ranks among active players:
— 3rd in points
— 4th in assists
— 2nd in threes
— 4th in triple-doubles
— 1st in 40-point games
— 1st in 50-point games
— 1st in 40-point triple-doubles
— 1st in 50-point triple-doubles
System. statmuse.com/nba/player/jam… – 6:26 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
James Harden: “I’m not a system player. I am a system.” Full Harden quotes on Nets/Sixers & @Rachel__Nichols’ follow up pic.twitter.com/zbUX2l23sK – 6:24 PM
James Harden: “I’m not a system player. I am a system.” Full Harden quotes on Nets/Sixers & @Rachel__Nichols’ follow up pic.twitter.com/zbUX2l23sK – 6:24 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
“I am not a system player. I am a system.”
Full comment from James Harden: pic.twitter.com/wWfLzgndlO – 6:15 PM
“I am not a system player. I am a system.”
Full comment from James Harden: pic.twitter.com/wWfLzgndlO – 6:15 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Just scrolled the timeline for a second — 12 of the first 13 tweets I passed were tweets or quotes about the James Harden system video. The other one was a graphic explaining that Bol Bol is not Victor Wembanyama. Let’s basketball. – 6:13 PM
Just scrolled the timeline for a second — 12 of the first 13 tweets I passed were tweets or quotes about the James Harden system video. The other one was a graphic explaining that Bol Bol is not Victor Wembanyama. Let’s basketball. – 6:13 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
📰Here is our initial hit on James Harden Clips presser @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5025768/2023/1… pic.twitter.com/nNY7RTXRy7 – 6:10 PM
📰Here is our initial hit on James Harden Clips presser @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5025768/2023/1… pic.twitter.com/nNY7RTXRy7 – 6:10 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
James Harden: “I just want to win at the highest level. Taking less money and sacrificing the role, that’s not talked about. It’s talked about the other BS. It just didn’t work out. Me leaving Brooklyn & thinking I’m going to retire as a Sixer, the front office had other plans.” pic.twitter.com/T9M6UOpsQa – 6:09 PM
James Harden: “I just want to win at the highest level. Taking less money and sacrificing the role, that’s not talked about. It’s talked about the other BS. It just didn’t work out. Me leaving Brooklyn & thinking I’m going to retire as a Sixer, the front office had other plans.” pic.twitter.com/T9M6UOpsQa – 6:09 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Harden: “If you’re just talking about strictly basketball, we definitely have an opportunity. When you talk about other things that you can’t control, can’t control those things. So hopefully none of those things happen, and can just focus on basketball.” – 6:04 PM
Harden: “If you’re just talking about strictly basketball, we definitely have an opportunity. When you talk about other things that you can’t control, can’t control those things. So hopefully none of those things happen, and can just focus on basketball.” – 6:04 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
James Harden on NBA title hopes:”If you’re talking just strictly basketball, we definitely have an opportunity. When you’re talking about other things that you can’t control, you can’t control those things. Hopefully none of those things happen, & we can just focus on basketball. – 6:03 PM
James Harden on NBA title hopes:”If you’re talking just strictly basketball, we definitely have an opportunity. When you’re talking about other things that you can’t control, you can’t control those things. Hopefully none of those things happen, & we can just focus on basketball. – 6:03 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden: “When I was at Artesia, I was just trying to make it out.” – 6:01 PM
James Harden: “When I was at Artesia, I was just trying to make it out.” – 6:01 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
James Harden says he is out to prove “everything” as he arrives to new team in last year of his deal.
“I’m very elite, and as an individual, and then I can fit in with anybody and make a championship run work.”
latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 5:59 PM
James Harden says he is out to prove “everything” as he arrives to new team in last year of his deal.
“I’m very elite, and as an individual, and then I can fit in with anybody and make a championship run work.”
latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 5:59 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
James Harden: “We all got one goal, and I think everybody knows what that is. For me, it’s just going out here and finding the best way to contribute to this team.” – 5:57 PM
James Harden: “We all got one goal, and I think everybody knows what that is. For me, it’s just going out here and finding the best way to contribute to this team.” – 5:57 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
James Harden: “I can fit in with anybody and make a championship run work. All of us are on the same page in the sense that the individual stats and all of those things are past us.” – 5:56 PM
James Harden: “I can fit in with anybody and make a championship run work. All of us are on the same page in the sense that the individual stats and all of those things are past us.” – 5:56 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Probably James Harden’s strongest comments.
Clearly pushing back on narrative that Harden might be unwilling to get off the ball, his money, etc.
“There’s a lot of narratives and people talking… people think they have an opinion or a voice, and other people listen to it.” pic.twitter.com/IOEx0iUdIH – 5:53 PM
Probably James Harden’s strongest comments.
Clearly pushing back on narrative that Harden might be unwilling to get off the ball, his money, etc.
“There’s a lot of narratives and people talking… people think they have an opinion or a voice, and other people listen to it.” pic.twitter.com/IOEx0iUdIH – 5:53 PM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
If only there’d been some sort of pattern of previous behaviour that could have made James Harden’s unwillingness to adapt foreseeable. – 5:52 PM
If only there’d been some sort of pattern of previous behaviour that could have made James Harden’s unwillingness to adapt foreseeable. – 5:52 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
James Harden confirms he’s targeting his first game with the Clippers on Monday vs Knicks – 5:47 PM
James Harden confirms he’s targeting his first game with the Clippers on Monday vs Knicks – 5:47 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
James Harden on why he specifically wanted to come to the Clippers: “Fit, opportunity and like I said … back home.” – 5:41 PM
James Harden on why he specifically wanted to come to the Clippers: “Fit, opportunity and like I said … back home.” – 5:41 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
James Harden was frustrated with his hamstring injury in Brooklyn and he felt he could do more in Philadelphia but also felt he was “on a leash” trying to adapt his playing style to what was needed. He feels he’s a creator on court. He’s not talking about leash on shots attempts – 5:41 PM
James Harden was frustrated with his hamstring injury in Brooklyn and he felt he could do more in Philadelphia but also felt he was “on a leash” trying to adapt his playing style to what was needed. He feels he’s a creator on court. He’s not talking about leash on shots attempts – 5:41 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Harden on T Lue: “The things he draws up in huddles is unbelievable.” – 5:41 PM
Harden on T Lue: “The things he draws up in huddles is unbelievable.” – 5:41 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
James Harden on struggles with Brooklyn (injuries) and Philadelphia (adapting to role) pic.twitter.com/1zz5qcjkx2 – 5:41 PM
James Harden on struggles with Brooklyn (injuries) and Philadelphia (adapting to role) pic.twitter.com/1zz5qcjkx2 – 5:41 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden: “I think the game, and I’m a creator on the court… someone that trusts me, believes in me… I’m not a system player… it’s not just about me scoring the basketball.” – 5:40 PM
James Harden: “I think the game, and I’m a creator on the court… someone that trusts me, believes in me… I’m not a system player… it’s not just about me scoring the basketball.” – 5:40 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Harden said Westbrook was a big reason why he targeted the Clippers when he demanded a trade. The two previously played together in OKC and Houston. – 5:40 PM
Harden said Westbrook was a big reason why he targeted the Clippers when he demanded a trade. The two previously played together in OKC and Houston. – 5:40 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden says that biggest setback in Brooklyn was his Grade 2 hamstring strain in 2021 postseason. That Nets team lost in 7 vs Bucks. He was in Philadelphia the following February. – 5:39 PM
James Harden says that biggest setback in Brooklyn was his Grade 2 hamstring strain in 2021 postseason. That Nets team lost in 7 vs Bucks. He was in Philadelphia the following February. – 5:39 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
On having four homegrown products from the LA area trying to win a title for Clippers and what it means for kids here, James Harden said, “That’s special. That goes beyond us.” He talked about kids growing up looking to Paul Pierce and Baron Davis in the past. – 5:38 PM
On having four homegrown products from the LA area trying to win a title for Clippers and what it means for kids here, James Harden said, “That’s special. That goes beyond us.” He talked about kids growing up looking to Paul Pierce and Baron Davis in the past. – 5:38 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden on LA guys: “We were looking up to guys like Paul Pierce, Baron Davis.” – 5:38 PM
James Harden on LA guys: “We were looking up to guys like Paul Pierce, Baron Davis.” – 5:38 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Harden says he and Russell Westbrook go back to Boys & Girls Club… “our relationship goes far beyond basketball.” – 5:37 PM
Harden says he and Russell Westbrook go back to Boys & Girls Club… “our relationship goes far beyond basketball.” – 5:37 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Asked James Harden why things didn’t work out in Brooklyn + Philly and why he feels it will be better in LA, he said things were out of his control such as injuries in Brooklyn and business side in Philadelphia. He feels comfortable back home in LA, and loves the opportunity – 5:37 PM
Asked James Harden why things didn’t work out in Brooklyn + Philly and why he feels it will be better in LA, he said things were out of his control such as injuries in Brooklyn and business side in Philadelphia. He feels comfortable back home in LA, and loves the opportunity – 5:37 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden says that he wants to be locked in defensively: “being the best version of myself, watching film, consistently communicating with coaches and continue to try to figure out how can I be great on both sides. It will take some time. Hopefully not too much time.” – 5:36 PM
James Harden says that he wants to be locked in defensively: “being the best version of myself, watching film, consistently communicating with coaches and continue to try to figure out how can I be great on both sides. It will take some time. Hopefully not too much time.” – 5:36 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
After a good workout today, James Harden says he hopes to make his Clippers debut Monday against the Knicks in Madison Square Garden. – 5:36 PM
After a good workout today, James Harden says he hopes to make his Clippers debut Monday against the Knicks in Madison Square Garden. – 5:36 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
James Harden said that Russell Westbrook “of course, was one of the reasons” he wanted to join the Clippers. He said he feels Westbrook has something to prove, as well. – 5:36 PM
James Harden said that Russell Westbrook “of course, was one of the reasons” he wanted to join the Clippers. He said he feels Westbrook has something to prove, as well. – 5:36 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
James Harden confirms he’s targeting his first game with the Sixers on Monday vs Knicks – 5:35 PM
James Harden confirms he’s targeting his first game with the Sixers on Monday vs Knicks – 5:35 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden says that he had a really good workout today, will practice tomorrow, and plans to debut Monday night at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks. – 5:35 PM
James Harden says that he had a really good workout today, will practice tomorrow, and plans to debut Monday night at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks. – 5:35 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Lawrence Frank has called this a prove-it season for the Clippers. Asked James Harden if he feels motivated to prove anything in this new stop, in the last year of his contract.
“Everything,” he said. – 5:35 PM
Lawrence Frank has called this a prove-it season for the Clippers. Asked James Harden if he feels motivated to prove anything in this new stop, in the last year of his contract.
“Everything,” he said. – 5:35 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
James Harden on why his situations didn’t work out in Brooklyn and Philadelphia pic.twitter.com/NJbdxk0JOi – 5:34 PM
James Harden on why his situations didn’t work out in Brooklyn and Philadelphia pic.twitter.com/NJbdxk0JOi – 5:34 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
James Harden said he took less money, tried to sacrifice his role in Philadelphia but feels the front office had other plans. He feels there’s a lot of narratives about him and says “none of that is true.” He loved the fans and players in Philly but is happy to be a Clipper. pic.twitter.com/ilkMUIcBiI – 5:33 PM
James Harden said he took less money, tried to sacrifice his role in Philadelphia but feels the front office had other plans. He feels there’s a lot of narratives about him and says “none of that is true.” He loved the fans and players in Philly but is happy to be a Clipper. pic.twitter.com/ilkMUIcBiI – 5:33 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
James Harden said he wanted to retire as a 76er.
“The front office had other plans,” he said. – 5:33 PM
James Harden said he wanted to retire as a 76er.
“The front office had other plans,” he said. – 5:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden say fans and teammates in Philly were great. Says he took less money and changed his role to sacrifice with 76ers
“I just want to win at the highest level.” – 5:32 PM
James Harden say fans and teammates in Philly were great. Says he took less money and changed his role to sacrifice with 76ers
“I just want to win at the highest level.” – 5:32 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
James Harden: “I can fit in with anybody and make a championship work.” pic.twitter.com/Aay6lnZ1BH – 5:31 PM
James Harden: “I can fit in with anybody and make a championship work.” pic.twitter.com/Aay6lnZ1BH – 5:31 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers coach Nick Nurse if he ever thought he would coach James Harden in a game: pic.twitter.com/2hSUU7hU76 – 5:31 PM
Sixers coach Nick Nurse if he ever thought he would coach James Harden in a game: pic.twitter.com/2hSUU7hU76 – 5:31 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden: “I’m very elite as an individual…” says he is also great at contributing in a team setting. – 5:30 PM
James Harden: “I’m very elite as an individual…” says he is also great at contributing in a team setting. – 5:30 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
James Harden is here, and so are we. pic.twitter.com/bI6sqS948q – 5:30 PM
James Harden is here, and so are we. pic.twitter.com/bI6sqS948q – 5:30 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers coach Nick Nurse if he ever thought he would coach James Harden: pic.twitter.com/slGYXPK3I2 – 5:30 PM
Sixers coach Nick Nurse if he ever thought he would coach James Harden: pic.twitter.com/slGYXPK3I2 – 5:30 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Nick Nurse says James Harden worked hard, was in shape, was extremely professional and “looked awesome” in his time with the Sixers when he was with them over the past few weeks. – 5:28 PM
Nick Nurse says James Harden worked hard, was in shape, was extremely professional and “looked awesome” in his time with the Sixers when he was with them over the past few weeks. – 5:28 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Waiting on James Harden, who will be introduced to the media here shortly pic.twitter.com/yqVEwHZoA7 – 5:14 PM
Waiting on James Harden, who will be introduced to the media here shortly pic.twitter.com/yqVEwHZoA7 – 5:14 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Did anyone do a James Harden intro presser bingo card
There’s still time to make one I reckon… – 4:27 PM
Did anyone do a James Harden intro presser bingo card
There’s still time to make one I reckon… – 4:27 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
On today’s podcast, what’s next for the 76ers after the Harden trade?
@coachthorpe and @jshector discuss. Plus, early season notes on the Celtics, Pelicans and Nuggets. And, the return of top 5!
Full episode: link.chtbl.com/TrueHoopSocial1 pic.twitter.com/vsf1VX3G2u – 3:30 PM
On today’s podcast, what’s next for the 76ers after the Harden trade?
@coachthorpe and @jshector discuss. Plus, early season notes on the Celtics, Pelicans and Nuggets. And, the return of top 5!
Full episode: link.chtbl.com/TrueHoopSocial1 pic.twitter.com/vsf1VX3G2u – 3:30 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
I wonder if the James Harden trade still happens if Terance Mann didn’t get injured – 3:07 PM
I wonder if the James Harden trade still happens if Terance Mann didn’t get injured – 3:07 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
New for @phly_sports diehards: a primer on how the James Harden deal impacts the Sixers going forward, from the salary cap ramifications to the trade deadline flexibility and more.
allphly.com/james-harden-t… – 3:07 PM
New for @phly_sports diehards: a primer on how the James Harden deal impacts the Sixers going forward, from the salary cap ramifications to the trade deadline flexibility and more.
allphly.com/james-harden-t… – 3:07 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Lawrence Frank calls James Harden ‘a ceiling-raiser,’ Paul George says Clippers stars ‘wanted him here’
cbssports.com/nba/news/lawre… – 2:34 PM
Lawrence Frank calls James Harden ‘a ceiling-raiser,’ Paul George says Clippers stars ‘wanted him here’
cbssports.com/nba/news/lawre… – 2:34 PM
Ric Bucher @RicBucher
Only one clear winner in Harden trade and it wasn’t the Clippers or the 76ers foxsports.com/stories/nba/nb… – 1:21 PM
Only one clear winner in Harden trade and it wasn’t the Clippers or the 76ers foxsports.com/stories/nba/nb… – 1:21 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
“It’s something that he wanted, apparently. So I’m just happy he got somewhere he wanted to be at.”
Paul Reed gave his thoughts on the James Harden trade #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/11/02/pau… via @SixersWire – 1:00 PM
“It’s something that he wanted, apparently. So I’m just happy he got somewhere he wanted to be at.”
Paul Reed gave his thoughts on the James Harden trade #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/11/02/pau… via @SixersWire – 1:00 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
“The timing of this deal is very important.”
@JustinVerrier, @RobMahoney, and @BigWos break down Philly’s side of the Harden trade.
youtu.be/3UpPqicWt_4 – 12:55 PM
“The timing of this deal is very important.”
@JustinVerrier, @RobMahoney, and @BigWos break down Philly’s side of the Harden trade.
youtu.be/3UpPqicWt_4 – 12:55 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
The James Harden Sixers era lasted less than two years. But it was eventful. And, at the end, tumultuous.
Here’s a compilation of the highs and lows, from one blockbuster trade to another.
inquirer.com/sixers/james-h… – 12:53 PM
The James Harden Sixers era lasted less than two years. But it was eventful. And, at the end, tumultuous.
Here’s a compilation of the highs and lows, from one blockbuster trade to another.
inquirer.com/sixers/james-h… – 12:53 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Paul Reed credited James Harden with helping him with screening angles to get guards open (something he’s talked about before) and added P.J. Tucker taught him a lot about daily mindset/intensity.
“Him being a championship player, it means a lot when he’s giving me pointers.” – 12:07 PM
Paul Reed credited James Harden with helping him with screening angles to get guards open (something he’s talked about before) and added P.J. Tucker taught him a lot about daily mindset/intensity.
“Him being a championship player, it means a lot when he’s giving me pointers.” – 12:07 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
🗣New @HardwoodKnocks
📋 James Harden Trade Reaction
The Trade (1:54)
Sixers (6:40)
Clippers (37:58)
NBA contender tiers (1:02:58)
STAT PADDING (1:20:33)
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🗣New @HardwoodKnocks
📋 James Harden Trade Reaction
The Trade (1:54)
Sixers (6:40)
Clippers (37:58)
NBA contender tiers (1:02:58)
STAT PADDING (1:20:33)
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Brad Turner @BA_Turner
The talented @AndrewGreif has this piece in @latimessports: Clippers traded for James Harden believing he wants ‘one thing’: a Clippers title latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 11:51 AM
The talented @AndrewGreif has this piece in @latimessports: Clippers traded for James Harden believing he wants ‘one thing’: a Clippers title latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 11:51 AM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
When Robert Covington walked into the gym, Joel Embiid made sure he was welcomed back the proper way as they now move forward #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/11/02/rob… via @SixersWire – 11:46 AM
When Robert Covington walked into the gym, Joel Embiid made sure he was welcomed back the proper way as they now move forward #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/11/02/rob… via @SixersWire – 11:46 AM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
Since I haven’t seen it posted anywhere else, here’s the training camp roster of the Westchester Knicks, New York’s G-League affiliate. Can’t find any evidence that Michael Harden is related to James, but it’s more fun to pretend that he is, so. pic.twitter.com/nT9BV5aAwU – 11:43 AM
Since I haven’t seen it posted anywhere else, here’s the training camp roster of the Westchester Knicks, New York’s G-League affiliate. Can’t find any evidence that Michael Harden is related to James, but it’s more fun to pretend that he is, so. pic.twitter.com/nT9BV5aAwU – 11:43 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers’ Russell Westbrook on integrating James Harden: “It’s going to be a process. It’s going to be ups and downs. There are going to be good games and bad games.” My @SportingTrib dispatch on if Westbrook and Harden can work well together again bit.ly/3Qood23 – 11:42 AM
Clippers’ Russell Westbrook on integrating James Harden: “It’s going to be a process. It’s going to be ups and downs. There are going to be good games and bad games.” My @SportingTrib dispatch on if Westbrook and Harden can work well together again bit.ly/3Qood23 – 11:42 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Reporting on what’s next for the 76ers after the James Harden trade: Joel Embiid’s future, free agency for Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris, targeting Zach LaVine, OG Anunoby, Donovan Mitchell and Bojan Bogdanovic with @PompeyOnSixers on the @hoopshype pod. hoopshype.com/lists/76ers-ru… – 10:50 AM
Reporting on what’s next for the 76ers after the James Harden trade: Joel Embiid’s future, free agency for Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris, targeting Zach LaVine, OG Anunoby, Donovan Mitchell and Bojan Bogdanovic with @PompeyOnSixers on the @hoopshype pod. hoopshype.com/lists/76ers-ru… – 10:50 AM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
The last time the Rockets shot as well as they did on Wednesday, James Harden, Eric Gordon and Trevor Ariza got hot. ICYMI, How they did it on Wednesday was the result of more than a good shooting night. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n…) via @houstonchron – 10:18 AM
The last time the Rockets shot as well as they did on Wednesday, James Harden, Eric Gordon and Trevor Ariza got hot. ICYMI, How they did it on Wednesday was the result of more than a good shooting night. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n…) via @houstonchron – 10:18 AM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Bulls star Zach LaVine linked to 76ers in wake of James Harden trade bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/0s5EJZZzgw – 10:00 AM
Bulls star Zach LaVine linked to 76ers in wake of James Harden trade bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/0s5EJZZzgw – 10:00 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Daryl Morey to keep in living room portrait of James Harden sportando.basketball/en/daryl-morey… – 9:40 AM
Daryl Morey to keep in living room portrait of James Harden sportando.basketball/en/daryl-morey… – 9:40 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Clippers’ president Lawrence Frank calls James Harden a “ceiling raiser” who gives them a real chance to win a title
Frank also called the idea Harden was there just to help get rest for Leonard, George “bulls***”
nbcsports.com/nba/news/clipp… – 9:37 AM
Clippers’ president Lawrence Frank calls James Harden a “ceiling raiser” who gives them a real chance to win a title
Frank also called the idea Harden was there just to help get rest for Leonard, George “bulls***”
nbcsports.com/nba/news/clipp… – 9:37 AM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
New episode of The Feed To Embiid is out now.
@rich_hofmann and I:
– reflect on James Harden’s time in Philadelphia
– dissect the return on the trade that sent him to the Clippers
– trade targets
Apple Podcasts:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
SoundCloud:
soundcloud.com/austin-krell/r… – 9:00 AM
New episode of The Feed To Embiid is out now.
@rich_hofmann and I:
– reflect on James Harden’s time in Philadelphia
– dissect the return on the trade that sent him to the Clippers
– trade targets
Apple Podcasts:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
SoundCloud:
soundcloud.com/austin-krell/r… – 9:00 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Russ said to expect some bumps while getting James Harden involved in LA 😬 pic.twitter.com/ztWBMMZxCC – 8:01 AM
Russ said to expect some bumps while getting James Harden involved in LA 😬 pic.twitter.com/ztWBMMZxCC – 8:01 AM
More on this storyline
“I mean, I’m happy that the situation got resolved and I’m happy for him,” Embiid said of Harden getting the trade he requested. “He wanted it to happen. But it’s all business. I’m happy for him. I hope he has the chance to succeed and make a lot of money and play good basketball and being able to win. Now, I hope we both make the Finals but, you know, he’s on the losing side of it and we on the winning side of it. But I’m just, like I said, I’m happy for him. He got what he wanted. Unfortunately, there was a lot of misunderstanding between people that were mentioned but it’s always good to see people happy and he seems to be happy.” -via Clutch Points / November 3, 2023
Melissa Rohlin: James Harden said he felt as though he were on a leash in Philadelphia. pic.twitter.com/dZHQjKafiq -via Twitter @melissarohlin / November 2, 2023
Clutch Points: “I think the game and I’m a creator on the court… [Need] somebody that trusts me, that believes in me, that understands me, that I’m not a system player. I am a system.” James Harden on what he meant when he said Sixers had him on a leash. (via @TomerAzarly) pic.twitter.com/mf1xq37LfA -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / November 2, 2023
Clutch Points: Joel Embiid RISING UP to get the block on Gary Trent Jr. 😲 pic.twitter.com/hqDjwBBdlI -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / November 2, 2023
Clutch Points: “[Knicks] can find a way to get Zion [Williamson] to New York… Or if they can find a way to get [Joel] Embiid… Zion is more realistic if things flame out [with the Pelicans] this year.” —Paul Pierce (via @shobasketball) pic.twitter.com/ohuGqTzG32 -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / November 2, 2023