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NBA Twitter reacts to James Harden trade rumors

Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to the James Harden – Ben Simmons trade rumors.

With six days to go until the trade deadline, rumors around the league are heating up.

Earlier today, the Clippers and Blazers agreed to a five-player deal, while at the same time, according to Shams Charania, the Brooklyn Nets are now open to trading James Harden. Per the same report, the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to pursue the 32-year old superstar.

Thus, with all rumors circling the online basketball world, NBA Twitter had a whole lot of reactions.

Podcast: NBA trade talks on James Harden, Ben Simmons, Domantas Sabonis and more

HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto and Yossi Gozlan discuss the latest rumblings surrounding several stars including James Harden, Ben Simmons and Domantas Sabonis. Plus, updates on Robert Covington, Eric Gordon, Dorian-Finney Smith, Jalen Brunson, Justin Holiday, and more on the latest edition of the HoopsHype podcast.

For more interviews with players, coaches, and media members, be sure to like and subscribe to the HoopsHype podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts. Listen to the podcast above or check out some snippets of the conversation in a transcribed version below.

Postponed Sixers vs. Pelicans matchup rescheduled for January 25th

The postponed matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Orleans Pelicans has been rescheduled to January 25th.

The Philadelphia 76ers got some scheduling changes done on Monday from a game in December that was postponed due to COVID-19 issues. The Sixers had a matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans back on Dec. 19 that got postponed and they will now know when the game will be made up.

The NBA announced on Monday that the Sixers and the Pelicans will match up at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. EST. The Sixers knocked off the Pelicans back on opening night back in October on the road and they will be looking to sweep the season series with them when they finally make their trip to the City of Brotherly Love.

With the game being moved to the 25th, the Sixers had to have another game around that time moved up. Philadelphia had a back-to-back on Jan. 23 and Jan. 24 with the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets, respectively.

To avoid having the Sixers play three days ina  row, they moved the Jan. 24 matchup with the Rockets in Houston up to Jan. 10.

It is good for the Sixers to find out who they will play and when. It is good to know that their schedule is set at least.

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NBA trade rumors: Jaylen Brown, Ben Simmons and more with Jake Fischer

HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto and Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer discussed the latest rumors regarding Jaylen Brown, Ben Simmons, Russell Westbrook, Jerami Grant, Terrence Ross, De’Aaron Fox, Buddy Hield, Joe Harris, Nicolas Claxton, and more on the NBA trade market in the latest edition of the HoopsHype podcast.

For more interviews with players, coaches, and media members, be sure to like and subscribe to the HoopsHype podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts. Listen to the podcast above or check out some snippets of the conversation in a transcribed version below.

Q&A: Seth Curry on his breakout season, Ben Simmons, his long-term future and more

Philadelphia 76ers guard Seth Curry is in the midst of a breakout campaign and is the only player with a 50/40/90 shooting split currently this season.

In addition, Curry ranks fourth in three-point percentage (.465) and told HoopsHype he has his eyes on participating in the NBA three-point contest at All-Star Weekend.

Curry spoke with HoopsHype over the phone and discussed what has led to his breakout season, his NBA journey behind the scenes to get here, how the absence of Ben Simmons is viewed in the locker room, Philadelphia’s chances to compete in the East, and his long-term future.

Fan de Sixers minimiza un choque para quejarse de Ben Simmons en la radio

Para bien o para mal, Philadelphia es una de esas ciudades deportivas en donde nadie va a poner en duda la pasión de su base de fans. Si un equipo de Philly está ganando la ciudad brinca de la emoción, si a un equipo no le está yendo bien entonces …

Para bien o para mal, Philadelphia es una de esas ciudades deportivas en donde nadie va a poner en duda la pasión de su base de fans. Si un equipo de Philly está ganando la ciudad brinca de la emoción, si a un equipo no le está yendo bien entonces se sienten completamente miserables. Y los fans de Philadelphia no tienen ningún problema en expresar su frustración con jugadores específicos.

Es por eso que una llamada reciente al programa Angelo Cataldi and the Morning Team de WIP radio en Philadelphia puede ser una de las muestras más claras de lo que el deporte significa para Philadelphia que hayamos visto (o escuchado) desde aquel video “Unlike Agholor” de 2019.

Parece que James, la persona que llamó al programa, estaba tan molesto por la saga de Ben Simmons ¡que le restó importancia a un choque en el que el otro conductor no se detuvo porque lo de Ben Simmons lo molestaba más!

Traducción: Angelo Cataldi y el resto del equipo matutino de @SportsRadioWIP estaban en shock por esta persona que llamó el viernes. La historia por @russheltman11. 

 

Los locutores se quedaron atónitos cuando James dijo “nada mal” e insistió en quejarse sobre Simmons en lugar de anotar el número de la placa.

Cuando le preguntaron por qué quería seguir quejándose de Simmons después de que alguien le pegara a su carro, James contestó:

“Porque él me molesta más que alguien que le pega a mi carro y no se detiene”.

Sorprendente.

Simmons, quien solicitó que lo transfirieran y se presentó a regañadientes al campo de entrenamiento para evitar que lo multaran (antes de que lo echaran a patadas) no ha jugado para los Sixers esta temporada. Parece que para los fans de Philadelphia esta situación es bastante más molesta de lo que podamos entender.

 

Artículo traducido por Ana Lucía Toledo

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Podcast: Ben Simmons trade talks, Joel Embiid’s return timetable and more 76ers updates

HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto and The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey discussed where Ben Simmons could be traded, his relationship behind the scenes with Joel Embiid, when Embiid and Matisse Thybulle will return to the 76ers, and more on the latest edition of the HoopsHype podcast.

For more interviews with players, coaches, and media members, be sure to like and subscribe to the HoopsHype podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts. Listen to the podcast above or check out some snippets of the conversation in a transcribed version below.

Eagles legend Jason Kelce offers some logical advice to Sixers PG Ben Simmons

Eagles star center Jason Kelce weighed in on the 76ers and Ben Simmons situation, offering some logical advice

Ben Simmons and his battle with the 76ers has made its way over to the NovaCare Complex, where the Eagles are preparing for the Raiders in Week 7.

The two sides have collided after Zach Ertz was traded to the Cardinals, and exited in a classy manner, offering praise to Philly fans, taking out a full-page ad in The Inquirer, while fully embracing the culture of fandom in this sometimes gritty city.

Simmons has made it clear that he wants to be traded and fan reactions have reportedly played a part in the point guard’s dismay with the current situation.

On Thursday, star center and Eagles legend, Jason Kelce was asked about Simmons, and he pulled not one single punch in breaking down how you can win over fans in the city of Philadelphia.

“Everybody can bitch and complain about how tough this city is to play in. Just play better man, this city will love you.”

Kelce went on to question Simmons taking “accountability” for not improving and not responding accordingly when challenged. The future Hall of Fame center advised Simmons and others on “writing your narrative” as an athlete in this city while being conscious of the fact that your time spent in Philadelphia as an athlete is a single blip on what you do as a person in your lifetime.

Kelce slightly pandered to the fanbase somewhat, because booing and voicing your displeasure as a fan is fair game, but not many players in any profession are going to respond well to being called a loser or coward or what many refer to as “just a game”.

The Eagles center is likely playing his final season in Philadelphia and his outlook on being a player in a tough, hard-nosed city can hopefully help the players who are currently here or set to become future fixtures in the city, but at what cost.

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Aaron Henry goes off for 17 points in NBA summer league action

Aaron Henry goes off for 17 points in NBA summer league action

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All Aaron Henry needed was an opportunity. After a few games where he was able to show a little bit but wasn’t able to put up that many shots, the Philadelphia 76ers really unleashed Aaron Henry on Tuesday and the former Spartan didn’t disappoint.

Henry dropped 17 points on the night and went 3-for-5 on his threes. He also added 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal.

Henry will be on a two-way contract with the Sixers this season.

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WATCH: Aaron Henry impresses with block, coast-to-coast layup in summer league

WATCH: Aaron Henry impresses with block, coast-to-coast layup in summer league

Many analysts and fans thought that Aaron Henry had a chance to be drafted in the first round. Instead, he slid out of the draft and was signed to a two-way contract by the Philadelphia 76ers, the team he is now playing with in the NBA’s summer league.

While Henry didn’t get the bulk of the minutes against the Atlanta Hawks, he was able to give Sixers fans a taste of what he is capable of in the second half. Henry blocked a shot at the rim and proceeded to drive the ball coast-to-coast for the layup following an impressive euro-step.

Watch the awesome sequence below:

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