Posts Tagged ‘James Harden’
James Harden signs new deal with Philadelphia 76ers
James Harden signed a new two-year, $68.6 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. The contract includes a player option for the 2023-24 season. Sources said that Harden will make $33 million next season and has the opportunity to decline his $35.6 million player option and negotiate another free agent deal next summer. Harden, who had…
Read MoreJames Harden lives up to the hype in Philadelphia debut
After a night in which James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers couldn’t have played better together, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-102 in his debut with his new team, the superstar guard aimed the suggestion he is a bad teammate. “I don’t know why,” Harden said. “That’s the media that says that. I feel like I’m one of the best teammates that the…
Read MoreShould the Brooklyn Nets be the favorites to win the NBA title?
The Brooklyn Nets finished the regular season with the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. Of course, with the trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden, that should come as no surprise to any of us. What is a surprise is that the Nets accomplished this despite the trio playing just seven games…
Read MoreBrooklyn Nets acquire James Harden in a blockbuster four-team trade
The Brooklyn Nets started the 2020-21 NBA season with a pair of blowout victories against the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics. This prompted early discussions about them being contenders in the Eastern Conference. Already featuring a formidable duo in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the Brooklyn Nets recently added another talented player to the…
Read MoreMiami Heat no longer involved in James Harden trade talks
The Miami Heat defied expectations during the 2019-20 NBA season. They were not expected to contend for a playoff berth. However, they finished as the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference. Once the playoffs began, the chances of them going on a deep playoff run were slim and none. All the Miami Heat did…
Read MoreNBA Has An Epic Opening Night
The NBA opened the 2017-18 season with two games but it did not fall short of its offering of drama, excitement, and awe-inspiring basketball. The defending champions, Golden State Warriors hosted a new-look Houston Rockets team at the Oracle Arena. The Warriors received their championship rings in a simple awarding ceremony before the game got…
Read MoreDrive by Dunk or Driving People Crazy?
A Drive by Dunk Challenge is exactly what it spells, a definite challenge! This dunk off requires talent, not like the previous trends, such as the ice bucket challenge. It has garnered much attention because it tests people’s vertical and coordination when they execute a slam dunk. A teen by the Instagram name, “T.Currie” (Tyler…
Read MoreNBA: Spurs thrash Rockets 115-74 to reach Western finals
The San Antonio Spurs swatted aside the Houston Rockets 74-115 in Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference semi-final. With victory, the franchise is now heading to its 13th conference final and has something to prove. Not many believe the Spurs can win the title this season, but the team has just been doing what…
Read MoreSan Antonio Spurs win at home to take 3-2 lead
With 15 seconds to go in overtime, the Houston Rockets trailed by three with a jump ball coming on their side of the floor. The Rockets obtained possession and put the ball in James Harden’s hands to let him dictate the game. This gameplan has led the Rockets all year but it didn’t work in game…
Read MoreSan Antonio Spurs Ties the Series at 1-1
After a 27-point beat down in game one, the San Antonio Spurs came out focused in a must-win situation. The Spurs played their style of basketball with defense and patience to beat the Rockets 121-96. San Antonio Spurs 121 – Houston Rockets 96 Kawhi Leonard led the Spurs to victory as he’s done all season.…
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