James Harden is thinking of returning as a free agent to the Rockets

His future with the 76ers remains a quiet proposition, fueled by 8 instant wins,

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including a 119-112 winover the Big Apple Knicks on Christmas.

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Harden is on a hot streak with All-NBA center Joel Embiid, and the nation of that partnership

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the Sixers' postseason success may want to be tell-tale factors in how

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Harden proceeds beyond this season. Experiencing a deep playoff run in a rabid and

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Philadelphia market can have a positive impact on questioning it, simply because the consequence

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the consequences of an early exit can want it too. deal with the Sixers, including a player option for 2023-24 that allows him

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the free organization this summer. The Sixers are 19-12, fifth in the East, and hope to get rising star

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