The Philadelphia 76ers are preparing to start the 2021 regular season without the addition of James Harden. After months of speculation and rumors, the team has decided to move forward without the former MVP.
The 76ers had been in talks with the Houston Rockets to acquire Harden, but the two sides could not agree on a deal. The Rockets were reportedly asking for a package of young players, draft picks, and salary cap relief in exchange for Harden. However, the 76ers were unwilling to part with their core players and draft picks, leading to the breakdown of negotiations.
Without Harden, the 76ers will look to their current roster to lead them to success this season. All-Stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons will be expected to carry the load for the team. Embiid is coming off a career year in which he averaged 23.0 points and 11.6 rebounds per game. Simmons is also coming off a strong season, averaging 16.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game.
The 76ers have also added some key pieces to their roster this offseason, including veterans Danny Green and Dwight Howard. Green brings championship experience and three-point shooting to the team, while Howard adds size and rebounding in the frontcourt. The team also added Seth Curry in free agency, who will provide additional scoring and shooting off the bench.
The 76ers have high expectations for this season, and they will look to prove that they can compete without James Harden. They have a talented roster and a strong coaching staff, and they are confident that they can make a deep playoff run this season. With Embiid and Simmons leading the way, the 76ers are ready to begin their regular season without James Harden.
