The James Harden-to-Philly rumors will not subside any time soon, it seems. This, from The New York Times’ Marc Stein was the most potent update on the subject in days:
The Rockets insist (for now) they will not trade Harden. The Sixers insist (for now) they will not trade Ben Simmons
But sources say the familiarity between the front offices can ultimately defuse any lingering tension from Daryl Morey's departure from Houston to Philadelphia— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) December 11, 2020The Sixers, publicly, continue to tow the party line.