Doug Smith: A Kelly Olynyk blocked shot ends it, Canada beats Germany 113-112 in OT; RJ Barrett has 31, 25 for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and 21 from Olynyk. Very nice win but the biggest takeaway is that the team seems to be coming together and was well tested in first 3 outings
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The Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the more aggressive spenders in recent history. In their pursuit of a championship, they’ve paid top dollar to the best players they can get. Most of the highest-paid players in their history are all current players thanks to the rising salary cap.
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arj: James Harden’s agent, Troy Payne, says James and his team’s goal is to enter the season in the “best shape of his career” and that he wouldn’t be surprised if James’ name came up in MVP discussions this upcoming season. The disrespect has been noted.👀🔥 [🎥: @swishcultures_ ]
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No matter what signals the Sixers might send when it comes to trade talks, a source close to Harden reiterated that the 10-time All-Star and former MVP no longer wants to play for Philadelphia and has no plans of taking part in training camp.
Source: Sam Amick @ The Athletic
Harden is unhappy with Sixers president Daryl Morey over a lack of a long-term maximum-level contract offer, sources said, and the Sixers are risking Harden’s arrival at training camp bringing with it anything but a championship mindset.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski @ ESPN
The team will see Karl-Anthony Towns back in the fold after missing 51 games with his right calf injury this past season. A lot of reservations have been brought up about Towns’ fit with Gobert, but Edwards doesn’t seem too worried. “I think if we get KAT for a whole season, we’ll be alright.”
Source: Sam Yip @ HoopsHype
Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: The 76ers have ended trade talks on guard James Harden and plan to bring him back to training camp for start of the season. The Sixers had periodic offseason conversations with the Clippers — Harden’s desired destination — but no traction on a deal materialized. pic.twitter.com/sJwXMsBYKW
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Adrian Wojnarowski: Sixers and Harden agreed to seek a trade together after Harden picked up his player option for 2023-2024, but Philly believes it has a championship team with Harden and want to find a way to make it work with him this season, sources said.
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Clutch Points: Team USA continues to look strong as they take down Slovenia in their second FIBA exhibition game 🔥 Anthony Edwards: 15 points, 4 rebounds Jalen Brunson: 11 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists Team USA will play Spain tomorrow 👀 pic.twitter.com/mrNeYBDBac
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Anthony Edwards has only been in the league for three years, but he is validating why the Minnesota Timberwolves took him as their No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. He has seen his numbers improve in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks in each of his three seasons, and has seen his efficiency dramatically go up.
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