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Kenyon Martin: The Brooklyn Nets Definitely Won This Trade

Etan Thomas and Kenyon Martin have a conversation about the Eastern Conference landscape after the NBA trade deadline.

Zenger

Marcus Hayes: Daryl Morey ditched Ben Simmons, snagged James Harden in Philly’s biggest trade ever

PHILADELPHIA —Halloween 2020 was a disappointment for millions of children because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the season of witches brought a wizard to Philadelphia, a sorcerer who concocted the biggest deal in the city’s history:

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers star Joel Embiid ‘relieved for the whole organization’ that Ben Simmons saga is finally over

PHILADELPHIA —“Troel” Embiid could not keep a straight face while trying to explain his latest internet shenanigans.

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Joel Embiid’s explanation for the meme he tweeted after the Ben Simmons trade was so perfect

Joel Embiid doesn't even believe his own explanation here and it's hilarious.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Joel Embiid Says He’s ‘Happy’ 76ers Finally Moved On From Ben Simmons

He's pleased that he won't have to answer any more questions about the situation.

Sports Illustrated

Kristian Winfield: Inside Nets’ new math equation: Minus one, plus three and the challenge ahead

NEW YORK — When James Harden came, the mission stayed the same. And now that he’s gone, the show must go on.

Tribune News Service

Ben Simmons Picks No. 10 for Nets Jersey

Simmons‘s normal No. 25 was not available due to Brooklyn's retirement of the number.

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Grading Every Move From The 2022 NBA Trade Deadline

Nekias Duncan thoroughly grades every NBA trade from 2022 Deadline Week.

Zenger

Ben Simmons Won the James Harden Trade: Unchecked

The winner of the big deal between the Nets and Sixers is Ben Simmons.

Sports Illustrated

Questions Around Ben Simmons Remain Despite Trade to Nets

The three-time All-Star got his wish to be traded from the 76ers, but the critiques, concerns and curiosity surrounding Simmons will not be going away anytime soon.

Sports Illustrated

Nets Provide Ben Simmons A Golden Opportunity To Maximize His Game

After being traded to the Brooklyn Nets, Ben Simmons' career-defining moment has finally arrived on a silver platter.

Zenger

Could the James Harden trade mark the end of the NBA’s Big Three model?

The Brooklyn Nets went all-in on James Harden, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. It was a high-risk, high-reward move but the rewards were few and far between

The Guardian - US

Ben Simmons-James Harden trade puts Kevin Durant in awkward spot during NBA All Star draft

Former NBA MVP James Harden goes last in the All Star draft, as Kevin Durant avoids his now-former Brooklyn teammate for 12 picks.

ABC News

Billboard pops up on I-95 welcoming James Harden to the Sixers

Almost as swiftly as the news came in that Brooklyn Nets star James Harden had been traded to the 76ers for disgruntled standout Ben Simmons, a billboard trumpeting Harden’s arrival was erected in his new city.

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Kevin Durant: ‘Everyone got what they wanted’ in James Harden trade

NEW YORK — Nets star Kevin Durant said all sides benefited from the deal that sent James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: Sixers’ trust in Daryl Morey re-ignites title dreams with James Harden trade

PHILADELPHIA — Part of the reason everybody thinks they can be a general manager is because they can. That’s the problem with most general managers. They think like most people. In fact, it’s one of the main reasons why most general managers get and keep their job.

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Ben Simmons has caused massive damage to his reputation. Can it be salvaged?

The stand-off between Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers is finally over and both now need to move on. That's especially true for Simmons, who may have done irreparable damage to his reputation in the NBA and wider sporting community, writes Jon Healy.

Sports Illustrated

Biggest Winners of the Nets-Sixers Trade and Other Sneaky Good Deals

Our writers weigh in on the Ben Simmons-James Harden deal, the Lakers' disappointing day and other trade deadline takeaways.

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What James Harden brings to the Sixers after blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets

PHILADELPHIA — After months of pursuit, James Harden is finally a member of the 76ers. The Sixers and Nets completed a trade Thursday that swapped two disgruntled stars, sending Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round draft picks to Brooklyn in exchange for Harden and Paul Millsap, The…

Sports Illustrated

Rich Paul: Ben Simmons to Prepare for Return, Play With Nets

Simmons was swapped for James Harden ahead of the trade deadline Thursday.

Bristol Post

Maya Jama: Where she might now live as basketball star 'fiancé' transfers team

Maya Jama reportedly got engaged to Ben Simmons over Christmas

USA Today Sports Media Group

Projected starting lineup for Sixers with James Harden after trading Ben Simmons to Nets

What's the best way for the Sixers to build a lineup around their new star?

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers acquire James Harden in a deadline-day trade that ends Ben Simmons saga

PHILADELPHIA — The Ben Simmons Saga is finally over.

ABC News

Ben Simmons reportedly traded to Brooklyn Nets from Philadelphia just before NBA trade deadline

Australian NBA star Ben Simmons is reportedly on the move to Brooklyn in a massive NBA trade deadline deal that sends former MVP James Harden to Philadelphia.

USA Today Sports Media Group

James Harden for Ben Simmons actually happened. What’s next?

Philadelphia now has a real chance to make it to the Finals while the Nets get younger, improve their defense, and save money.

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