Hardwood Knocks

Dan and Grant are joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from The NBA Podcast, Liberty Ballers, Forbes and Bleacher Report to discuss the outlook on the 2023-24 Philadelphia 76ers amid James Harden trade rumors and general uncertainty. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NBA PODCAST HERE: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3240433. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:01 - Are the Philadelphia 76ers to blame for the James Harden situation?6:05 - What is Harden's actual trade value?8:21 - Are the Sixers smart to prioritize 2024 cap space?12:03 - Can Philly feasibly avoid a gap year this season?14:06 - Did the Harden situation cost the Sixers other opportunities?18:08 - How will Harden handle things if he's still on the roster at the start of the regular season?21:06 - Figuring out the right backcourt fit for Tyrese Maxey24:31 - The timeline for Joel Embiid's happiness26:21 - Final thoughts on James Harden29:02 - Impressions of how the Sixers will change under Nick Nurse34:16 - Evaluating the Sixers need additions36:38 - The next step for Tyrese Ma