The Sixers entered the 2023-24 season with James Harden’s trade request looming large over them after an acrimonious offseason. They resolved that one week into the season with a blockbuster trade involving the Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder.
That set the stage for a way-better-than-expected first half of the season, and the Sixers obliged with plenty of memorable moments.
Having the league’s leading scorer and a rising star guard certainly helped their cause. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey weren’t the only highlights from the first few months of the season, though. From the Harden trade itself to a shorthanded win over a top Eastern Conference contender, the Sixers have given fans plenty to enjoy this year.