Already scuffling out of the gate this regular season, the Philadelphia 76ers were struck a major blow this week with the announcement that James Harden is expected to be out for a month with a strained tendon in his right foot. Harden had looked like his pre-hamstring injury self to start the season, averaging 22.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 10.0 assists, while generally looking much sprier than last year in beating his defender and getting to his spots both at the rim and in the midrange. The Sixers will undoubtedly be much worse off over the next several weeks without their top playmaker and seemingly the only guy on the roster in years capable of throwing post entry passes.
Without James Harden, it’s time for Tyrese Maxey’s All-Star season
