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1 Major advantage the New York Knicks have over every division rival

By Jordanna Clark

Jan 22, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles the ball past Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles the ball past Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Knicks, Philadelphia Sixers, James Harden
James Harden, Philadelphia Sixers. (Photo by Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports) – New York Knicks /

Philadelphia Sixers: Stability

Is James Harden going to play for the Sixers in 2023-24? Will he be traded before the season starts? Or midway through the season? How will it affect Joel Embiid?

If it isn’t apparent, Philadelphia’s future couldn’t be more uncertain. Teams are set to open training camp in a few weeks, and it’ll certainly be interesting to see how things unfold with the Sixers.

Truth be told, Philadelphia would be better off moving on from Harden and placing more responsibility in Tyrese Maxey’s hands. Daryl Morey is in a tough spot, as the Sixers need to get a suitable enough return in a Harden trade to still be in a position to contend.

The clock is ticking for Embiid, who will turn 30 toward the end of the season. He has his MVP title, and now it’s time to win a championship.

New York is lurking in the shadows, waiting for the right time to pounce on an Embiid trade. Not only would it help the Knicks if the Sixers took a tumble down the Eastern Conference standings, but it’d give Leon Rose and the front office the opportunity they’ve been waiting for.

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