The Latest Breaking News from Sixers

PHILADELPHIA — I don’t have a problem with Doc Rivers’ getting fired this week. He deserved it. He failed. He had two jobs, and he failed.

CHICAGO — The belief among NBA executives is that James Harden will rejoin the Houston Rockets this summer.

PHILADELPHIA — From the instant he stepped on the TD Garden court for Game 2 to the instant he walked off after Game 7, Joel Embiid spent that second-round series against the Boston Celtics giving himself and everyone who cares about the 76ers a chronic case of emotional whiplash.

Beneath the mental fragility that led to the Sixers’ humiliating playoff exit is a gutless, joyless organization that is betraying their devoted fans

NEW YORK — Who’s up next?

PHILADELPHIA — At yet another franchise crossroads, the 76ers need to think big. Bigger even than which coach can draw up the right plays for Joel Embiid and keep a player such as Tyrese Maxey progressing.

What did the Boston Celtics do differently to beat the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7?

Cassell is among the names being considered to replace Rivers.

The ESPN star did not hold back.