The Latest Breaking News from Tobias Harris

PHILADELPHIA — During James Harden’s introductory news conference with the 76ers back in February of last year, two quotes — one from Harden himself, one from someone else — should have given everyone who was paying attention an indication of how his tenure with the team would go.

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers' "Scenario A," as president of basketball operations Daryl Morey termed it last month, is re-signing James Harden (presumably after he declines his $35.6 million player option for next season). Not just because the former MVP is still a 20-and-10 player who led the NBA in assists…

PHILADELPHIA — The wind needs to start blowing before anybody knows where they are going. Daryl Morey and the Sixers are in the same boat as everyone else this offseason. The smoke is thicker than usual. The uncertainty is in the purple zone. Hazardous to short-term planning. I don’t know…

NEW YORK — There have been times over the past five years when the hate for Tobias Harris in Philly has been palpable. He’s overpaid. He misses big shots. He’s not That Guy.

Tobias Harris had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame the absence of Joel Embiid to beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-88

The veteran forward didn’t beat around the bush when asked what he wanted to say to his superstar teammate.

NEW YORK — Another Tobias Harris corner 3-pointer went splash, prompting coach Doc Rivers to raise both arms to high-five the 76ers’ standout forward as he came off the floor for a timeout.

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers called a timeout 61 seconds into Monday’s third quarter, after a Spencer Dinwiddie bucket put the Brooklyn Nets up by seven points on the 76ers.

PHILADELPHIA — No answers.