How the James Harden fiasco could pay off for the Knicks

The Sixers have found themselves in yet another soap opera with a would-be championship co-star.

And the blowup could lead to Philadelphia’s worst nightmare and the Knicks’ dream scenario — Joel Embiid tiring of the endless process.

Over the last week, Sixers guard James Harden has made it painfully clear he is ready to move on. Again.

The orchestrator of awkward exits from the Nets and Rockets has a bone to pick with 76ers president Daryl Morey apparently over the lack of a long-term max contract offer and the end of trade conversations with the Clippers, Harden’s preferred destination.