<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a> has officially taken his feud with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> and GM Daryl Morey to a whole new level, calling him a liar and vowing he won’t play for an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> team that makes him a part of their organization.



Most people believe that Morey promised to give him a max contract and then didn’t, making Harden lose $15 million in the process. Ironically, it was Morey the one who got him paid most of the time.



However, and regardless of Harden’s terrible play in the playoffs, injury-proneness, and questionable work ethic, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> star Andre Iguodala sides with him in this beef.



<h2>Andre Iguodala Shows Support For James Harden</h2>



“When you go into a contract negotiation, know what your value is and how you can leverage yourself,” Iguodala said on Gil’s Arena. “Know what opportunities you have on the other side, like to your safety net. What is James’ safety net?



“Daryl Morey has a history with China, where he can say something, and the backlash from what he says, there may not be any because there’s a history there with Morey and China,” Iguodala continued. “So, it was a great move out of leverage by James, one, because it’s gonna be hard to discipline James, because what did he do wrong? Right? And James will sell some shoes. That’s ultimately why he’s over there.”



“They always put players in a certain light, and what you’re hearing a lot now is, players, have too much power because we’re getting smarter and smarter,” Iguodala said. “Because we know how to move and we know how to say certain things, and we know how to use our leverage, because when we make mistakes, it’s used against us, correct? When they make mistakes, we’ve never put ourselves in the position to use their mistakes against them as well, and I just think he just had a perfect opportunity.”



The thing with some players is that they want to have it all, and that’s simply not realistic. Also, Harden didn’t lose $15 million, as he signed a two-year deal worth more. If anything, he made more money.


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Most of the time, you don’t get to choose where to play while also making dozens of million, and Harden is only stuck there because no other team would have him at that price.

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Not so long ago, most teams in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> would’ve given everything to get <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden.</a> His tenure with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houston Rockets</a> was spectacular, cementing himself as one of the best scorers in the game.



But Harden’s off-court behavior has often been questionable, and his poor work ethic finally caught up with his body. He’s not always in good shape and is injury-prone.



Add a never-ending string of issues with his teams and countless poor performances in the playoffs, and you can understand why he had no choice but to go back to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> after failing to find a lucrative contract.



<h2>Kendrick Perkins Predicts James Harden Will Be Out Of The League Soon</h2>



That’s why former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins believes it’s a matter of time before Harden is no longer in the league, as he brings too much trouble and teams may not want to deal with him anymore.



“You went and criticized a guy, a friend that value you more than anybody in the league,” Perkins said on ESPN. “James Harden has everything to lose, and if he’s not careful, he could possibly be out of the league after next year. Because here’s the thing: You can’t trust him. He’s been disgruntled in the last four out of five years. The NBA don’t need him. They move on from old superstars. They have a bunch of young superstars coming in every single year that can replace him.”


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Everybody wants you when you’re at your best, but there’s simply no reason to deal with a guy like him, pay him top dollar, and not being able to count on him when it matters the most, so Perkins might have a valid point here.

James Harden could be out of the NBA soon

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The NBA world is witnessing a huge dispute concerning <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a> and Daryl Morey, the team president of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a>. Harden took aim at Morey during an event in China, labeling Morey a liar and stating that he would refuse to be part of any organization involving him.



The tensions between Harden and Morey stem from the Sixers’ decision to pause trade discussions involving Harden and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers">Los Angeles Clippers</a>. The move incited frustration in Harden, particularly because his trade request hasn’t been fulfilled despite exercising his player option.


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While Harden’s preferred destination is the Clippers, the Sixers’ asking price proved to be too high. Now, a report has surfaced about a CBA rule that might grant Philadelphia the ability to impede the player’s free agency next summer.



<h2>Philadelphia May Keep Harden Out of Free Agency</h2>



Harden has just one year left in his contract after opting in. His $36.6M salary is for this season, but he is scheduled to become a free agent once the competition ends. However, a new twist was added because a rule in the CBA could prevent him from reaching free agency.



Brian Windhorst of ESPN explained it on ‘Get Up’. “There is an obscure rule that exists buried in the NBA CBA that if he doesn’t report within 30 days of the opening of training camp, the Sixers actually have the right to block him from becoming a free agent next year”.



Despite the guard has successfully forced trades multiple times before, leaving the 76ers might not be too easy. “This is a measure that was put in to prevent these types of holdout situations, so Harden is holding a very limited amount of leverage,” Windhorst stated.

Report: 76ers Could Prevent James Harden from Being a Free Agent Next Year

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a> has decided to go public and make it clear he wants out of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> this offseason. His stance drew support from other <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> stars, including a former champion with Stephen Curry at the Golden State Warriors.



“Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of,” Harden said about the Sixers GM. “Let me say that again: Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of.”



Harden opted into a player option this offseason only to be traded, but the Sixers have kept suitors at bay with their high demands. Therefore, Andre Iguodala joined the likes of Kyrie Irving and other colleagues who supported the guard’s position.



<h2>Andre Iguodala supports James Harden’s trade desire</h2>



“When you go into a contract negotiation, know what your value (is) and how you can leverage yourself. Know what opportunities you have on the other side, like to your safety net. What is James’ safety net? Daryl Morey has a history with China, where he can say something, and the backlash from what he says, it may not be any because there’s a history there with Morey and China. So it was a great move out of leverage by James, one, because it’s gonna be hard to discipline James, because what did he do wrong? Right? And James will sell some shoes. That’s ultimately why he’s over there,” Iguodala said, via Sixers Wire.



“We’re so quick to say, always say ‘disgruntled player’ because Kyrie (Irving), he had James’ back, because the headline from Woj (Adrian Wojnarowski) was ‘disgruntled player.’ James Harden is like, why is he disgruntled? Why isn’t the front office ever disgruntled? They always put players in a certain light and what you’re hearing a lot now is, players have too much power because we’re getting smarter and smarter. Because we know how to move and we know how to say certain things, and we know how to use our leverage, because when we make mistakes, it’s used against us, correct? When they make mistakes, we’ve never put ourselves in the position to use their mistakes that gets them as well and I just think he just had the perfect opportunity to repeat himself.”


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Iguodala started his career in Philadelphia, where he spent eight seasons before leaving for the Denver Nuggets. However, he’s taking Harden’s side on this one, just like many other players.

Former NBA champion with Curry at Warriors defends James Harden - Bolavip US

When it comes to forcing his way out of an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> team, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a> has done it all. From showing up late and out of shape to publically calling his GM out, the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houston Rockets</a> star’s trade request bag is as deep as we’ve ever seen.



However, he’s dealing with a bit of a stubborn guy right now. GM Daryl Morey has often played the long game, and he’s not the kind of guy to be moved by some outside noise.



That’s why Harden might need to go to great lengths to successfully force his way out of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers.</a> And according to Ramona Shelbourne of ESPN, we haven’t seen anything yet.



<h2>James Harden Will Go The Extra Mile To Force A Trade</h2>



“This is just the beginning of what James Harden is going to do to make life very uncomfortable for the Philadelphia 76ers going into training camp,“ Shelbourne reported.



“The expectation with Harden, they did this with Ben Simmons where he didn’t show up to camp and left money on the table, that’s not gonna happen with James Harden,” she added.


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Harden reportedly won’t hold out, but he’ll try and make life hell in Philadelphia. Ironically, that’s one of the reasons why his current value in the league is as low as it’s ever been.

James Harden has a plan to get out of Philadelphia, and it could get ugly

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Requesting a trade has become common in the league over the last couple of years. Players with immense talent didn’t used to change teams very often, but the NBA now witnesses superstars frequently choosing their own destinations.



The latest player to use that power to at least force the team’s hand was <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a>. His situation is unique because he has done it multiple times in just a few seasons. He has played for the Rockets, the Nets, and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">76ers</a> in a short span, and another team could be added.


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Harden requested to be traded to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers">Los Angeles Clippers</a> after opting in. However, Philadelphia are now eager to keep him due to the lack of an agreement. A player who knows about asking for a trade is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving">Kyrie Irving</a>, who recently posted something defending his former teammate.



<h2>Kyrie Irving Backs James Harden in 76ers Drama</h2>



Renowned journalist Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN was the reporter who broke the news about the 76ers leaning towards retaining Harden. He posted the article about the guard calling Philadelphia’s Daryl Morey a liar on X using the word ‘disgruntled’, which is what Irving focused on.



The star now with the Dallas Mavericks defended his former teammate at the Nets. Irving wrote: “Is he Disgruntled Adrian?? Or is he holding Daryl Morey accountable for his dishonesty and lack of transparency throughout the contract negotiation process this summer?”.



Harden has criticized team president Morey in China. He stated: “Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of.” Repeating such words could signify that there might be no return to Philadelphia, so the next couple of weeks may be explosive for them.



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Kyrie Irving Defends James Harden over ‘Disgruntled’ Claim

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Kyrie Irving Defends James Harden over ‘Disgruntled’ Claim - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a> has bailed on every single team he’s played for, and no one in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> seems even remotely willing to pay him what he wants. Simply put, he’s stuck with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers.</a>



Of course, he could decide to hold out, but that could only benefit the team, as they’d simply withhold his pay. Also, trying to force his way out could only lower his value, thus making it even more difficult to move him.



That’s why John Hollinger of The Athletic believes we’re far from the end of this saga, stating that the Sixers could play the long game and wait until the trade deadline before moving on from the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houston Rockets </a>star.



<h2>Sixers Might Trade Harden At The Trade Deadline</h2>



(Via John Hollinger – The Athletic)



“Now, the leverage is gone. Instead, Harden opting in leaves the Sixers highly incentivized to play the long game; the trade deadline is the only upcoming leverage point, and it’s still six months away. By then, a lot of water could go under the bridge and other teams’ situations could change, leading Philly to a more plausible end game than the dead ends currently available. The Sixers already saw this play out before with Simmons.



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As with Simmons, Harden’s best ploy in the meantime is not to hold out — which would result in the team being able to withhold pay — but instead to show up and be such a distracting, wearying pain that the team will do almost anything to be rid of him. Copying Durant’s “Insult the GM” tactic is a start, but this will require a sustained effort.”


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Morey is as hardnosed as Harden is, so things will likely get worse before they get any better. Also, it might be a very long while before we see him wearing different threads.

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If there was any doubt <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a> wanted out of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a>, the player himself made sure to let everyone know he’s determined to leave. Recently, The Beard took a huge shot at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/daryl-morey">Daryl Morey</a>.



“Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of,” Harden said. “Let me say that again: Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of.”



This seems to put the final nail to his Sixers’ stint’s coffin, as it’s hard to believe they can find a way out of this other than parting ways. But how did Morey take Harden’s comments? Apparently, they didn’t affect the GM.



<h2>Daryl Morey ‘unmoved’ by Harden’s comments</h2>



“Source: Daryl Morey is unmoved by James’ comments,” Jason Dumas of Bleacher Report tweeted. “He is holding firm in his stance that he will not trade him unless it makes the Sixers a better team. Meanwhile, I’m told James’ agent advised him against making that statement.”



Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer also reported that the Sixers knew Harden could react like this after telling his camp they couldn’t find a satisfying offer to let him go:



“A league source said Morey wasn’t surprised at Harden’s commentary and his attempt to make things personal given his agent’s reaction this weekend to being informed the Sixers weren’t able to find a suitable deal. The Sixers, however, are unmoved by Harden’s statement and still expect him to report to training camp.”


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It looks like there’s no turning back between Harden and the Sixers. However, since he opted into his player option this offseason, the team has the final say in any trade conversations.

NBA Rumors: How Daryl Morey feels about James Harden's comments

NBA Rumors: How Daryl Morey feels about James Harden's comments - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden </a>and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> have officially reached a stalemate. And if you think you’ve read this before, then you’re right, as that has been the case with every single <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> team he’s played for.



Sixers GM Daryl Morey reportedly didn’t want to honor his word about either offering him a max contract or trading him away. So, Harden has decided to take matters into his own hands — again.



The former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houston Rockets</a> star will not show up to training camp, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Moreover, Harden has taken things up a notch by publically ripping Morey during his trip to China.



<h2>Harden Puts Morey On Blast</h2>



“Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of,” Harden said. “Let me say that again: Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of.”



Truth be told, Harden isn’t worth a max contract right now, and everybody in the league but him have come to terms with that. Even so, he has every right to feel betrayed by Morey.


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We’ve already seen what Harden is capable of when he’s locked in, but we’ve also seen how ugly things can get when he’s not, so this is definitely not the last we’ve heard of this drama.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Sixers</a> have made a final decision and it’s not a good one for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a>. After weeks of speculation, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski, the star won’t be traded. All negotiations have been definitely shut down.



This a massive development for Harden after he exercised his $35.6 million option for the 2023-24 season. The move was clearly to open the window for more teams to get him, especially the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers">Los Angeles Clippers</a>. However, that won’t happen.


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Now, after Philadelphia’s front office led by Daryl Morey made clear James Harden has to stay, the star has a big answer just two months before the start of the season in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>. 



<h2>James Harden’s answer for Sixers after no trade</h2>



Tough Daryl Morey believes James Harden would eventually commit to the Sixers’ project, the truth is the star doesn’t believe that at all even with Joel Embiid on board to be a contender in the Eastern Conference.


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In another big report, Sam Amick from The Athletic revealed if Harden believes the Philadelphia 76ers give him the best change to finally win a championship in the NBA.



“No matter what signals the Sixers might send when it comes to trade talks, a source close to Harden reiterated that the 10-time All-Star and former MVP no longer wants to play for Philadelphia and has no plans of taking part in training camp.”


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So, instead of becoming a free agent, James Harden chose to exercise his option believing a trade would be granted. However, the Sixers warned since the beginning that, unless the right package arrived, that won’t happen. Get ready for a new chapter in this big controversy.

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A few weeks ago, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a>&nbsp;asked the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> to be traded. In order to accelerate that process, the player exercised his $35.6 million option for the 2023-24 season.



From that moment on, the next step was a trade. It all made sense as Harden left on the table the chance to become a free agent in order to increase the possible number of teams which would be able to pay him. 


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However, Daryl Morey has other plans as president of basketball operations for the Sixers. In a turning point for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>, James Harden just received incredible news. It doesn’t look good for suitors like the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers">Los Angeles Clippers</a>. 



<h2>Will James Harden be traded by Sixers?</h2>



According to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski, the Sixers have shut down all trade talks around James Harden. The message is clear as Morey wants him back to start training camp. 


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Though the 76ers believe Harden would commit to the team as a contender to play alongside Joel Embiid, that might not happen at all in the near future escalating the controversy.


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Sam Amick from The Athletic confirmed James Harden’s stance on the situation. “No matter what signals the Sixers might send when it comes to trade talks, a source close to Harden reiterated that the 10-time All-Star and former MVP no longer wants to play for Philadelphia and has no plans of taking part in training camp.”

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a> has been swept up in a wave of rumors and other news regarding his future, but so far he is still a player for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> and it is very likely that he will start the upcoming 2023-2024 NBA season with them.



Despite the rumors, he is still a top player who can contribute a lot to the franchise. The 76ers know they need him to go far in the upcoming season. Harden has never won a ring before, but the upcoming season could be the one for that.



Everyone knows what happened when Harden left <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets">Houston </a>and Brooklyn: he forced his release from those franchises, who really didn’t want to let him go. That’s what he’s said to be doing with the Philadelphia 76ers, albeit with less fanfare. Based on recent comments from his agent, it is likely that he will stay another year.



<h2>What is James Harden’s top goal according to his agent?</h2>



During a recent interview on Hidden Gems, his agent Troy Payne revealed that James Harden’s top goal is to enter the upcoming season in the “best shape of his career.” Payne referred to the fact that Harden would be willing to give everything for Philadelphia.



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In addition to that, Payne also said that Harden’s name could be in the MVP discussion of the upcoming season. So far, Harden has won just one MVP in 2018, but he’s a 10-time NBA All-Star.

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The offseason left plenty of space for big trades happening. From Chris Paul to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a>, to Bradley Beal landing in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix</a>, or even Kristaps Porzingis being sent to the Boston Celtics.



But another potential blockbuster move was expected with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a>. The All-Star guard asked the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> to trade him after opting in when he had to decide on his player option.


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Harden’s preferred destination is the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers">Los Angeles Clippers</a>. They want to pair him with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to see if the Clippers can finally live up to the hype. However, they may be further away from acquiring him than they thought based on the updates.



<h2>Philadelphia reportedly keeping James Harden</h2>



Philadelphia haven’t been capable of succeeding in the playoffs in the last couple of seasons. The Harden – <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid">Joel Embiid</a> duo brought a lot of promise, ultimately falling short on numerous occasions. However, they still are a contending team in the Eastern Conference.



The latest report made by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN even suggested that they might not break up after all. Wojnarowski wrote: “The 76ers have ended trade talks on guard James Harden and plan to bring him back to training camp for the start of the season”.



Apparently, they didn’t receive the offer they want from the Clippers considering they see themselves as a champion caliber team with Harden. Wojnaroski’s tweet adds “The Sixers had periodic offseason conversations with the Clippers but no traction on a deal materialized”.

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Things haven’t been nice for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs">San Antonio Spurs</a> in recent years, but now they finally have reasons for optimism thanks to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/victor-wembanyama">Victor Wembanyama</a>, who is entering the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> as one of the most exciting prospects in a long time.



At 19, the Frenchman is already expected to become the face of a franchise that has been missing the glory days. Back in the day, the Spurs were one of the strongest teams in the league, but that hasn’t been the case lately.



While Wembanyama is poised to take San Antonio back to the top, he’ll probably need some help, especially at the beginning. Therefore, the Spurs have been mentioned as a potential landing spot for James Harden.



<h2>Rumor: Spurs could join the list of James Harden’s suitors</h2>



“Harden would not only pose a threat to opposing defenses with his scoring, but he’d allow Wembanyama to breathe more on the floor with less defensive attention,” Matt Guzman of Sports Illustrated wrote.



“Harden has played for three teams in three years, and both team changes after he left Houston involved the now popularizing ‘NBA Superstar’ drama’. Harden wanted out and forced the hand of the team he was on, regardless of the fallout.



“If San Antonio were to make a move to bring him on, it could end up being another rental destination for the 14-year veteran. If the Spurs aren’t put off by that, they might be inclined to welcome a Texas return for Harden.”


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The Beard submitted a trade request from the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, after only a year and a half with the team. But the Spurs may not care about his constant changes recently, since they could use a player of his experience and caliber to help Wembanyama make his first steps.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> wanted to give <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kobe-bryant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kobe Bryant</a> a chance to win another <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>championship. They brought in Steve Nash and Dwight Howard, hoping to put together a superteam, but that wasn’t the case.



Injuries and poor chemistry derailed the Lakers‘ once-promising season, and Howard failed to live up to the standard and expectations. He ended up leaving on bad terms after just one season.



Now, looking back, the former Defensive Player of the Year acknowledged he made a mistake by leaving to join the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houston Rockets</a>, stating that he thought James Harden was like a young Kobe.



<h2>Dwight Howard Thought James Harden Was Like A Young Kobe</h2>



“I looked at him [James Harden] like a younger version of Kobe,” Howard said. “I don’t know why I was thinking that. No disrespect to James, but I was thinking that at the time that me, and James could be a new version of Kobe and Shaq— The Lakers’ decision was solely based on I felt like me and James would have been better at the time than me and Kobe.”



“If I would’ve sat down and really thought about my decisions without being in my emotions, I probably would’ve stayed in LA,” Superman added.


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Needless to say, things didn’t work out the way Howard expected. At least he got a chance to redeem himself in the eyes of Lakers fans, helping them win a ring in 20202.

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