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. 







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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NBA Rumors: Spurs could pair Victor Wembanyama with an All-Star

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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Dwight Howard blames James Harden for leaving Kobe and the Lakers

It wasn’t long before <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a> let the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> know that he wanted out. The Beard submitted a trade request ahead of the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season, and he reportedly desires to join the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers">Los Angeles Clippers</a>.



It makes sense, since he could have a legitimate chance to succeed next to Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook. Harden is not getting any younger, and his championship window could close soon.



Despite his intentions, there has been no progress in trade conversations as the Sixers’ demands seem to be too high for the guard’s suitors. However, the Clippers don’t look that interested in him anyway.



<h2>Clippers have no rush in trading for Harden</h2>



“Even the Clippers, Harden’s preferred destination, have been fairly unserious about what they’re willing to give up in order to acquire him,” Kyle Neubeck of PhillyVoice reports. “The prevailing sentiment seems to be that Harden is still valued, but on the team’s terms, which is a shift from the franchise-defining clout Harden had at his peak.”


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This may not be great news for Harden, who seems to have made up his mind despite the Sixers’ willingness to keep him for at least another year. Maybe it’s just a matter of time before he finally leaves, but right now, it’s hard to tell.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a> has played with a plethora of future Hall of Famers, yet he doesn’t have a single <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship to show for it. Still, he wants to force his way out of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers.</a>



Harden has lived by his own rules for years now. He makes life hell in the locker room until he’s granted his wish to leave, and he could be about to play for his fourth team in as many seasons.



That’s why Tracy McGrady didn’t mince his words about his situation, stating that — unlike <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard</a> — he hasn’t earned the right to pursue a new destination at this point in his career.



<h2>Tracy McGrady Goes At James Harden </h2>



“The evolution of the NBA. You get hit with some sh*t each and every year,” T-Mac told GQ. “Dame [Lillard], to me, it was time. But if I’m Portland, I got to do what’s best for our franchise, as well. I’m not gonna give away you, Dame, with you just coming off averaging 32 points. You still got the game. I gotta get someone back that’s All-Star caliber. And I don’t understand for the life of me what James Harden is doing. Why are you trying to get out?”



“That makes zero sense to me,” added McGrady. “Not only that, but I look at all the teammates he’s played with. James has probably played with more Hall of Famers than anybody in the league, and he doesn’t have a ring to show for it. I don’t know what he’s looking for. And maybe there’s some internal bullsh*t that is going on that we don’t know about. Because it doesn’t make any sense to me to leave the MVP, and the Eastern Conference, where you have a shot to at least play for a championship. It’s got to be something deeper than what you know. Get over it, man.”


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Harden is still a good player, but he’s proven over and over that he cannot be trusted to win in the playoffs. So, as much as Daryl Morey likes him, perhaps the Sixers will be better off without him.

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Tracy McGrady is one of those unforgettable names in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>. He was in the league from 1997 to 2013, and his career was considered to be successful. He played for seven different franchises, including the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets">Houston Rockets</a>, where he played for six years. Harden also spent several years playing for the Rockets.



Although the James Harden situation is not new, it’s worth noting that the same drama was experienced during his time in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brooklyn-nets">Brooklyn</a> and Houston. It’s important to listen to the opinion of someone like McGrady, who knows a lot about trades after playing for multiple franchises.



So far, there are rumors surrounding James Harden’s future in Philadelphia. It’s possible that he could be traded to another team at some point in 2023. He hasn’t had the same stability that he had with the Rockets from 2012 to 2021.



<h2>What did Tracy McGrady say about James Harden’s trade request?</h2>



During a recent interview with GQ, Tracy McGrady discussed a variety of topics. One of his answers was related to James Harden. He said, ‘I don’t understand for the life of me what James Harden is doing. He’s demanded a trade away from the reigning MVP! James has probably played with more Hall of Famers than anybody in the league, and he doesn’t have a ring to show for it.’



McGrady pointed out how Harden has wasted the opportunity to win a ring after playing with so many top-notch players. He added, ‘I don’t know what he’s looking for. Maybe there’s some internal stuff going on that we don’t know about. Because it doesn’t make any sense for me to leave the MVP, and the Eastern Conference, where you have a shot to at least play for a championship. It’s got to be something deeper than what we know.’



James Harden has been playing for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> since 2022 where he has played alongside players like Joel Embiid who is considered one of the best forwards in the league.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard</a> finally listened to the countless<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a> fans, analysts, and even players who told him to get out of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers</a>. However, things weren’t as easy as he initially thought.



Lillard told the Blazers that he wanted to play for the Miami Heat, and the team made it clear that they’ll only trade him to the team that makes the best offer for his services.



Notably,<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> James Harden</a> is going through the very same thing with the Philadelphia 76ers, and he’s been in that situation multiple times in his career. With that in mind, he shared his thoughts on Lillard’s stalemate with the Blazers.



<h2>Harden Talks About Lillard’s Trade Request</h2>



“I see both sides to it because I went through it to where the organization wants to do what’s best for them,” Harden told USA Today. “They don’t want to just give the player that’s basically is one of the best players they’ve ever had in their organization away for nothing or for less than.”



“I get the player side of wanting to play, wanting to be somewhere because it’s the right situation for your family or yourself, whatever that person is going through. I see both sides,” Harden added.






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At the end of the day, Lillard may not have a say on his trade destination, but he could also take a page out of Harden’s book and make things quite uncomfortable around him if he doesn’t get what he wants.

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It took only a year and a half for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a> to request a trade out of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a>, who made an effort to get him in February 2022. According to reports, the 10x <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> All-Star wants to join the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers">Los Angeles Clippers</a>.



In the West Coast, The Beard would team up with the likes of Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook. Thus, it makes sense that the idea of being part of a superteam persuades him.



Harden has struggled to perform when it mattered the most in Philly so far, but his departure would still take a toll on the team’s title aspirations. Besides, he could take another player away from the Sixers to join him in LA.



<h2>Rumor: Clippers could land PJ Tucker</h2>



According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Los Angeles Clippers could trade for veteran forward PJ Tucker, who was also a teammate of James Harden at the Houston Rockets:



“PJ Tucker, Harden’s longtime teammate with the Rockets and Sixers, has come up in trade discussions between the 76ers and Clippers, league sources told HoopsHype. The Clippers covet Tucker’s ability to guard multiple positions and defend the league’s top opposing scorers. Tucker is owed $11 million this upcoming year and has a $11.54 million player option for the 2024-25 season.



It’s worth noting Harden previously took less money to give Philadelphia added financial flexibility to pry Tucker away from the Heat in free agency in July of 2022. When Harden did so, many around the league assumed Sixers executive Daryl Morey – who’s previously been Harden’s biggest advocate – would take care of his star player financially down the line, which hasn’t happened. Current negotiations have since led to a “fractured” relationship between Harden and Morey, per Shams Charania.”



Many believe Harden’s departure from Philadelphia is a matter of when, not if. Chances are that, if traded, his next team will be the Clippers. If he takes PJ Tucker with him, then we may have a strong candidate for the title in LA.

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A few weeks ago, <a style="font-weight: bold" href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a>&nbsp;announced his final decision to the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a>. The player exercised a $35.6 million option for the 2023-24 season leaving the team with almost no choices.



Though a trade seemed inevitable, the&nbsp;Sixers&nbsp;haven’t ruled out the possibility of keeping Harden.&nbsp;General manager Daryl Morey&nbsp;has tried to convince him appealing to their old days together since the Houston Rockets. However, if that doesn’t happen, Philadelphia will ask a lot in return to let him go. 


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The star guard is 33-years old and arrived to the&nbsp;Sixers&nbsp;on February of 2022. Now, just to add fuel to the rumors in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>, James Harden made an intriguing move on social media which might have confirmed, once again, a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-damian-lillard-requests-a-blockbuster-trade-to-the-blazers-20230701-BUS-21363.html">blockbuster trade</a> will eventually happen. 



<h2>James Harden’s surprising move on Instagram</h2>



In a crucial moment where a possible trade to the Clippers is the hottest topic in the NBA, James Harden wiped out everything related to the Sixers and sent a very cryptic message. 







For example, on Twitter, Harden used to have this message as his personal description: “NBA player for the Philadelphia 76ers.” That’s all gone. On Instagram, the star made exactly the same thing even changing the location. No trace of his current team. 



Furthermore, in his Instagram account, James Harden published this controversial message. “Been comfortable for so long. It’s time to get uncomfortable.”


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According to many reports, James Harden wants to join the Los Angeles Clippers to form a tremendous starting lineup alongside familiar faces such as&nbsp;Paul George, Russell Westbrook and&nbsp;Kawhi Leonard. However, the Sixers might have a final word on that even with this social media move.



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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a> does what James Harden wants. He’s not a team-friendly kind of guy, and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houston Rockets</a>, Brooklyn Nets, and now <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> are learning that the hard way.



He wants to get paid a lot of money while also getting to choose where he plays. That’s not the way it works when you’re under contract, but that has never stopped him in the past.



Recently, Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reported that Harden could take the next step in his plan to leave the Sixers. He intends to attend training camp before the start of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> season, but not exactly to help.



<h2>James Harden Will Report To Training Camp</h2>



“If this saga does drag out through September and until media day on Oct. 2, Harden is expected at this point to report to training camp, according to league sources,” Fischer wrote. “You can cause far more headaches for the organization you’re trying to leave by showing up, as opposed to staying home.” 



“With both the Rockets and Nets, Harden made various trips away from the team for various nightlife activities,” added Fischer. “He made Brooklyn feel it had no other option but to trade him to the Sixers before the 2022 trade deadline, or risk losing him for nothing. With Philadelphia, Harden’s side is very much of the belief joining the Clippers is not a matter of if, but when.”


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Simply put, Harden can be more harmful if he shows up, and that’s the only reason why he’s going to be there. Ironically, that’s one of the many reasons why no team was willing to pay him big bucks this offseason.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a> seems to have made up his mind. Even though the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> made an effort to get him not long ago, the 33-year-old reportedly wants to be traded before the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season.



The Beard is believed to be interested in a move to the Los Angeles Clippers, but the Sixers are not making things easy. In fact, word on the street was that they hope to convince Harden to stay.



Philadelphia still has the power in this negotiations, and it looks like it’s not willing to move him anytime soon. Far from preparing to find Harden a new home quickly, the player could still be part of its roster for training camp.



<h2>Rumor: James Harden could report to Sixers’ training camp</h2>



“If this saga does drag out through September and until media day on Oct. 2, Harden is expected at this point to report to training camp, according to league sources,” Jake Fischer of Yahoo! Sports reports. 



“You can cause far more headaches for the organization you’re trying to leave by showing up, as opposed to staying home. With both the Rockets and Nets, Harden made various trips away from the team for various nightlife activities.”


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There seems to be no turning back between Harden and the 76ers, but as the weeks go by, it’s hard to predict how this situation will unfold.

NBA Rumors: James Harden may stay longer than expected in Philadelphia - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: James Harden may stay longer than expected in Philadelphia

Only a year and a half ago, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a> got what he wanted as he left the Brooklyn Nets for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a>. Now, The Beard is once again making headlines as he reportedly wants to be traded for the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season.



Needless to say, this situation is far from great for the Sixers, who hoped that the 10x All-Star would help Joel Embiid win a championship. Without Harden, their title chances would be much lower.



Despite the team’s intentions to change his mind, the 33-year-old seems to have had enough in the City of Brotherly Love as he is understood to be keen on joining the Los Angeles Clippers. However, Daryl Morey recently made something clear for Harden.



<h2>Daryl Morey warns Harden Sixers will take their time</h2>



“Look, James is a Hall of Famer, one of the best players offensively to ever do it,” Morey said in an appearance on The Anthony Gargano Show on 97.5 The Fanatic, via ClutchPoints.



“So, for us, it’s pretty different [than the Ben Simmons situation]. All I know is that we either are gonna move him for a player that helps us win now, we’re gonna get assets that allow us to go get a good player in the short term or we’re gonna continue to wait and continue to look for other players like a Maxey and a Joel to take a step forward in that situation.”


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In short, while Morey said they will try to grant Harden’s wish, the team will not rush to do so. Instead, the Sixers will only let him go once they have what they want in return. If not, they’re willing to wait as long as necessary.

NBA News: Sixers warn James Harden after his trade request - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a> wanted to test free agency waters, and it backfired. He’s no longer a top-notch <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> player, and with not that much interest in meeting his financial aspirations, he had no choice but to opt in on the final year of his contract with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers.</a>



Harden did so in an attempt to get traded, but Sixers GM Daryl Morey — who was one of his closest friends — had a different plan in mind. Simply put, he doesn’t want to give him up.



That’s why Shams Charania reports that Harden’s relationship with Morey is no more, adding that the former MVP is still determined to force his way to the Los Angeles Clippers next season.



<h2>Harden Is Livid At The Sixers</h2>



“The relationship between James Harden and Daryl Morey is essentially severed; it’s essentially fractured throughout this process,” Charania said. “There’s no longer that vow of open-ended trust that we’ve seen over the course of 692 games that Daryl Morey and James Harden have been together.”



“When James Harden opted in, the decision to work together on a trade stemmed from James Harden believing that there was no real intention from the Sixers on giving him a long-term offer,” added Charania. “So everyone around the Sixers, they know he’s been incredibly unnerved about how the team has handled his potential free agency and we’ve seen how James Harden can come into camp when he’s disgruntled– right now, Harden is where he’s been for the last few weeks. He wants a trade and he wants a trade to the Clippers. Rival teams that I’ve spoken to still say that’s the path for the Sixers to go down but it’s gonna come down to those two teams engaging.”



<h2>Harden Wants To Play With Westbrook Again</h2>



Moreover, Clippers insider Joey Linn recently shed some light on Harden’s desire to play for the team, stating that he’s actually looking forward to teaming up with Russell Westbrook again.



“For what it’s worth, I’ve been told that James Harden’s desire to be traded to the Clippers was made even stronger once they officially re-signed Russell Westbrook. The two are still very close, and Harden wants to play with Russ again,” tweeted Linn.






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Westbrook and Harden go a long way back to their days with the Oklahoma City Thunder, so this makes sense. Then again, the team will have to make an offer that makes sense if they’re actually serious about trading for him.

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