The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> — and, more specifically, Daryl Morey — continue to hold onto <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a> against his will. The former MVP called him a liar and openly demanded a trade, yet he refuses to take a penny on the dollar for him.



However, the Sixers might not have much of a choice at this point. With the start of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> season just one week away, they have no leverage right now, especially considering the lack of league-wide interest in Harden’s services.



The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Los Angeles Clippers</a> reportedly remain engaged in trade talks for Harden, who also wants to play there. Nonetheless, they’re reluctant to give up two first-round picks and/or Terance Mann on any deal, and they know they’re only bidding against themselves right now.



<h2>Clippers Could Pursue Malcolm Brogdon Instead</h2>



Even with Russell Westbrook, the Clippers are in need of a lead guard, which was made evident by their reported interest in Jrue Holiday. With that in mind, they could pivot and shift their attention toward Malcolm Brodgon, who should be easier to get.



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“Outside factors have also complicated those discussions. Both the Clippers and Sixers made attempts to trade for Jrue Holiday during his brief stay in Portland, and the Clippers continue to have interest in Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon,” reported Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports.



The Portland Trail Blazers have no use for Brogdon with Scoot Henderson and Anfernee Simons there, and they’d gladly part ways with him in return for draft capital. He’s not the scorer or playmaker Harden is, but they don’t need that much offense with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard by his side.



<h2>Harden No Longer Trusts The Sixers</h2>



This should put plenty of pressure on Morey and the Sixers to try and deal Harden soon. He’s playing ball and has been a professional throughout training camp in the preseason because he’s looking forward to being traded, and his attitude could take a major U-turn if he doesn’t feel like the Sixers are actively trying to get him traded.



Harden has already stated that there’s no way to repair his relationship with Morey. He no longer trusts him, and he has no intention whatsoever of extending his stay with the organization any further:



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“For me, it’s just, trusting people you’ve known for over a decade,” Harden said. “And when I got traded here, my whole thing was I wanted to retire a Sixer. I wanted to be here and retire a Sixer. The front office didn’t have that in their future plans. It’s literally out of my control. It’s something I didn’t want to happen, to be in this position. But I’ve got to make a decision for my family.”


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Morey has a history of overpricing his assets and holding onto them for long, perhaps longer than he should. At this point, it’s the market — not him — the one that’s setting a price for Harden, and he needs to take whatever the Clippers are willing to give up for him before his trade value plummets even further.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden </a>has made it quite evident that he’s not looking forward to playing for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> anymore. From publicly bashing GM Daryl Morey and calling him a liar to stating that he will never play for any of his teams again, he’s done it all.



But unlike Ben Simmons, Harden doesn’t want to leave any money on the table. He already gave the Sixers a pay cut two offseasons ago, so he won’t lose more cash by staying home and refusing to partake in training camp.



Moreover, Harden is still adamant about playing for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers</a>. And while Steve Ballmer has reportedly picked up trade talks for his services, the Sixers continue to play hardball and seem reluctant to take any of their offers.



<h2>Clippers Want To Flip Their First-Round Pick</h2>



Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that the biggest hurdle to get Harden to Los Angeles is the Clippers’ 2028 first-round pick. Apparently, Daryl Morey doesn’t believe it has a lot of value, so they’ll need to find another trade suitor to flip it into a different pick or more assets to include in the offer:



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“They’ve offered Philly more than anybody else has — a first-round pick, a pick swap, expiring contracts,” Wojnarowski reported. “For the Clippers right now, it’s we’re not trying to offer you more, we’re not giving you that 2030 first-round pick, but let’s see what we can turn that 2028 pick, see if we can flip it and then see if there’s something that more interests Daryl Morey.”



Despite their personal differences, Daryl Morey has always had a high regard for Harden, especially as an asset. And he’s usually held onto his players for as long as it takes before making a deal; he won’t take a penny on the dollar.



Likewise, the Clippers are doing the right thing by not rushing and throwing the sink at them to get Harden. As good as he is, he’ll be a free agent at the end of the season.



<h2>Is This The End Of The Line For Harden?</h2>



Harden is no longer the perennial MVP candidate he used to be. Granted that he’s coming off leading the league in assists per game and can still put up 20 and 10 on any given night, but he has to be quite careful about the next move he makes in his career.



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He forced his way out of the Houston Rockets to get to the Brooklyn Nets. Then, he bailed mid-season to be traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, the very team he’s trying to get out of now.



Playing for four teams in five years isn’t a good look, especially considering the fact that he has yet to win a championship. At some point, the league might not want to give him another chance.


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We’ve seen this happen in the past multiple times. They did it to Allen Iverson, and they could do it to Harden as well. The league will always favor younger players and rising stars over troublemaking and aging players, especially when they don’t need them anymore.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers">Los Angeles Clippers</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/utah-jazz">Utah Jazz</a> will face each other today in a 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba">NBA</a> preseason game. Second preparation duel between these two rivals. Here you can find all you need to know about it, such as when, where, at what time, and how to watch or live stream it online in the United States.



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It is the second game of the three that will take place between these two rivals, who continue their preparation for the start of the regular season. The first was a 101-96 victory for the Jazz, a truly close game, in which the Utah franchise made the difference in the third quarter.



Last season, the Utah Jazz fell short of clinching a Play-in spot. To bolster their performance, they’ve added numerous new players, with a significant portion of them being rookies. In contrast, the Los Angeles Clippers have chosen to stick with their entire 2022/23 roster, demonstrating their unwavering belief in the current team. It will soon be known which strategy was better.



<h2>When will Los Angeles Clippers vs Utah Jazz be played?</h2>



The 2023 NBA preseason game between Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz will take place today, October 10 at 10:00 PM (ET).



<h2>Los Angeles Clippers vs Utah Jazz: Time by State in the US</h2>



ET: 10:00 PM CT: 9:00 PM MT: 8:00 PM PT: 7:00 PM



<h2>How to watch Los Angeles Clippers vs Utah Jazz</h2>



This 2023 NBA preseason game between Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz can be watched in the United States on <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/StreamTV/stream-espn-disney-abc-online/?v=nbaonespn&amp;irad=950486&amp;irmp=3119684" rel="sponsored nofollow">Fubo (free trial)</a>. Other options: NBA League Pass, KTLA, KJZZ.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers">Los Angeles Clippers</a> will play against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/utah-jazz">Utah Jazz</a> today in a 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba">NBA</a> preseason game. The Clippers seek to be protagonists this season. Here you can find all you need to know about it, such as when, where, at what time, and how to watch or live stream it online in the United States.



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The start of the regular season is drawing near, and teams are focused on preparing in the best possible way to enter the season with momentum. In a matchup that promises to be highly intriguing, two teams aiming to make significant strides in quality this year will square off.



The Utah Jazz failed to secure a spot in the Play-in last season, and in their pursuit of improvement, they’ve brought in several new players, the majority of whom are rookies. In contrast, the Los Angeles Clippers have opted to retain their entire 2022/23 squad, reaffirming their faith in the existing team.



<h2>When will Los Angeles Clippers vs Utah Jazz be played?</h2>



The 2023 NBA preseason game between Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz will take place today, October 8 at 9:00 PM (ET).



<h2>Los Angeles Clippers vs Utah Jazz: Time by State in the US</h2>



ET: 9:00 PM CT: 8:00 PM MT: 7:00 PM PT: 6:00 PM



<h2>How to watch Los Angeles Clippers vs Utah Jazz</h2>



This 2023 NBA preseason game between Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz can be watched in the United States on <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/StreamTV/stream-espn-disney-abc-online/?v=nbaonespn&amp;irad=950486&amp;irmp=3119684" rel="sponsored nofollow">Fubo (free trial)</a>. Other options: KTLA, KJZZ.

Reports from earlier in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> offseason pointed out that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a> had no intention whatsoever to cooperate with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers.</a> He would look to make things uncomfortable and force his way out of the city.



That’s why it was kind of surprising to see him arriving at training camp in good spirits. He was making plays, working out hard, and creating little-to-no buzz around him.



According to a recent report, that doesn’t have anything to do with him changing his stance or his work ethic. Apparently, he’s motivated because he could finally get traded to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers.</a>



<h2>James Harden Could Be Traded To The Clippers</h2>



“By taking part, Harden is avoiding the sort of financial fate that Ben Simmons experienced when he lost approximately $20 million during his standoff with the Sixers during the 2021-22 season,” reported The Athletic. “But beyond the money matters, league sources say Harden also is taking part because he remains hopeful that a trade to the Clippers is still in the works and believes, for now, that it would be wise to not be a distraction. And the Clippers, league sources say, are going to great lengths to make it happen.”



Harden has been pushing for a trade to the Clippers since the start of the offseason. The Clippers were reportedly unwilling to meet Daryl Morey’s asking price, but that has changed now.


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Should the deal come through, it would be Harden’s fourth team in the past five seasons, and while it would set a dangerous precedent, it might be his last chance in the league.

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Official training camp for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers</a> just started, but just like what happens with other <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> teams, a veteran had already got the team together to work out.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/russell-westbrook" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Russell Westbrook</a> reportedly got most of the roster to attend his training camp, in which attending team dinners and workouts was mandatory. He even gave them brand-new iPhones.



However, Nicolas Batum, Ivica Zubac, and Marcus Morris Sr. weren’t in attendance. The first two were out of the country, while the other simply didn’t show up.



<h2>Marcus Morris Unfollows Russell Wesbrook</h2>



“Westbrook made clear attending team dinners, and workouts, were mandatory during the weekend,”Reporterd Andrew Grief. “The only players who did not attend were Nicolas Batum and Ivica Zubac, who were out of the country, and Marcus Morris Sr.”



Of course, this information alone isn’t enough for people to especulate that there could be some more to it. However, it seems like Morris also recently unfollowed him on Instagram.


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There have been no reports about any sort of beef. On the contrary, Clippers players have raved about Westbrook’s presence and leadership, so it’ll be interesting to see what’s going on here.

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Load management is a major issue for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> fans right now. It all started with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers </a>star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kawhi-leonard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kawhi Leonard,</a> and it spread like a contagious disease all over the league.



The fans don’t want to watch the best players sitting out when they’re healthy. And, clearly, it hasn’t worked for Leonard either, as he’s not been able to play in the playoffs either.



Nonetheless, the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">San Antonio Spurs</a> star is still a big advocate of sitting out despite being healthy, and he let it know during his team’s media day by blasting the league’s new policies.



<h2>Kawhi Leonard Doesn’t Like Load Management Rules</h2>



“No, I mean, I’m not a guy that’s sitting down cause I’m doing load management,” Leonard said. “When I was with the Raptors, it was different. I was coming from an injury. You have to know the details… If the league is seeing or trying to mock what I did with the Raptors, then they should stop because I was injured that whole year. But other than that if I’m able to play, I’ll play basketball. I workout every day in the summertime to play the game, not to sit and watch people play. No league policy is helping me to play more games.”



Kawhi Leonard isn’t a healthy player, and that won’t change even if he only plays 10 games in one season. Former NBA players were on the court for 80+ games, and they still played for 15+ seasons.


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No one wants players to play through injury; all we ask is that they play when they’re healthy. That shouldn’t be too much to ask guys making tens of millions for… playing.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers</a> have been trying to make it to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Finals for the first time in franchise history for a while. But not even Kawhi Leonard has been able to end their drought.



Either he or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-george" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul George</a> — or both — have been hurt in the playoffs, thus hurting their chances to compete at the highest level. And that may not change any time soon.



That’s why they could look to end their tenure in Los Angeles and rely upon another star, such as Joel Embiid. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, both Leonard and George could consider signing with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers.</a>



<h2>Sixers Could Steal One Clippers Star</h2>



“Philadelphia right now has positioned itself to be a big free-agent player,” said Windhorst. “They could swoop in and go after Paul or Kawhi. While they prefer LA, a move to Philly might not be the worst for them.”



The Sixers are also looking forward to getting over the hump. They haven’t been able to get past the second round of the playoffs, and coach Nick Nurse might be just what they need to change that.


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Of course, adding another elite two-way player like George or Leonard to that mix would only make them better, especially considering they’re almost a lock to lose James Harden at some point.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a> doesn’t want to play for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> anymore. And if the past has taught us anything, it is that Harden can force his way out of any <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> market, regardless of how long it takes.



Nonetheless, he’s facing a bit of an uphill battle right now. Sixers GM Daryl Morey is stubborn and has always stayed his ground when it comes to not making moves he doesn’t want to make.



Harden reportedly wants to play for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers</a>, and even held talks with some of their stars. However, Brian Windhorst of ESPN reported that the Clippers are no longer interested in trading for him.



<h2>Clippers Won’t Try To Trade For James Harden</h2>



“(The Clippers) tried to trade for James Harden, and that deal didn’t happen,” Windhorst said on The Hoops Collective. “And from what I understand, it was the Clippers who said, ‘Okay, there’s no deal here. We’re gonna move on.’”



Reports show that the Clippers have been reluctant to meet Morey’s steep asking price for the former MVP, which makes sense, considering he’s entering the final year of his contract.


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Harden also has a long-withstanding history of not living up to the expectations in the playoffs, getting hurt, and a questionable work ethic. That’s why he’s likely stuck in Philadelphia until the end of the season.

NBA Rumors: Clippers make final decision about James Harden

NBA Rumors: Clippers make final decision about James Harden - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> need to find a way to appease<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> James Harden</a>. He doesn’t want to play there or for any other <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> team that employs Daryl Morey in any sort of capacity.



Harden and Joel Embiid are one of the best duos in the Eastern Conference. That’s why they cannot afford to lose him right now, but he might not be motivated to play at all.



That’s why Hip Hop star Lil Wayne believes the only solution is for him to get to where he wants, saying that he should be a star again if he joins the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers.</a>



<h2>Lil Wayne Still Has Faith In James Harden</h2>



“When he’s motivated, I believe those players on that team, that’s his motivation,” Wayne said on Undisputed. “That’s the type of players he loves to be around, that’s the type of people he loves to play with…. That’s where he wants to be. You get him where he wants to be, he’s going to play.”



“I don’t look at it has quit — James got out there before we knew there was a real fire, so James smelled the smoke,” Wayne continued.


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At the end of the day, Harden will have to prove himself again next season, whether it’s in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, or anywhere else, as he’s 33, injury-prone, and hasn’t delivered in the playoffs.

Lil Wayne explains why the Clippers should trade for James Harden

Lil Wayne explains why the Clippers should trade for James Harden - Bolavip US

Ever since Steve Ballmer took over the Los Angeles Clippers, they became one of the teams to beat in the NBA. Signing Kawhi Leonard and trading for Paul George put the league on notice.



But as we’ve seen countless times, stacking talent isn’t enough to get the job done in this league. The players actually need to be healthy if they intend to win in the postseason.



That’s why Tyronn Lue was so satisfied to let it be known that his star duo of players is going to be 100% healthy and ready to go when training camp starts soon.



<h2>Kawhi Leonard And Paul George Will Be Ready For Training Camp</h2>



“We expect him [Kawhi] to be ready by training camp,” Lue said of Leonard on SiriusXM NBA Radio. “He will be 100 percent by the time training camp hits and we just gotta be ready for when training camp hits with our medical staff, we just make sure we are doing the right things as far as practices and games and making sure the minutes are right.”



“The same thing with PG [Paul George]. When those two guys play, we’re an amazing team,” added Lue.


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The Clippers should be one of the powerhouses in the Western Conference if they manage to keep their stars healthy. Of course, we’ll have to see them actually stay on the floor in the playoffs before we believe it.

Tyronn Lue gives key injury update on Clippers' Kawhi Leonard and Paul George

Tyronn Lue gives key injury update on Clippers' Kawhi Leonard and Paul George - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a> is determined to force his way out to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers.</a> He’s already bounced around multiple <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> teams over the past couple of years, so he knows every trick in the book.



Likewise, GM Daryl Morey has proven to be stubborn when he sets his mind on something. But not even a hardnosed negotiator like him can deal with a disgruntled star ready to wreak havoc on your team.



That’s why, as much as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> would love to force him to stay, Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports reports that Harden has been in touch with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, and they all want to team up.



<h2>Clippers Already Have A Role For James Harden</h2>



“What I’ve heard is that, hey, James has been in conversation with Paul and Kawhi, and they’re all kind of on the same page,” reported Goodwill.



“[They’ll use him as] Long reliever where he’s going to eat up innings, he going to eat up games, he’s going to eat up usage while you can nurse Kawhi and Paul and hopefully get them to April where hopefully they’ll be healthy,” the report added. “And you can sort of power James down a little bit and turn this thing over to the two playoff players.”


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The Clippers were reportedly reluctant to give up multiple valuable assets to get Harden, but they could still find a way to get him if his situation in Philadelphia continues to get out of hand.

James Harden's trade to Clippers could be imminent

James Harden's trade to Clippers could be imminent - Bolavip US

A couple of months ago, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> fired coach Doc Rivers. He failed to lead the team to a new level and fulfill their potential as an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship contender.



Rivers has a long history of shortcomings in the league. He did win a championship with the Boston Celtics, but most of his tenures have been full of postseason meltdowns.



That includes his final days with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers</a>. That’s why when he knew he was about to get fired, he sabotaged Tyronn Lue to try and land the Sixers’ job, revealed Gilbert Arenas.



<h2>Doc Rivers Stole The Sixers Job From Tyronn Lue</h2>



“Tyronn Lue was supposed to have that team,” Arenas said. “Doc sent Tyronn Lue to Philly and lobbied for him. ‘This is your guy, he’s a great coach, and this is gonna be good for you guys.&apos;”



“It was a Game 7, Doc found out he was getting fired,” added Arenas. “He knew he was getting fired, so he called Philly and said, ‘I want the job now.’ You get backdoored like that, nothing good’s gonna happen.”


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Of course, we already know that Arenas doesn’t mince his words and has some interesting theories. But it seems like he has his sources and knows exactly what happened, and this is not a good look for the former veteran coach.

Doc Rivers stole the Sixers from Tyronn Lue, reveals Gilbert Arenas

Doc Rivers stole the Sixers from Tyronn Lue, reveals Gilbert Arenas - Bolavip US

The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Los Angeles Clippers </a>have one of the deepest rosters in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>, at least on paper. But paper doesn’t win championships, and neither does an injured <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kawhi-leonard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kawhi Leonard.</a>



With that in mind, they could look to move him or Paul George, as they could both fetch an interesting return, even despite all their concerns about their injuries.



That’s why Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report believes the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta%C2%A0hawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atlanta Hawks</a> make a perfect destination for George, and they could look to pair him with Trae Young at some point next season.



<h2>Hawks Could Trade For Paul George</h2>



(Via Bleacher Report)



“Atlanta Hawks receive: Paul George



Los Angeles Clippers receive: De’Andre Hunter, Bogdan Bogdanović, Kobe Bufkin and 2024 first-round pick (lottery protected, via SAC)



Targeting George makes a ton of sense. They need a lockdown defender on the perimeter, another high-level scoring threat and someone who can thrive both on and off the ball. When healthy, he fits that description about as well as anyone, serving as basically the ideal outcome for what the Hawks hoped they were getting in Hunter, the No. 4 pick in 2019.



Plus, George could realistically become available at some point between now and February—if he isn’t already. 



(…)



As for L.A., if it doesn’t plan on paying George, then this return offers value both today (to help Leonard) and tomorrow (when Leonard is potentially gone).



Hunter is a three-and-D forward who seemingly adds to his offensive arsenal every season. Bogdanović is a slippery scorer with an outside shot and a penchant for passing. Bufkin, this summer’s No. 15 pick, is a combo guard who can pull up, pass and finish at the basket. Throw in a lottery-protected first, and the Clippers are coming away with a good amount of assets.”


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Of course, none of this means it will actually happen, although it obviously makes plenty of sense for everybody involved, assuming George is willing to sign an extension with the Hawks.

NBA Rumors: Hawks could get Paul George in wild trade

NBA Rumors: Hawks could get Paul George in wild trade - Bolavip US

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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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