The Philadelphia 76ers are facing a lot of uncertainty toward next season in the NBA. Of course, the main topic is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a> after the star requested a trade. Teams such as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers">Los Angeles Clippers</a> have become favorites to land him.



However, the&nbsp;Sixers&nbsp;haven’t ruled out the possibility of keeping Harden. As it’s happening with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers">Blazers</a>, GM Daryl Morey will try to convince him or wait for the ideal trade package.


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Meanwhile, just a few weeks before the season starts in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> have to deal with a shocking hit to their roster. It’s important to remember the team will start a new era under head coach Nick Nurse after Doc Rivers was fired.



<h2>Montrezl Harrell is out with Sixers after seve knee injury</h2>



The Philadelphia 76ers confirmed Montrezl Harrell has a torn ACL and a torn medial meniscus in his right knee. The veteran took notice something was wrong following consecutive practices with a lot of pain in the area. Though there’s no timetable, he could miss at least the first half of the season.







It’s a massive blow for the Sixers as Harrell had been used as a main backup for Joel Embiid. Though Paul Reed is another option at center, the depth chart becomes thin.


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Now, Reed will take that substitute role for the 2023-2024 season and there might be more minutes for Mo Bamba. Nick Nurse is definitely having a rough few weeks as new head coach at Philadelphia.

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NBA News: Sixers lose a key player due to injury

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> have knocked on the door of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship contention for quite a while, but not even pairing up <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a> with Joel Embiid has been enough to get over the hump.



Harden is reportedly looking to force his way out to play for the Los Angeles Clippers, but the latter don’t seem to be that serious about making a big offer for him.



With that in mind, Bleacher Report’s NBA staff came up with a very interesting trade idea. Given that Harden is unlikely to be traded, they could ramp up their defense with a trade for a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houston Rockets </a>role player.



<h2>NBA Rumors: Sixers Could Trade For Jae’Sean Tate</h2>



(Via Bleacher Report)



“Philadelphia 76ers Receive: Jae’Sean Tate



Houston Rockets Receive: Danuel House Jr., Furkan Korkmaz, Philadelphia’s 2027 second-round pick, Portland’s 2029 second-round pick



Tate’s shaky outside shot renders him less than plug-and-play, but he’s an excellent value proposition. Knee and ankle injuries limited him to 31 games last season, and he has since toppled down the Rockets’ depth chart following the arrivals of Dillon Brooks, Amen Thompson, Fred VanVleet and Cam Whitmore, not to mention the emergence of Tari Eason.



Landing Tate for two seconds and two fringe-rotation players is (inter)stellar business. He brings defensive pressure up and down the perimeter, some spot ball-handling and shot better than 53 percent on drives last season.”


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While this might not be the most exciting transaction, it could end up having a major impact, as the Sixers already have more than enough scoring and could use more stoppers right now.

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NBA Rumors: Sixers could land a stellar defender at a reasonable price

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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NBA Rumors: Clippers may not want James Harden so badly

<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 destroys James Harden in epic rant

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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NBA: Tracy McGrady weighs in on James Harden's future

Last week, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers </a>star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joel Embiid</a> made the rounds for not-so-positive reasons. He put the fans on notice by stating that he wants to win an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship even if it’s not with the Sixers.



Embiid later took to Twitter to claim that he was just trolling, and GM Daryl Morey made it clear that he’s still committed to the organization. Then again, that wasn’t enough to appease the rumor.s



With that in mind, Sixers insider Keith Pompey recently stated that there’s a big chance that Embiid forces his way out to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-knicks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Knicks,</a> as Leon Rose used to be his agent and he already has a place up there.



<h2>Knicks Could Trade For Embiid</h2>



“I can see it absolutely happening. Joel already owns a house in New York for a while and the worst-kept secret is that the Knicks have been compiling their first-round draft picks hoping and praying that Joel Embiid asks out,” Pompey said on Sirius XM NBA Radio.



“Because if you add Joel Embiid to that team, that team is gonna be catapulted into being one of the top teams in the East,” the insider added.


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This will be a story worth following quite closely, and even if Daryl Morey wants to play this down, we’ve seen disgruntled stars handpicking their trade destinations way too often now.

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NBA Rumors: Joel Embiid to the Knicks is a real possibility

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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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> have had an eventful offseason. It started with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden’s</a> alleged desire to be traded to the Clippers, and it got worse with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joel Embiid’s</a> latest comments.



GM Daryl Morey has unsuccessfully tried to put an end to Embiid’s discontent rumors, and even the Cameroonian big man stated that he was just trolling and messing around.



Embiid claimed that he wants to win an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship so badly, adding ‘whether it’s in Philly or anywhere else,’ obviously prompting countless rumors and narratives.



<h2>Embiid Wants To Play For One Team</h2>



“I just want to win a championship — um, you know, whatever it takes,” Embiid said in an interview with UNINTERRUPTED CEO Maverick Carter. “I don’t know where that’s going to be, whether it’s in Philly or anywhere else.”



Fortunately for the fans, Fred Katz of The Athletic recently reported that, as much as multiple NBA teams would love to trade for Embiid, he wants to play for one team for his entire career.



“Embiid has told people close to him for years that he values the idea of a one-team legacy,” Katz wrote. “There is a long way to go between vague comments about the mystical land of “anywhere else” and an official trade request.”




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Embiid will be under contract for many more years, and the Sixers won’t blow their roster up by just letting him go. So even if he wanted to league, it’d likely take a historically big haul to get him.

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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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James Harden sends a shocking 'threat' to the Philadelphia 76ers

<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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James Harden is ready to sabotage the Sixers

<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.

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

Reigning MVP <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joel Embiid </a>put the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> — and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> as a whole — on notice with his latest statements, saying that he would love to win a championship in Philly or somewhere else.



He later took to Twitter to claim he was just trolling, and Sixers GM Daryl Morey also said Embiid is happy in the City of Brotherly Love and wants to stay there. However, the damage was already done.



With that in mind, Zach Harper of The Athletic believes the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat</a> could abandon their pursuit of Damian Lillard to try and reunite Embiid with Jimmy Butler, as he could be easier to get.



<h2>NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Could Make A Run For Joel Embiid</h2>



“Daryl Morey is already processing Philly getting subpar value for [James] Harden,” Harper wrote. “However, a trade for Embiid (as awful as that might sound) is eased by Miami offering Bam Adebayo, a versatile four-time All-Star and two-time All-Defense selection.”



“An Adebayo-centered trade package to reunite Butler and Embiid could be an easier pill to swallow,” continued the report. “It would end any pursuit of Lillard due to lack of assets, but such a pursuit could also not yield Lillard at all.”


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Embiid was aware of the effect his comments would’ve had, so maybe some truth lay within that joke, and he’s always raved about Jimmy and their time as teammates. It’s not that far-fetched to think at all.

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There's a new strong trade suitor for Joel Embiid

The recent statement by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid">Joel Embiid</a>, expressing his desire to win an NBA championship, regardless of whether it’s with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> or another team, has sparked chaos within the organization. In light of this development, Daryl Morey, the President of Basketball Operations for the 76ers, has addressed these claims.



It’s evident that Embiid’s championship aspirations have created a significant stir within the 76ers’ ranks. The organization now faces internal challenges as they navigate the implications of their star player’s statement. Embiid’s words have raised questions about his long-term commitment to the team and his future plans in pursuit of a championship.


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As the team grapples with recurring playoff setbacks, including a disappointing semifinals series against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> in which the 76ers were 3-2, the timing of Embiid’s statement added fuel to the fire. The 76ers’ struggles in recent playoff campaigns have raised questions about their ability to convert regular-season success into postseason triumphs.



<h2>Daryl Morey reacts to Joel Embiid’s championship aspirations</h2>



While the 76ers contemplate a potential trade involving <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers">Los Angeles Clippers</a>, they also find themselves grappling with the situation generated by Embiid’s recent comments. In response to the ongoing situation, Morey has stepped forward to provide his perspective.



“At the end of the day, he’s talking about the business of the NBA. In his mind, he wants to win here. He wants to win it for Philly. That’s the only place he wants to win. He absolutely was sort of referencing the fact that, you know, it’s not totally in his control where is at all times”, Morey said as he mentioned a conversation he had with Embiid on Monday.

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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.

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<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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