James Harden and Collin Sexton are rumored to be a Clipper next season. The Sixers’ point guard Harden requested for a trade to the Clippers this summer, and it looks like he is going to get his wish fulfilled. This would land him in the city where he was born and brought up. The player is interested in taking the field with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook.
This deal gives Harden what he wants and the Sixers will get a good return for him as well. Will the three teams find a middle ground and settle for the deal? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Los Angeles Clippers, the Utah Jazz and the Philadelphia Sixers involving James Harden and Collin Sexton.
Proposed trade involving James Harden and Collin Sexton
The Jazz would receive 5 players and 3 draft picks in this deal, including Norman Powell, Marcus Harris, Amir Coffey, Kobe Brown, Brandon Boston, one 2030 first-round pick each from the Clippers and the Sixers, and a 2029 first-round pick via swap. The Sixers would get Lauri Markkanen and Robert Covington and finally, the Clippers would land James Harden and Colin Sexton.
Utah has made Collin Sexton available in trade talks, per @JakeLFischer pic.twitter.com/O8W7XfwWyY
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 20, 2023
How did James Harden perform last season?
Harden played 56 games for the Sixers last season and did shoot 50.6 percent from the floor, 81.9 percent from the free throw line and 38.5 percent three-pointers. He averaged 21 points, 10.7 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game. But now he wants to play for the Clippers and does not want to put up a Sixers jersey ever again.
The 76ers and Clippers are expected to re-engage trade talks surrounding James Harden this offseason, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/aQnnN36taF
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) August 8, 2023
How did Collin Sexton perform last season?
The 24-year-old played 48 games for the Jazz last season and averaged 14.3 points, 2.9 assists, and 2.2 rebounds per game. He shooted 39.3 percent 3-pointers. He has a $70.9M contract which was signed in September last year.
Would the Sixers keep James Harden against his desire and hope for things to get better? Joel Embiid’s future also depends on this trade. Will the three teams agree to a deal? How much would the Jazz benefit from it? We’ll keep you updated.
