The Philadelphia Sixers’ star point guard James Harden and forward and center PJ Tucker are likely to play for the Miami Heat in the upcoming season. The deal would involve three teams discussed the most this summer. Along with the Sixers and the Hat, the Blazers would also be a part of this deal. The three-team trade is likely to make huge changes to the rosters of all of these three teams.
The Blazers had to let go of their star point guard, Damian Lillard, recently, and they are set to rebuild, but they might choose to build a competitive squad as well. The Sixers do not want to trade off their veteran, but James wants to part ways with them and he is forcing his way out. A three-team trade is always complicated. Will the Heat be able to pull it off? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Portland Trail Blazers, the Miami Heat, and the Philadelphia Sixers involving James Harden and PJ Tucker.
What would the Heat offer for James Harden and PJ Tucker?
This three-team trade would give Kyle Lowry and Nikola Jovic, along with a 2026 first-round pick to the Blazers. The Sixers will receive Tyler Herro and Malcolm Brogdon, while the Heat will add the Sixers’ #1 and PJ Tucker to their roster.
“The 76ers will work on a trade of the 10-time All-Star out of Philadelphia. And when you look at the landscape around the league, the Clippers and Heat are expected to emerge in this process for James Harden, I’m told.” – @ShamsCharania via @TheRally pic.twitter.com/UP0BTRe0zD
— Dru (@dru_star) October 6, 2023
How did James Harden and PJ Tucker perform last season?
The ten-time NBA All-star James played 58 games for the Sixers last season and averaged 21 points, 10.7 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game while shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc. The Texas Longhorns product Tucker played 75 games for the Sixers last season and averaged 3.5 points, 0.8 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game while shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc.
Multiple sources have told me that James Harden would very much welcome a trade to Miami. However, as of now, the Heat have yet to engage and like the current state of their team.
Maybe if the value gets low enough… pic.twitter.com/SvtyHcrVLs
— Miami Heatle 🔥🐬 (@HeatleMiami) October 6, 2023
Why would the Heat like to sign James Harden and PJ Tucker?
The Heat wanted to sign Damian Lillard this whole summer, but they could not manage to land him due to the Blazers’ high demands. Now, they are looking for another guard, and James Harden would be the perfect fit for the same.
Will the Sixers be able to keep their superstars, or will the Heat add them to their roster? We’ll keep you updated.
