James Harden is another big name that has requested a trade to a particular team, just like the Blazers’ guard Damian Lillard. The 10-time All-Star is interested in a move to the Los Angeles Clippers. The 33-year-old has got multiple personal accolades, but a championship is something his impressive career lacks.
The Thunder, the Rockets, the Nets, and the Sixers came close to the veteran’s dream but failed to make it a reality. James Harden now prefers moving to the Clippers, but there are other teams that are interested in him. Here’s all you need to know about James Harden’s trade!
James Harden to the Houston Rockets?
Harden has already played for the Rockets and collected a lot of titles along with two tickets to the Western Conference finals. The Rockets struggled last season; they drafted and signed a few players this off-season. They have all they need to trade in James Harden.
The deal would give the Sixers the talent they might need for a title push in Porter Jr., Whitmore, Thompson, and VanVleet. Harden would be able to take the lead role in the team where he earned stardom, and his mentorship would help the young bloods to grow.
Per sources: This is the James Harden to Clippers trade package pic.twitter.com/mZiXlquvbb
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James Harden to the New Orleans Pelicans?
The Pelicans have been putting in continuous efforts to improve their team for the title quest. Williamson Zion’s presence in the Pelicans might make this deal happen; the two of them might prove deadly together.
If the deal happens, the Sixers will receive some first-round picks along with two of McCollum, Ingram, and Trey. Zion is injury-prone, and Harden can run the team on his own as well in that scenario.
James Harden will be sent to LA in a 4 team deal involving the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers pic.twitter.com/vmy56FH8HZ
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James Harden to the Miami Heat?
Miami might fail to sign Damian, and in case that happens, James Harden should become their top priority. Miami has come very close to the title but probably all they need is somebody to support Jimmy Butler.
The Heat may offer Herro and Robinson for Harden. They would still end up having players good enough for a title charge. Miami should be Harden’s best option as well if he fails to land in LA.
Harden and Lillard’s trade sagas have taken a lot of limelight this season. The trio of the Rockets, the Pelicans, and the Heat are going to battle it out for Harden if the move to the Clippers fails.
