Philadelphia Sixers’ point guard James Harden has been all over the headlines as soon as the NBA free agency started. The 33-year-old is keen on leaving the Sixers and is looking forward to a move to the Los Angeles Clippers. After Damian Lillard requested a trade to the Heats, a few players also opened up and requested a trade.
The trade is yet to happen, but there is a lot of stuff floating in the market about it. Here’s all the information and updates you need to know about James Harden’s request to join the Clippers!
What did James Harden tell the Sixers?
After playing for the Philadelphia Sixers for one and a half years now, the veteran asked for a move to the Los Angeles Clippers. He had a player option in his contract for the 2023-24 season and it was expected that the player would decline it and continue. But Harden had other plans and he is inclined towards moving to the Clippers.
James Harden only wants a trade to the L.A. Clippers, per Shams Charania.
"We've seen how James Harden can come into camp when he's disgruntled". pic.twitter.com/Fnu6y0gfSq
— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) July 18, 2023
How did James Harden perform last season?
James Harden played 58 games last season and averaged 21 points and 10.7 assists per game for the Philadelphia Sixers. He had the most assists in this NBA season, and this is the second instance where he assisted the most in an NBA season. His assists bore fruits not only for him but his teammate Joel Embiid as well, who won his first-ever MVP award.
Bleacher Report’s proposed Harden trade that sends him back to Houston👀
Sixers give: James Harden
Houston gives: Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr., Cam Whitmore, 2 1st round picks pic.twitter.com/qSXCbneHc1— Ballsack Sports (@BallsackSports) July 18, 2023
What are the Updates in the James Harden trade saga?
Russell Westbrook has re-signed with the Clippers because he knew that James Harden wanted to play there as well. The two of them have previously played together for the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets. Russell wants to step up on the field in the same team as James once again.
Amid all the speculations, Law Murray of the Athletic has claimed that the trade would not happen anytime soon. He also informed that the Sixers are trying to do small deals to build the strength of the team while keeping an eye on the James Harden offers too. The player is not happy with the way things are being handled.
There are huge chances that James Harden would continue with the Sixers, but the possibility of him moving can not be ruled out.
