The Philadelphia Sixers’ James Harden is likely to get traded to the Los Angeles Clippers this offseason. The 34-year-old requested a trade to the Clippers as soon as the transfer window, but the Sixers are reluctant to trade him to the Clippers. This is not the first time the player requested a trade. He had done it twice before and was successful. The player would like to keep his streak intact. But the Sixers do not want to part ways with the veteran and they are doing everything in their power to avoid his departure.
Harden’s departure might lead to Joel Embiid’s request for a trade, and the Sixers do not want to lose both their stars at once. The Sixers have a plan B as well, so if they fail to convince Harden, they might sign his replacement to keep the reigning MVP. The Clippers have their eyes set on the ten-time NBA All-Star, but the Sixers want to include Terrance Mann in the deal and that is something the Clippers do not want to do. Will the two find a middle ground? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Philadelphia Sixers and the Los Angeles Clippers involving James Harden.
What would the Clippers offer for James Harden?
The Clippers are offering some pick swaps along with some unprotected first-round picks in exchange for the Sixers’ #1. But the Sixers are valuing their player much higher and want Terrance Mann, along with some draft picks for him. James recently called the Sixers’ president a liar in public and that has messed things up a bit. Multiple teams who were interested in the player have pulled out from the trade. Will the Sixers finally trade him to the Clippers?
The Los Angeles Clippers are currently offering a trade package that includes an unprotected first-round pick and a pick-swap for James Harden, per @ShamsCharania.
Shams reported yesterday that Los Angeles offered a similar package for the 10x All-Star back in July.
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How did James Harden perform last season?
The Arizona State Sun Devils product 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 Clippers are offering a package including an unprotected first-rounder and a pick swap for James Harden, sources tell @ShamsCharania.
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Why would the Clippers like to sign James Harden?
Multiple players from the Clippers’ squad are close friends with James, and their chemistry would elevate the team’s performance. The player himself wants to stay in Los Angeles, and that is one reason he is inclined towards playing for them.
Will the Sixers be able to keep both of their stars? How would the Clippers line up next season? We’ll keep you updated.
