Sixers’ guard James Harden had requested a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers. The 10-time All-Star looks forward to wearing the Clippers’ colors next season, according to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer. Harden has a history of successful trade requests, and he would hope that this request is fulfilled too.
James Harden’s trade request came following Damian Lillard’s ask from the Blazers to the Miami Heat. The two players are determined to join the team of their choice, and the teams are reluctant to do the same due to package issues. After Damian took his issue to Twitter, the Sixers’ star has chosen social media as his weapon as well. Here is all you need to know about Harden’s situation with the Sixers!
What’s the scenario between James Harden and the Sixers?
Harden asked for a trade from the Sixers to the Clippers. Considering his friendship with Daryl Morey, the Sixers’ president of basketball operations, he had expected that things would go his way smoothly. But the way Morey managed Harden’s situation, the player was quite unhappy and requested a trade as well.
PJ Tucker could be included in a James Harden trade to the Clippers 👀🍿🔥#BrotherlyLove #Sixers 🔵🔴 pic.twitter.com/wFNUQbYv9o
— Philly Take with RB (@PhillyTakewRB) July 21, 2023
How did James Harden perform last season?
Harden played 58 games for the Philadelphia Sixers this season and scored a total of 1216 points. He managed to score 21 points per game, along with 10.7 assists and 6.1 rebounds. 38.5 percent of his shooting was done from beyond the arc and 86.7 percent from the free throw line. The 33-year-old gave the most assists this NBA season, and it’s the second time that he has achieved the feat.
James Harden only wants a trade to the Clippers, per @ShamsCharania
“We’ve seen how James Harden can come into camp when he’s disgruntled”
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 17, 2023
How does the future look for James Harden?
Jake Fischer has reported that Harden intends to play for the Clippers and had planned for it already. He said that James is confident about his move to the Clippers, but the Sixers are holding talks with other teams and are asking high prices for their veteran.
The Los Angeles-born guard does not want to wear the Sixers jersey again and is focused on his move to the Clippers.
It’s always difficult when a player asks for a trade to a specific team. This deal is going to be complex and messy as well. We will keep you updated.
