James Harden has requested a trade from his current team, the Philadelphia 76ers. However, the Sixers don’t seem to be interested in trading their superstar player right now. Is Harden the only star guard to trade this season? Let’s find out!
The James Harden Trade Proposal
- The Philadelphia 76ers will receive the guard Kyle Lowry and the guard-forward Caleb Martin.
- In return, the Miami Heat will receive the guard James Harden.
For the Miami Heat, James Harden is not the only star guard to trade this NBA Summer season. The Heat can also trade for Damian Lillard if they want, as he is leaving the Portland Trail Blazers this summer. While Lillard has been loyal to the Trail Blazers, he frequently requests trades.
However, both Lillard and Harden have expressed their desires to join the Heat and the Clippers, respectively. Could the Miami Heat acquire Harden and not Lillard?
Why Do the Miami Heat Want to Acquire James Harden?
The Philadelphia 76ers are looking for a significant return for Harden, and if the Heat acquire him, they will have to give up a lot. But since his contract with the Sixers is expiring soon, and he is requesting frequent trades, his value is going down. So, there are high chances that the Heat won’t give up a lot of their assets for the star guard.
Why Do the Philadelphia Sixers Want to Trade Harden?
The Miami Heat is offering a fair return in exchange for Harden since his market value is constantly dropping off. Whatever the Sixers are getting in return, they should accept it.
Scott Van Pelt returned and he definitely did NOT hold back on the James Harden situation… pic.twitter.com/B9P4byYcRP
— Philly Colin Cowherd (@HauserBrett) August 15, 2023
In exchange, the Sixers will receive Caleb Martin from the Heat, a great 3-and-D wing player who has performed well in the last playoffs. Furthermore, he is a good rotation player for the Sixers.
