The Philadelphia Sixers’ forward PJ Tucker is likely to join the Clippers this summer along with his current teammate James Harden. After the Blazers’ Damian Lillard made a request to join the Heat, James followed the trend by asking for a move to the Clippers.
Now there are rumors that if Harden succeeds in his request being fulfilled, the Clippers might try to land Tucker as well. Harden was confident about getting a max extension, but when the Sixers did not offer him that, he used his player option for the next season. He is determined not to put up the Sixers jersey ever again. He has a good chemistry with Tucker. Would the Clippers sign him too? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Philadelphia Sixers and the Los Angeles Clippers involving PJ Tucker.
What would the Sixers want in return for PJ Tucker and James Harden?
The Sixers might ask for Marcus Morris and Nic Batum if they decide to add PJ Tucker in the James Harden trade. Whoever they sign would either be playing a supporting role in the team alongside Joel Embiid or would be a part of their rebuilding phase. There are speculations that Embiid might ask for a trade, too, if Harden leaves. Can the Sixers afford to lose Tucker, Harden and Embiid in the same window?
The 76ers and Clippers are expected to engage again in discussions on a James Harden trade this offseason, sources tell @ShamsCharania.
Harden prefers to be moved and Philadelphia is working to honor his wish.
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Why would PJ Tucker be added to the Haden trade?
Harden and Tucker have played together for a long time for the Rockets and the Sixers. The Clippers would love to have both of them as their chemistry would be a huge advantage for them. Two of them are close friends, and Harden even did not take around $15M from the Sixers so that he could play alongside Tucker.
PJ Tucker has been mentioned in the James Harden trade talks to the Clippers, per @MikeAScotto
“PJ Tucker, Harden’s longtime teammate with the Rockets and Sixers, has come up in trade discussions between the 76ers and Clippers, league sources told HoopsHype. The Clippers covet… pic.twitter.com/5zutPslPHS
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 21, 2023
What are the chances of the PJ Tucker trade happening?
Everything depends upon the Harden trade. The Sixers would not like to part ways with him and if they manage to do that, Tucker would not go anywhere as well. But how are they going to manage the situation? Can they keep him and hope for things to get better?
Two friends want to play together in the final stage of their careers, but their departure would weaken the Sixers. Where is this trade headed? We’ll keep you updated.
