James Harden could get his want and get traded to the Clippers. Nevertheless it will not be for some time.
According to Legislation Murray of The Athletic, Los Angeles is dedicated to consolidating its spectacular depth to improve at a sure place. However whereas Harden has reportedly been desirous about becoming a member of the Clippers since late June, his hometown group does not really feel any urgency to make a deal proper now.
Harden opted into his 2023-24 contract for $35.6M simply earlier than free company started, and requested that the 76ers commerce him. However other than the Clippers, there is not any apparent vacation spot for The Beard, nor an apparent commerce that will ship what the 76ers want: a second star alongside Joel Embiid, or sufficient draft picks that they might commerce for a star.
The group and the participant are at an deadlock. Harden desires to go to a group that can give him the big-money deal Philadelphia would not this summer season. The Sixers do not need to break the financial institution for Harden, however in addition they want to stay contenders, whereas preserving their potentially-massive wage cap house subsequent summer season.
Group president Daryl Morey claims if he does not get his desired commerce, the Sixers “simply will not do it.” In any case, Harden is beneath contract. The Clippers clearly suppose their assortment of expiring contracts and younger gamers may carry again any variety of gamers, not simply Harden. And neither of these golf equipment is in a rush.
Harden will be the one social gathering who’s in a rush to get one thing carried out. Nevertheless it’s not prone to occur quickly. Maybe he must also go take a stroll outdoors.
