With training camps fast approaching, James Harden is still in Philadelphia. And seeing as it’s gone, the Bearded will still be with the Sixers in two weeks when the NBA teams begin their preparation. Indeed, no deal seems imminent, and the Clippers have completely moved on.
James Harden wants to leave the Sixers to go to the Clippers, and the Clippers are interested in his services. Until then it holds up, but then it gets tougher.
While the two teams were in contact briefly during the summer, discussions did not go very far. Sixers boss Daryl Morey is looking for a counterpart that matches the talent of his All-Star leader, while the Clippers do not want to let go of Terance Mann, who is not a big name despite his interesting potential. You understood, that gives a big gap in the negotiations, and obviously it is the Los Angeles franchise which chose to put an end to the discussions.
“The Clippers tried to arrange a transfer for James Harden, but the deal did not happen. And from what I understand, it was the Clippers who said, ‘Okay, there’s no deal possible. Let’s move on.'”
– Brian Windhorst, ESPN
The Clippers have shut down trade discussions for 76ers star James Harden, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst https://t.co/fXtcMxKuLe
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) September 17, 2023
While we thought it was Daryl Morey who stopped discussions to force Harden to return to the Sixers, the opposite happened. Well, in the end, the result remains the same, the real question is rather whether these negotiations can resume in the future.
According to Brian Windhorst ofESPN, this scenario is not impossible during the season. We know that a lot of things can happen during the regular session, things that can change the dynamic of the discussions. James Harden is a great specialist when it comes to spoiling a situation to get what he wants, which could happen again with the Sixers in the coming weeks. Enough to potentially force Morey’s hand, even if we know that the Philadelphia boss is also an expert in the discipline of arm wrestling.
The contractual situation of Harden – free agent in 2024 – could also unlock negotiations as the February trade deadline approaches. Except that the Clippers’ counterpart will probably not be more attractive in a few months compared to today. Suffice to say that the situation is complex, and that it will probably be necessary to include a third or even a fourth team to hope to satisfy everyone.
It is not won.
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Source texte : ESPN
2023-09-18 17:41:00
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