Milan, 31 October 2023 – The market shakes the NBA. In the last few hours the exchange between Clippers e Sixers that it will bring James Harden in Los Angeles. With the former Houston guard, also the veteran P.J. Tucker and the Serbian rookie Filip Petrusev. In Philadelphia, however, in addition to an unprotected first pick in the 2028 draft, two second picks, a swap on a future pick, Marcus Morris, Nicolas Batum, Robert Covington e K.J. Martin, for a total of seven players involved. The Clippers will also include in the trade an additional first pick arriving from a third team involved, while the Sixers, to free up the necessary roster space, have cut Danny Green.
Fourth team from 2021
In Los Angeles, Harden will form a no-nonsense quartet with his former partner in Oklahoma and Houston Russell Westbrook, Kawhi Leonard e Paul George. Players who perhaps have already given the best of themselves, but who are always dangerous to face in the playoffs. If the team coached by Tyronn Lue will be able to play the role of contender for the NBA title, but this will only be understood during the course of the season, which began for the Clippers with two victories and one defeat. Clippers who represent the fourth lineup for Harden from 2021 to today (previously Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers).
Looking for new balances
But what kind of reinforcement does Barba represent for Los Angeles? Like Westbrook, Harden is also a player capable of creating for himself and his teammates, but with a decidedly more dangerous shot than the point guard born in ’88. Last season, the Clippers’ new signing averaged 21 points (44% from the field) and nearly 11 assists. Coach Lue has the task of finding new balances after the arrival of Harden, who due to his media weight and technical skills is a cumbersome player.
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2023-10-31 10:11:02
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