76ers letting it be known they don’t think it’s over with James Harden
Brian Windhorst: One, the Sixers are not afraid to let it be known that they don’t think necessarily it’s over with James Harden, that maybe everybody was just a little bit in their feelings. And a little bit fired up about the state of the negotiations on Thursday, and Harden very angrily picked up his option, that it may not be over that.
Source: Apple Podcasts
Source: Apple Podcasts
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
New podcast! NBA Superstar Trade Season and Free Agency
alongside @ChrisBHaynes on #thisleague UNCUT is out NOW. Covering:
🏀 Damian Lillard
🏀 James Harden
🏀 Kyrie Irving
🏀 And much more!
LISTEN HERE: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thi… – 10:47 AM
New podcast! NBA Superstar Trade Season and Free Agency
alongside @ChrisBHaynes on #thisleague UNCUT is out NOW. Covering:
🏀 Damian Lillard
🏀 James Harden
🏀 Kyrie Irving
🏀 And much more!
LISTEN HERE: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thi… – 10:47 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Where do things stand with potential Damian Lillard, James Harden trades?
nbcsports.com/nba/news/where… – 10:45 AM
Where do things stand with potential Damian Lillard, James Harden trades?
nbcsports.com/nba/news/where… – 10:45 AM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
#ThisLeague Uncut podcast with my guy @TheSteinLine on what we know about three stars:
🏀Dame
🏀 Harden
🏀 Kyrie
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thi… – 10:44 AM
#ThisLeague Uncut podcast with my guy @TheSteinLine on what we know about three stars:
🏀Dame
🏀 Harden
🏀 Kyrie
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thi… – 10:44 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New #HoopCollective podcast with @WindhorstESPN and @espn_macmahon on the landscape of the Damian Lillard and James Harden situations, plus how the offseason has gone for Phoenix, Denver and the Lakers. open.spotify.com/episode/74yaE9… – 10:42 AM
New #HoopCollective podcast with @WindhorstESPN and @espn_macmahon on the landscape of the Damian Lillard and James Harden situations, plus how the offseason has gone for Phoenix, Denver and the Lakers. open.spotify.com/episode/74yaE9… – 10:42 AM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
I know I’m supposed to be hunting for James Harden updates, but when there is a @sallyjenkins story on two incredible athletes that I covered for years, well. Harden can wait.
washingtonpost.com/sports/interac… – 3:52 PM
I know I’m supposed to be hunting for James Harden updates, but when there is a @sallyjenkins story on two incredible athletes that I covered for years, well. Harden can wait.
washingtonpost.com/sports/interac… – 3:52 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
A look at the first 2 days of Free Agency
🏀Damian Lillard
🏀James Harden
🏀Lakers
🏀Phoenix
and more…..
youtu.be/LOpES1ZlISk via @YouTube – 11:44 AM
A look at the first 2 days of Free Agency
🏀Damian Lillard
🏀James Harden
🏀Lakers
🏀Phoenix
and more…..
youtu.be/LOpES1ZlISk via @YouTube – 11:44 AM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
The risk of locking themselves out of a suitable James Harden trade just isn’t worth quickly burning a salary exception, and that’s why it was ultimately impossible for the Sixers to re-sign Jalen McDaniels.
A short Sunday column:
973espn.com/why-the-eventu… – 10:52 AM
The risk of locking themselves out of a suitable James Harden trade just isn’t worth quickly burning a salary exception, and that’s why it was ultimately impossible for the Sixers to re-sign Jalen McDaniels.
A short Sunday column:
973espn.com/why-the-eventu… – 10:52 AM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
We hit almost every move of free agency Day 1, plus talk all things Lillard and Harden — all the plausible teams (Jazz!!?! Spurs??), fake trades, the Heat as clubhouse leader, much more:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3JERl2P
Apple: apple.co/3NYcUhn – 8:26 PM
We hit almost every move of free agency Day 1, plus talk all things Lillard and Harden — all the plausible teams (Jazz!!?! Spurs??), fake trades, the Heat as clubhouse leader, much more:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3JERl2P
Apple: apple.co/3NYcUhn – 8:26 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
What does Dame trade landscape look like? What about Harden to LAC? 3-team possibilities? Plus: FVV, Toronto future, Haliburton, Bane, PHX working the minimum market, Lakers winning free agency, much more:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3JERl2P
Apple: apple.co/3NYcUhn – 3:39 PM
What does Dame trade landscape look like? What about Harden to LAC? 3-team possibilities? Plus: FVV, Toronto future, Haliburton, Bane, PHX working the minimum market, Lakers winning free agency, much more:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3JERl2P
Apple: apple.co/3NYcUhn – 3:39 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
From earlier: New Lowe Post podcast: @BobbyMarks42 and I react to Damian Lillard’s trade request in real time, plus Harden, free agency Day 1 wrap-up, much, much more:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3JERl2P
Apple: apple.co/3NYcUhn – 3:37 PM
From earlier: New Lowe Post podcast: @BobbyMarks42 and I react to Damian Lillard’s trade request in real time, plus Harden, free agency Day 1 wrap-up, much, much more:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3JERl2P
Apple: apple.co/3NYcUhn – 3:37 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
I don’t understand why a team would trade for James Harden at this point. – 2:47 PM
I don’t understand why a team would trade for James Harden at this point. – 2:47 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Lillard wants out, Harden wants out, could the Sixers pull it off?
973espn.com/trade-rumors-s… – 2:45 PM
Lillard wants out, Harden wants out, could the Sixers pull it off?
973espn.com/trade-rumors-s… – 2:45 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
A 9-player 3-teamer that gets Dame to Philly and Harden to LAC….
Port gets Maxey, Mann, Zubac + Tobias expiring + dumps Nurk.
Phi gets Dame/Batum/Powell
LAC: Harden, Nurk
Port also gets: 2024/26/28 1st swaps w/ Philly, 2029 unprotected Philly 1st, 2028 unprotected LAC 1st. pic.twitter.com/HeRpSW3DoF – 1:03 PM
A 9-player 3-teamer that gets Dame to Philly and Harden to LAC….
Port gets Maxey, Mann, Zubac + Tobias expiring + dumps Nurk.
Phi gets Dame/Batum/Powell
LAC: Harden, Nurk
Port also gets: 2024/26/28 1st swaps w/ Philly, 2029 unprotected Philly 1st, 2028 unprotected LAC 1st. pic.twitter.com/HeRpSW3DoF – 1:03 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Today’s #HoopCollective with @espn_macmahon and @WindhorstESPN breaks down a very busy first night of free agency, with reaction to all the deals that happened and the ramifications of what was ahead, including Damian Lillard, James Harden and Brook Lopez. open.spotify.com/episode/6MAZ1m… – 12:52 PM
Today’s #HoopCollective with @espn_macmahon and @WindhorstESPN breaks down a very busy first night of free agency, with reaction to all the deals that happened and the ramifications of what was ahead, including Damian Lillard, James Harden and Brook Lopez. open.spotify.com/episode/6MAZ1m… – 12:52 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
On night one of free agency, the Sixers lost Georges Niang and Shake Milton. They didn’t sign any new players or returners.
It was a reminder that the James Harden domino will hover over everything until it falls.
inquirer.com/sports/sixers-… – 9:44 AM
On night one of free agency, the Sixers lost Georges Niang and Shake Milton. They didn’t sign any new players or returners.
It was a reminder that the James Harden domino will hover over everything until it falls.
inquirer.com/sports/sixers-… – 9:44 AM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
The Chicago Bulls could be a potential team to watch for a James Harden trade. bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/07/01/chi… – 7:05 AM
The Chicago Bulls could be a potential team to watch for a James Harden trade. bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/07/01/chi… – 7:05 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Talked with @mmargaux8 about Knicks/Nets free agency, Obi Toppin, James Harden, Donte DiVincenzo, Cam Johnson and more on Honda SportsNite: pic.twitter.com/wIpvTQKVSZ – 12:33 AM
Talked with @mmargaux8 about Knicks/Nets free agency, Obi Toppin, James Harden, Donte DiVincenzo, Cam Johnson and more on Honda SportsNite: pic.twitter.com/wIpvTQKVSZ – 12:33 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
To my friends on the East Coast, happy 1st of the month
In addition to Bobby Bonilla Day, it’s new CBA Day
And also
Teams need to send 76ers nearly $41 million for James Harden (trade kicker)
Hope you all enjoyed JUNE — we are now in the month of YOU-LIE – 12:02 AM
To my friends on the East Coast, happy 1st of the month
In addition to Bobby Bonilla Day, it’s new CBA Day
And also
Teams need to send 76ers nearly $41 million for James Harden (trade kicker)
Hope you all enjoyed JUNE — we are now in the month of YOU-LIE – 12:02 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Team changes or unresolved PG situations this offseason:
– BOS (Smart)
– PHI (Harden)
– TOR (Schröder)
– CHI (Bev)
– DET (Monte)
– MIA (Vincent)
– WAS (Tyus)
– POR (Dame/Scoot)
– UTA (THT)
– LAC (Russ)
– LAL (D’Lo)
– PHO (CP3)
– DAL (Luka/Kyrie)
– HOU (FVV)
– MEM (JA)
– SA (Tre) – 11:09 PM
Team changes or unresolved PG situations this offseason:
– BOS (Smart)
– PHI (Harden)
– TOR (Schröder)
– CHI (Bev)
– DET (Monte)
– MIA (Vincent)
– WAS (Tyus)
– POR (Dame/Scoot)
– UTA (THT)
– LAC (Russ)
– LAL (D’Lo)
– PHO (CP3)
– DAL (Luka/Kyrie)
– HOU (FVV)
– MEM (JA)
– SA (Tre) – 11:09 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“The days of James Harden going for a stud young asset player and two first round picks are over.”
@BGeltzNBA tells @EvCoRadio how today reset the market for James Harden. pic.twitter.com/B6qZVIgF72 – 10:27 PM
“The days of James Harden going for a stud young asset player and two first round picks are over.”
@BGeltzNBA tells @EvCoRadio how today reset the market for James Harden. pic.twitter.com/B6qZVIgF72 – 10:27 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers current roster
Joel Embiid
Tyrese Maxey
James Harden
Tobias Harris
PJ Tucker
De’Anthony Melton
Furkan Korkmaz
Danuel House Jr.
Jaden Springer – 9:23 PM
Sixers current roster
Joel Embiid
Tyrese Maxey
James Harden
Tobias Harris
PJ Tucker
De’Anthony Melton
Furkan Korkmaz
Danuel House Jr.
Jaden Springer – 9:23 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Fred VanVleet basically took the bag that was supposed to go to James Harden after agreeing to a $130M, three-year deal to sign with the Houston Rockets. pic.twitter.com/8p3FMvvPUF – 9:03 PM
Fred VanVleet basically took the bag that was supposed to go to James Harden after agreeing to a $130M, three-year deal to sign with the Houston Rockets. pic.twitter.com/8p3FMvvPUF – 9:03 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Fred VanVleet basically took the bag that was supposed to go to James Harden after agreeing to a $130M, three-year deal to sign with the Houston Rockets. – 9:02 PM
Fred VanVleet basically took the bag that was supposed to go to James Harden after agreeing to a $130M, three-year deal to sign with the Houston Rockets. – 9:02 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I strongly preferred Fred VanVleet to James Harden for Houston, especially if they got a partial or non-guarantee on the last year of that deal.
He can scale up or down more easily depending on what the young guys need him to do, and he’s a much better defender. – 8:56 PM
I strongly preferred Fred VanVleet to James Harden for Houston, especially if they got a partial or non-guarantee on the last year of that deal.
He can scale up or down more easily depending on what the young guys need him to do, and he’s a much better defender. – 8:56 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
So….Houston could’ve just taken the exact money they gave Fred VanVleet, added another year, and ostensibly gotten a far better player in Harden at that deal.
Feels like a bad move by them? – 8:56 PM
So….Houston could’ve just taken the exact money they gave Fred VanVleet, added another year, and ostensibly gotten a far better player in Harden at that deal.
Feels like a bad move by them? – 8:56 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
You figured Georges Niang & Shake Milton would accept solid free agency offers to end their Sixers’ tenures. But they both made major contributions this season. It’s hard to forget @GeorgesNiang20 raining 3s vs. the Knicks & @SniperShake’s stellar stretch with Harden sidelined. pic.twitter.com/sAHuqkGLjS – 8:10 PM
You figured Georges Niang & Shake Milton would accept solid free agency offers to end their Sixers’ tenures. But they both made major contributions this season. It’s hard to forget @GeorgesNiang20 raining 3s vs. the Knicks & @SniperShake’s stellar stretch with Harden sidelined. pic.twitter.com/sAHuqkGLjS – 8:10 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
With Milton and Niang both signing today, that leaves the Sixers’ summer possibilities as:
– Paul Reed
– James Harden trade
– Tobias Harris?
– MLE (probably $5m taxpayer, unless significant salary trimmed in possible Harden/Harris trades)
– Minimum salaries. – 7:40 PM
With Milton and Niang both signing today, that leaves the Sixers’ summer possibilities as:
– Paul Reed
– James Harden trade
– Tobias Harris?
– MLE (probably $5m taxpayer, unless significant salary trimmed in possible Harden/Harris trades)
– Minimum salaries. – 7:40 PM
Bill Ingram @TheRocketGuy
Anyway just a little bit of schadenfreude for Morey as James Harden activates his 39 million player option and then demands a trade. Sometimes when you make your bed you have to lie in it. – 7:34 PM
Anyway just a little bit of schadenfreude for Morey as James Harden activates his 39 million player option and then demands a trade. Sometimes when you make your bed you have to lie in it. – 7:34 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Just how important is nailing down the James Harden trade for Joel Embiid and his future? #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/06/30/wha… via @SixersWire – 7:22 PM
Just how important is nailing down the James Harden trade for Joel Embiid and his future? #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/06/30/wha… via @SixersWire – 7:22 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
We covered Obi Toppin, Bruce Brown, James Harden, Donte DiVincenzo, potential NYK-Pacers deal, the Knicks largely running it back and more on The Putback w/guests @StevePopper & @TheKOTShow & our lead guard, @ChelseaSherrod:
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 7:06 PM
We covered Obi Toppin, Bruce Brown, James Harden, Donte DiVincenzo, potential NYK-Pacers deal, the Knicks largely running it back and more on The Putback w/guests @StevePopper & @TheKOTShow & our lead guard, @ChelseaSherrod:
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 7:06 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
With James Harden opted in and Kyrie Irving and Khris Middleton re-signing on three-year deals, it now appears likely that the free agent to earn the most guaranteed money in 2023 will be Jerami Grant. – 6:53 PM
With James Harden opted in and Kyrie Irving and Khris Middleton re-signing on three-year deals, it now appears likely that the free agent to earn the most guaranteed money in 2023 will be Jerami Grant. – 6:53 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
What are the best possible trade options for James Harden?
📼: youtu.be/7IN75GqkiS8 pic.twitter.com/rdRG6zBXUy – 6:24 PM
What are the best possible trade options for James Harden?
📼: youtu.be/7IN75GqkiS8 pic.twitter.com/rdRG6zBXUy – 6:24 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Daryl Morey en estos momentos.
Se va Harden.
Podríamos traer a Damian Lillard.
Estamos dispuestos a canjear a Tyrese Maxey.
Si no armamos un equipo contendiente, se nos va Joel Embiid.
Insiste Brian que @Sixers no siente presión…… pic.twitter.com/BT30y4WWlA – 6:11 PM
Daryl Morey en estos momentos.
Se va Harden.
Podríamos traer a Damian Lillard.
Estamos dispuestos a canjear a Tyrese Maxey.
Si no armamos un equipo contendiente, se nos va Joel Embiid.
Insiste Brian que @Sixers no siente presión…… pic.twitter.com/BT30y4WWlA – 6:11 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
We’re talking Obi Toppin, Bruce Brown, James Harden, potential NYK-Pacers deal and more live on The Putback w/guests @StevePopper & @TheKOTShow & our lead guard, @ChelseaSherrod:
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:04 PM
We’re talking Obi Toppin, Bruce Brown, James Harden, potential NYK-Pacers deal and more live on The Putback w/guests @StevePopper & @TheKOTShow & our lead guard, @ChelseaSherrod:
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:04 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
NBA Free Agency Special on @Stadium starts now — reporting soon on James Harden, Bruce Brown and more. Live link: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:30 PM
NBA Free Agency Special on @Stadium starts now — reporting soon on James Harden, Bruce Brown and more. Live link: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:30 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
We’re talking Obi Toppin, Bruce Brown, James Harden, potential NYK-Pacers deal and more live at 6p on The Putback w/guests @StevePopper & @TheKOTShow & our lead guard, @ChelseaSherrod. Show is on all of @SNYtv’s social channels. Here is the YouTube link: youtube.com/watch?v=0QBhja… – 5:13 PM
We’re talking Obi Toppin, Bruce Brown, James Harden, potential NYK-Pacers deal and more live at 6p on The Putback w/guests @StevePopper & @TheKOTShow & our lead guard, @ChelseaSherrod. Show is on all of @SNYtv’s social channels. Here is the YouTube link: youtube.com/watch?v=0QBhja… – 5:13 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
As we approach the free agency buzzer, I’m reminded of the time the Rockets brought James Harden, Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, Daryl Morey, and Mike D’Antoni in a free agency meeting for Kent Bazemore. – 5:00 PM
As we approach the free agency buzzer, I’m reminded of the time the Rockets brought James Harden, Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, Daryl Morey, and Mike D’Antoni in a free agency meeting for Kent Bazemore. – 5:00 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
As we approach the free agency buzzer, I’m reminded of the time the brought James Harden, Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, Daryl Morey, and Mike D’Antoni in a free agency meeting for Kent Bazemore. – 4:59 PM
As we approach the free agency buzzer, I’m reminded of the time the brought James Harden, Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, Daryl Morey, and Mike D’Antoni in a free agency meeting for Kent Bazemore. – 4:59 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Windhorst on NBA Today
-“Right now Daryl Morey has made it clear the price is high [on Harden].”
-“wanna know why [they’re not extending Maxey this summer]? Because they might trade him.” pic.twitter.com/TqwpB1BhTj – 4:46 PM
Windhorst on NBA Today
-“Right now Daryl Morey has made it clear the price is high [on Harden].”
-“wanna know why [they’re not extending Maxey this summer]? Because they might trade him.” pic.twitter.com/TqwpB1BhTj – 4:46 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Windhorst on NBA Today
-“Right now Daryl Morey has made it clear the price is high [on Harden].”
-“wanna know why [they’re not extending Maxey this summer]? Because they might trade him.” pic.twitter.com/zYl2raHQme – 4:44 PM
Windhorst on NBA Today
-“Right now Daryl Morey has made it clear the price is high [on Harden].”
-“wanna know why [they’re not extending Maxey this summer]? Because they might trade him.” pic.twitter.com/zYl2raHQme – 4:44 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: Amid reports of the Clippers re-engaging on a Malcolm Brogdon trade, it’s time to take a closer look at the guard’s future with the Celtics heading into free agency and how the James Harden situation could impact it masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 3:32 PM
New: Amid reports of the Clippers re-engaging on a Malcolm Brogdon trade, it’s time to take a closer look at the guard’s future with the Celtics heading into free agency and how the James Harden situation could impact it masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 3:32 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
As the 76ers and Clippers haggle over James Harden, I gotta believe Terance Mann is a sticking point.
TrueHoop.com subscribers know @coachthorpe has been crazy about Terance Mann’s game for years–and that Thorpe sees Daryl Morey as an incredible talent accumulator. – 3:24 PM
As the 76ers and Clippers haggle over James Harden, I gotta believe Terance Mann is a sticking point.
TrueHoop.com subscribers know @coachthorpe has been crazy about Terance Mann’s game for years–and that Thorpe sees Daryl Morey as an incredible talent accumulator. – 3:24 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Two second round picks was what it cost Nets to offload Joe Harris’ $19.9 M to Detroit. Harris’ expiring was easier to move than Lowry’s $29.7 M expiring. Kyle remains option for a Lillard trade or possibly Clippers (if they don’t get Harden) and whatever else materializes. – 2:51 PM
Two second round picks was what it cost Nets to offload Joe Harris’ $19.9 M to Detroit. Harris’ expiring was easier to move than Lowry’s $29.7 M expiring. Kyle remains option for a Lillard trade or possibly Clippers (if they don’t get Harden) and whatever else materializes. – 2:51 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
James Harden trade rumors: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard and Paul George on board with potential deal
cbssports.com/nba/news/james… – 2:13 PM
James Harden trade rumors: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard and Paul George on board with potential deal
cbssports.com/nba/news/james… – 2:13 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“His third…THIRD trade request in 2 and a half years”
🔊 @HowardBeck is not surprised by the same old latest story with James Harden #BrotherlyLove pic.twitter.com/25HluimNqv – 2:10 PM
“His third…THIRD trade request in 2 and a half years”
🔊 @HowardBeck is not surprised by the same old latest story with James Harden #BrotherlyLove pic.twitter.com/25HluimNqv – 2:10 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
ICYMI, last night’s show where I made the following predictions:
1. James Harden to LAC
2. Damian Lillard to PHI
3. Bruce Brown to IND
4. One small addition to DEN
youtube.com/live/cyO9DyPN-… – 1:48 PM
ICYMI, last night’s show where I made the following predictions:
1. James Harden to LAC
2. Damian Lillard to PHI
3. Bruce Brown to IND
4. One small addition to DEN
youtube.com/live/cyO9DyPN-… – 1:48 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
New from @JakeLFischer:
-Rockets backed off of pursuing Harden when Ime Udoka was hired and FVV became their top point guard target
-Udoka prefers adding defensive-minded veterans like Dillon Brooks and Brook Lopez to Houston’s young core
-Houston in “driver’s seat” for… – 1:37 PM
New from @JakeLFischer:
-Rockets backed off of pursuing Harden when Ime Udoka was hired and FVV became their top point guard target
-Udoka prefers adding defensive-minded veterans like Dillon Brooks and Brook Lopez to Houston’s young core
-Houston in “driver’s seat” for… – 1:37 PM
More on this storyline
Yossi Gozlan: James Harden’s player option for 2023-24 is $35.6M. He was probably angling to make $40M next season had he opted out. He will still get there if traded thanks to his 15% trade bonus worth $5.3M. -via Twitter @YossiGozlan / June 30, 2023
Sources say, however, that there is strong optimism on Harden’s side that it will indeed happen. Both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are said to be on board with the idea of Harden potentially joining their core, according to sources. -via The Athletic / June 30, 2023
According to sources directly involved in the situation on both sides, the Los Angeles native wants to play for the Clippers and the Sixers are already in the process of discussing his desired move. Harden is, according to sources close to him, extremely upset at the way in which the Sixers handled his possible free agency and has made his dissatisfaction clear to the organization. -via The Athletic / June 30, 2023