![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/james-harden-talks-take-new-twist-after-all-star-leaves-no-doubt-about-nba-future/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_76ers-Hardens-Future-Basketball-23178780204339.jpg&description=The LA Clippers are set for discussions with the Philadelphia 76ers over a trade for James Harden with the 76ers looking for a valuable addition in return if the guard makes the move The LA Clippers and the Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly set to reopen negotiations regarding a potential trade involving James Harden. The former NBA MVP has expressed his desire to leave the 76ers, with the Clippers being his preferred destination. While there were initial reports suggesting that Philadelphia might retain Harden for the final year of his contract, it appears that the team is now "working to honour his wish" according to The Athletic (via the Express US). Both teams are eager to explore the possibility of a deal for the 33-year-old guard. The 76ers are looking for a valuable player in return or someone who can be developed into a key contributor for their franchise. Daryl Morey, president of basketball operations for the 76ers, acknowledged Harden's preference to be elsewhere and stated that he is trying to respect their long-standing relationship. However, Morey emphasised that any potential trade would need to benefit the team either by acquiring a player who can help them compete at a high level or by obtaining draft picks and assets that can be used to build a strong supporting cast around Joel Embiid. 'James is a very good player. Right now, unfortunately, he does prefer to be somewhere else,' Morey said in July. "I do have a long relationship with him. I'm attempting to honour that. But the reality is that if we do look at a trade it's going to be for one of two things. "It's either going to be for a player who continues to help us be right there like we were last year, up 3-2 on one of the best teams in the East, the Celtics. Obviously, we didn't get it done but James was a big part of why we got it to 3-2. "Or we're going to do it for something where we get enough draft picks and things like that in a deal such that we can then turn those into a player who can){kind=link}
The LA Clippers are set for discussions with the Philadelphia 76ers over a trade for James Harden with the 76ers looking for a valuable addition in return if the guard makes the move
The LA Clippers and the Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly set to reopen negotiations regarding a potential trade involving James Harden.
The former NBA MVP has expressed his desire to leave the 76ers, with the Clippers being his preferred destination. While there were initial reports suggesting that Philadelphia might retain Harden for the final year of his contract, it appears that the team is now “working to honour his wish” according to The Athletic (via the Express US).
Both teams are eager to explore the possibility of a deal for the 33-year-old guard. The 76ers are looking for a valuable player in return or someone who can be developed into a key contributor for their franchise.
Daryl Morey, president of basketball operations for the 76ers, acknowledged Harden’s preference to be elsewhere and stated that he is trying to respect their long-standing relationship.