According to our sources, the Philadelphia 76ers’ training camp must address reports concerning James Harden’s future.
ESPN reports that the organization has ceased discussing James Harden’s demand to be traded and instead invited the 10-time All-Star and 7-time All-NBA player back to training camp. Harden already requested a transfer. Harden has seven All-NBA awards. Harden requested it. Harden is unhappy with his future role, therefore he may miss training, which will solve the problem. This move could stall because Harden may dislike his future part. ESPN reports that the 76ers will keep negotiating with Harden for next season.
Harden elected to conclude his $35.6 million contract in June. He picked that. He did this to simplify his Sixers move and focus on basketball. Teams considering dealing for Harden should worry about his free agency following the 2023–2024 season. This will happen unless the player’s contract changes, which is improbable.
Harden reportedly wants to test out for the Los Angeles Clippers. Most think. According to many, the Sixers are asking for a lot of money to keep James Harden.
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Harden, 34 this month, averaged 21 points, 10.7 assists, and 6.1 boards last season. Harden played on seven NBA championship teams. He shot 38.5% three-pointers and 44.1% field goals. Harden turns 34 next month. He hasn’t been this terrible since the 2011–12 season when he ended both seasons with the same number of points.
Even though Harden performed poorly, the Celtics won Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Harden is the only NBA player to win three scoring titles and MVP in the same season. Harden was favored to win all three shooting titles. He had a plus/minus of -30 in that crucial game due to his 3 of 11 shooting and 9 points—poor work.
In 2022, the Philadelphia 76ers traded Harden, Ben Simmons, and other assets to the Brooklyn Nets. February 2022 saw Brooklyn Nets negotiations
