With all the leaks and rumors now exposed about the prospect of a James Harden trade, what might the exchange look like? It’s all speculation so far, but there are parameters to what’s possible and not ... and what could become deal breakers.
The Athletic, both through Shams Charania’s original reporting and a subsequent podcast featuring Alex Schiffer and John Hollinger, tries its hands at it. While there is little publicly known about what’s going on behind the scenes, there’s one constant: Everything starts with Harden for Ben Simmons.
Charania in his reporting believes that the Nets would likely want a treasure in return for the 10-time All-Star.