We’ve been monitoring the James Harden situation for what feels like an eternity now. We’ll get to the latest between the Sixers and Clippers shortly.
But first, let’s take a step back. Earlier this offseason, the 10-time All-Star wanted a sizable long-term deal to play in Philadelphia or Houston. Houston turned elsewhere. Next, the Sixers reportedly went radio silent on him. So he opted in to the final year of his contract, simultaneously issuing an unhappy trade request. He wants to be a Clipper and there is some mutual interest on their end in L.