The Toronto Raptors made an offer for an NBA superstar on an expiring contract in the hopes of winning an NBA title. The year was 2018, and the player was Kawhi Leonard. He went on to lead an ensemble cast to the 2019 NBA Finals and bring a championship to Canada.
Could the Raptors repeat the magic of 2019 and trade for another star player on an expiring contract? James Harden is opting into the final year of his contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, with the hope of working out a trade to another team.
JUST IN: James Harden is opting into his $35.