2023-06-29 21:09:00
WOJ BOMB! James Harden and Philadelphia, it’s over! The Sixers point guard has opted to activate his $35.6 million player option next year and according to the insider, he has reached an agreement with the franchise to find a new team. The first big Free Agency domino is here!
He had been recruited a year and a half ago by Daryl Morey, his former General Manager on the Houston side, to accompany Joel Embiid in his quest for the NBA title, the only trophy missing from James Harden’s cabinet. However, according to Adrian Wojnarowski, the adventure is coming to an end. Ramesse has indeed activated his player option and told the Sixers of his desire to look elsewhere if the grass is greener.
BREAKING: 76ers G James Harden is picking up his $35.6 million option and sides are beginning to work together in exploring trade scenarios, sources tell ESPN. It’s expected that Harden has played his last game for Philadelphia. pic.twitter.com/GguWgysfNZ
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 29, 2023
After a season and a half and two lackluster Playoff campaigns despite the great ambitions displayed in Pennsylvania, the path between Harden and Philadelphia stops. He had changed his game, going from an absolutely indecent marker to a more calm creator, capable of bringing the game and unblocking certain situations. Some observers had long criticized him for this transition. In the figures this gives in particular 21 points, 6.7 rebounds and 10.7 assists on average this season. The signs were however in the direction of a new deal with Philly, remains in particular in memory the evening of the MVP of Embiid during which his bearded colleague had offered him a watch of great value.
The Clippers and Knicks are expected to be among the teams that’ll engage with the Sixers on a potential James Harden trade, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 29, 2023
Note however that the player has chosen to activate his player option. What it means ? That the Sixers will be able to trade him, and not just let him go for a “Thank you, goodbye”. Adrian Wojnarowski clarified in the process that two teams had already positioned themselves in the race, with the desire to start negotiations. It’s the Clippers and the Knicks. Two major cities, two sellers’ markets, and above all a potential return of Harden to the West. Who will get it back? It will be necessary to line up heavy on the table, and the Clippers might already be thinking regarding a transfer from Paul George. To be continued, on TrashTalk of course. Starting tomorrow evening, live on Twitch from 11 p.m., for the opening of the Free Agency.
Source : Adrian Wojnarowski
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