[Woj] 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...

3 years ago by acosmichippo to c/nba

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.

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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.

acosmichippo 13 points 3 years ago

really weird decision by harden. You'd think this is his best chance to lock in a long term deal. Maybe he didn't like the vibes his agent was getting around the market.

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Fearghas 12 points 3 years ago

I'm not surprised to see him take his option. According to spotrac there's only 5 teams under the cap and 7 teams with practical cap space so not a lot of possible suitors. He gets more money overall by waiting until next offseason to pursue a 2-3 year deal before retiring.

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acosmichippo 5 points 3 years ago

yeah but I'm not sure why he expects next year to be any better in that regard. CBA consequences will be even more set in stone and he'll be another year older.

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clothes 2 points 3 years ago

I wonder if he's thinking that whoever trades for him now is going to be absolutely cornered into extending him next year, since it will presumably be a deep tax contender.

I don't think he's right, but that's my best theory?

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fiestapinguino 7 points 3 years ago

Fuck, recently became a Sixers fan and I'm regretting the decision.

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solongaphasia 4 points 3 years ago

speaking as someone who started following the sixers in 2013... you're in for some disappointment

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tallricefarmer 3 points 3 years ago

Where are you from, and what made you choose Philly?

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fiestapinguino 3 points 3 years ago

Born in the Bay, went to school in Philly for 5 years or so, and now am in Seattle. Have been a neutral for most of my life but have always had a soft spot for Philly sports teams.

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solongaphasia 2 points 3 years ago

speaking as someone who decided to start following the sixers in 2013... you're in for some disappointment. lmao

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fiestapinguino 3 points 3 years ago

I'm also a Bengals fan, so I've been through my fair share of disappointment haha

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Cayenne05dingos 5 points 3 years ago

Hes retiring without a ring, might as well go play somewhere with a sun and a beach

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gon 5 points 3 years ago

Wow, NYK and LAC?? Not HOU? The 76ers want to contend, I guess they don't care for Houston's young players in a trade.

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d3xed 5 points 3 years ago

Yoooo

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TellumSiege 3 points 3 years ago

WOW. Reports were saying the opposite just this morning.

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Perfect_Cow_9749 3 points 3 years ago

With Harden out, Blazers should trade Scoot, Simons, and Nurkic for Embiid.

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gballantine 3 points 3 years ago

It sucks it ended like it did, but I wish him the best wherever he goes. Hopefully the sixers can get something good for him :D

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TellumSiege 2 points 3 years ago

Wonder if this will open the door for FVV to Philly.

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RandAlThor 2 points 3 years ago

Harden: Can't win with Embiid. Disappears in playoffs and then blame others for it.

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vodkasolution 2 points 3 years ago

So Rockets with Harden, Brooks and FVV? OP is right: no ring (as if he'd stay in Phila imo)

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