The Philadelphia 76ers have actually consented to trade guard James Harden to the LA Clippers as part of a multiplayer offer that consists of several draft choices, sources informed ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Marcus Morris, Nic Batum, Robert Covington and KJ Martin are headed to Philadelphia in the offer, according to sources, with the Clippers getting P.J. Tucker and Filip Petrusev in addition to Harden.
The Clippers are likewise sending out the Sixers a 2028 vulnerable first-round choice, 2 second-round choices and a choice swap, sources informed Wojnarowski. And they are routing the 76ers an extra future first-round choice from a 3rd group.
In order to clear the lineup area required to finish the trade, the 76ers are waiving veteran guard Danny Green, sources stated.
Harden is “thrilled” to be going to the Clippers and is wanting to fly to Los Angeles as quickly as possible, sources near him informed ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. There’s a possibility he remains in participation Tuesday night for the Clippers’ home video game versus the Orlando Magic
Harden, 34, asked for a sell June when he chose into his $35.6 million gamer choice for the 2023-24 season. Throughout an advertising look in China in August, he called 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey “a phony” several times, and acknowledged previously this month upon rejoining the group that their relationship was irreversible
Harden had yet to bet Philadelphia this season, though he was on the bench with his colleagues throughout Sunday’s video game, using denims and a green hoodie, after taking part in the 76ers’ pregame walkthrough and video session.
Harden was anticipated to participate in Tuesday’s practice at the group’s Camden, New Jersey, center.
A 10-time All-Star, Harden has actually been among the league’s leading gamers for the previous years, winning 3 scoring titles and the 2018 league MVP award. He led the league in helps last season.
Philadelphia has actually constantly kept it required 2 first-round choices in any offer for Harden so it might contribute to the lineup around ruling league MVP Joel Embiid
Harden, who matured in Southern California and starred at Artesia High School in Lakewood, had actually revealed a desire to be traded to the Clippers. The relocation reunites him with Russell Westbrook, his previous colleague on the Oklahoma City Thunder
The 76ers (2-1) next play Thursday versus the Raptors, while the Clippers (2-1) host the Magic on Tuesday before dealing with the Lakers on Wednesday in the 2nd night of a back-to-back.