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.
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?