The Philadelphia Sixers’ veteran guard James Harden is likely to play for the Miami Heat in the upcoming season. We are left with only one of the two blockbuster trades that were talked about the most this summer after Damian Lillard got traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. 34-year-old James requested a trade to the Clippers, but the Sixers are reluctant to send him there since the Clippers are not willing to end Terrance Mann in the deal.
The Arizona State Sun Devils product played 58 games for the Sixers last season and averaged 21 points, 10.7 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game while shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc. The Sixers do not want to trade the star player, but things are getting messier, and if they don’t trade him now, he might leave for free later. Can the Heat acquire him from the Sixers? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Philadelphia Sixers and the Miami Heat involving James Harden.
What would the Heat offer for James Harden?
The Heat are expected to offer Kyle Lowry, Caleb Martin, and one first-round pick each from the years 2027 and 2029 in exchange for the Sixers’ #1. The player has requested twice before as well and was successful in getting traded. He is frustrated by the Sixers’ approach towards this deal and recently called the Sixers’ president a liar.
The Los Angeles Clippers are currently offering a trade package that includes an unprotected first-round pick and a pick-swap for James Harden, per @ShamsCharania.
Shams reported yesterday that Los Angeles offered a similar package for the 10x All-Star back in July.
— Philly Sixers Galaxy (@sixers_galaxy) October 6, 2023
Why would the Heat like to sign James Harden?
The Heat were linked with Damian Lillard this whole summer, but they could not offer the haul the Blazers wanted in return for their star player. They failed to acquire Jrue Holiday as well. Now, they have the opportunity to land one of the best scorers in the history of the league, can they make it happen?
The Clippers are offering a package including an unprotected first-rounder and a pick swap for James Harden, sources tell @ShamsCharania.
The latest on the James Harden saga, from The Bounce ⤵️https://t.co/Jf6oYqWf3U pic.twitter.com/Xr2p4reRHj
— The Athletic NBA (@TheAthleticNBA) October 6, 2023
Why would the Sixers trade-off James Harden?
The Sixers do not want to do this deal since Harden’s departure might push the reigning MVP, Joel Embiid, to ask for a trade. But the ten-time NBA All Star is determined to never put on a Sixers’ jersey ever again and they might be forced to send him away.
Will the Heat finally be able to land a point guard? How would the Sixers line up in the absence of Harden and Embiid? We’ll keep you updated.
