Philadelphia 76ers Receive: G/F Paul George 

Los Angeles Clippers Receive: G James Harden 

Meanwhile, some would suggest that free agency is dead in the first place. 

Others would suggest that they’re exaggerating. They probably are. Still, the free agency market is not what it used to be. Blame it on the player empowerment era. 

Before, players signed contracts with the understanding that, barring exceptional circumstances, they weren’t going to be moving.

This was their home until their contract expired. Free agency was their opportunity to find a new home. 

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: James Harden, Philadelphia 76ers & Los Angeles Clippers Updates

Now, players sign extensions readily. They know they can request a trade at any moment. This was always the case – it simply took the players some time to understand the extent of their power. 

Could Harden exercise his to head to sunny LA?