Why The Philadelphia 76ers Do The Deal
If Harden does force a sign and trade, it could cause a ripple effect. Will a trade request from Joel Embiid follow? The Sixers will certainly hope not, but unfortunately, it’s a possibility.
This deal could keep the MVP happy. In fact, a backcourt of Tyler Herro and Tyrese Maxey may actually suit him.
Embiid’s dominance on the low block may be complemented by a star scoring guard who’s comfortably off the ball like Herro.
If not? The Sixers will trade Embiid. Moreover, they’ll get a tremendous haul for him. In that event, this deal would be part of their new rebuilding process. Unless Harden’s in their uniform next season, that may be inevitable anyway.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: James Harden, Miami Heat & Philadelphia 76ers Updates
Given the Rockets have cap space to just sign Harden, the threat of flexing the Sixers into making a sign-and-trade to a team that he desires is there.
