Philadelphia 76ers Receive: G Chris Paul, 2024 First-Round Pick (Swap – PHX), 2028 First-Round Pick (Swap – BKN or PHX), 2030 First-Round Pick (Swap – PHX) 

Phoenix Suns Receive: G James Harden 

This trade would be a product of the player empowerment era. It doesn’t happen unless James Harden forces it too. 

In fact, Harden has been a key figure in player empowerment. He forced his way out of Houston, and later, he forced his way out of Brooklyn. Harden has certainly been empowered to do as he pleases. 

Meanwhile, another key figure in player empowerment is involved here. Kevin Durant shook the NBA world when he joined the Golden State Warriors.

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Frankly, he defied longstanding convention by joining a ready-made champion. 

Well, conventions are meant to be broken. If Durant and Harden want to team up for a third time on the Suns, they’ve got the means to make that happen. 

Should they?