James Harden, who has requested a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers, intends to “never wear” a Sixers uniform again, sources told NBA Analysis Network.
Harden opted into his 2023-24 player option with the Sixers. The former MVP wants to get traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. Harden is extremely upset at the way in which the Sixers handled his possible free agency and has made his dissatisfaction clear to the franchise.
The Sixers lost to the Boston Celtics in the 2023 Eastern Conference Semifinals in seven games. Doc Rivers was fired as head coach and replaced by Nick Nurse, who won the 2019 championship with the Toronto Raptors.
Nurse and Harden met in Houston in June and the meeting went well. However, money has gotten in the way between Harden and the Sixers, as Harden wants a max contract and Philadelphia doesn’t want to give him one.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: James Harden & Philadelphia 76ers Updates
After Harden learned about the Sixers’ plans to not give him a max deal, he opted into his player option and requested a trade. The 10-time All-Star believes he should be compensated fairly after averaging 21.0 points, 6.1 rebounds and 10.7 assists last season while shooting 44.1% from the field, 38.5% from beyond the arc and 86.7% from the free-throw line.
Harden led the NBA in assists per game for the second time in his career and helped Joel Embiid win the MVP Award.
There is strong optimism on Harden’s side that he will be traded to the Clippers. Both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are said to be on board with the idea of Harden potentially joining them in Los Angeles.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: James Harden & Philadelphia 76ers Updates
The Sixers and Clippers have already talked about a Harden trade. It will be fascinating to see if a deal is reached soon. One of the greatest players of all time, Harden has career averages of 24.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 7.0 assists with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets and Sixers. He is still looking to win his first championship.
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