Daily News | Why the James Harden trade saga might linger, depending on whose track record prevails
The actual fireworks arrived in Philly throughout July 4th weekend. But not the metaphorical ones that would set the NBA transaction cycle ablaze — at least when it comes to James Harden.for the upcoming season with the intention that he will be traded.
Harden’s circumstances this time, however, are a bit different. The soon-to-be 34-year-old is essentially playing for a lucrative contract, after he clearly did not have the leverage he expected ahead of his opt-in decision. The Sixers were not willing to hamstring their short- or long-term future with an unwise Harden deal. The Rockets also apparently were not, instead agreeing to terms with an in-his-prime Fred VanVleet on a three-year, $130 million max deal.
Harden had an All-Star-caliber regular season in 2022-23, leading the NBA in assists while averaging 21 points and 6.1 rebounds and creating a lethal two-man attack with Embiid. But Harden struggled to finish at the rim, and his production dramatically fluctuated in the playoffs — including two 40-point games in the second round against Boston, followed by a 3-for-11 stinker in an embarrassing Game 7 defeat.
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