NBA: The Clippers make their final decision for James Harden

As NBA preseason training camp approaches, it seems increasingly unlikely that James Harden will get his trade wish to the Los Angeles Clippers. As a result, the 76ers leader finds himself in an embarrassing situation. The former MVP declared during the summer that he no longer wanted to play for a team where Daryl Morey would be the boss, in the process calling the General Manager of the Sixers a liar. However, he no longer seems to have any other choice than to be patient.

For more than two months, the file James Harden takes up a considerable place in the environment NBA. After accepting your player option to be traded immediately, the bearded found himself blocked by his general manager Daryl Morey. A situation that sparked a noisy conflict and pushed Harden threatened its leaders. In fact, the latter has long affirmed that he would not participate in training camp with Philadelphia, although in recent days tensions have eased between the two parties.

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It’s over for Harden at the Clippers

But until then, Harden still hoped that the Clippers come and get him. According to Brian Windhorst d’ESPNthere were indeed discussions between LA and the Sixers for a trade, but the Californians came to the conclusion that a transaction was impossible, as the consideration requested by Morey seems high to them. The GM of Philly reiterated that he would not grant this trade request from James Harden if he would not recover, in the operation, an All-Star caliber player capable of contributing immediately.

Harden only has two options left

However, Windhorst does not rule out a deal later in the season. Whatever the case, the soap opera doesn’t seem to be about to end and Harden only has two options left. Coming back clearly on his decision to no longer play for the Sixers and report to training camp, or convince another franchise to bring him back. The concern, let’s remember, is that the former MVP will be at the end of his contract next summer and that no team has an interest in squandering a significant asset to recruit him now or even before the trade deadline. .