After one more disappointing exit within the second spherical of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs by the hands of the Boston Celtics, the 76ers discover themselves within the midst of a cloud of uncertainty. As per most up-to-date reviews, Harden’s relationship with Philadelphia 76ers general manager Daryl Morey has soured after ‘The Beard’ requested a commerce. Harden is eager on a transfer to the Los Angeles Clippers, the place he would get the chance to reunite with long-time buddy Russell Westbrook.
However, as per Chris Mannix, senior author for Sports Illustrated, there appears to be no commerce marketplace for Harden for the time being. The Sixers are working with Harden to discover a commerce companion, however can even be eager to get one thing nice in return for his or her star guard as properly.
Ever since he left the Rockets, Harden’s sport has been on the decline. While he’s nonetheless an elite playmaker, he has struggled to attain the basketball, particularly at instances when it issues probably the most. When the Sixers traded for Harden, they anticipated him and ‘The Process’ Joel Embiid to be the subsequent Kobe-Shaq-like duo and convey a title to town of Philadelphia.
😂 this ain’t 2017 no extra man nobody desires that strip membership fanatic
— 優木せつ菜 🇦🇷 | Nanatsuma SZN (@nijigasakilove) July 18, 2023
Unfortunately, within the two seasons they’ve performed collectively, that hasn’t occurred but. While Embiid has definitely lived as much as the hype, successful an MVP award alongside the way in which, the identical can’t be stated about Harden who has been nice, however solely in spurts.
NBA Twitter isn’t shocked that no crew is involved in Harden
NBA Twitter was having a subject day after discovering out that no crew is eager on pursuing Harden for the time being. Here are a few of the finest reactions:
If he doesn’t go to the clippers he’s exhibiting up in that fats go well with once more 😭
— Alana (✿◠‿◠) (@bbialanaa) July 18, 2023
No they only don’t need that fraud
— 優木せつ菜 🇦🇷 | Nanatsuma SZN (@nijigasakilove) July 18, 2023
😂 this ain’t 2017 no extra man nobody desires that strip membership fanatic
— 優木せつ菜 🇦🇷 | Nanatsuma SZN (@nijigasakilove) July 18, 2023
Harden thought he was nonetheless HIM however ain’t certainly one of THEM tho!!
— Van (@vanman_1000) July 18, 2023
He’s 34, diminishing, on an expiring contract, incapable of taking part in off the ball and being a persistently good defender, shrinks within the playoffs, and has proven a willingness to depart even championship caliber groups with a purpose to get what he desires. I wouldn’t need that both.
— Andre Daniels (@HereTheCope) July 18, 2023
There’s no marketplace for him as a result of groups don’t need to hand over their future for a dude who’s gonna ask out in 2 years. Look on the Nets, they will’t rebuild with out having to fret about giving lottery picks to the Rockets due to the Harden commerce.
— depressed knicks fan (@someknicksfan) July 18, 2023
Harden will flip 34 subsequent month. His prime is properly behind him and whichever crew he goes to subsequent will in all probability be his final shot at an NBA Championship.
