The dramatic saga involving James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers concluded with a significant trade, sending Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers.
In exchange for Harden, as well as P.J. Tucker and Filip Petrusev, the Clippers sent Marcus Morris, Robert Covington, Nic Batum and KJ Martin to Philadelphia.
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The point of no return for James Harden
Controversy had surrounded Harden‘s potential move following his request for a trade.
The situation seemed uncertain for a while, but it eventually reached a point of no return, leading to the trade.
The critical moment that sealed the deal occurred when the 76ers denied Harden entry ahead of the game in Milwaukee, marking the complete breakdown of their relationship.
Subsequently, trade discussions with the Clippers intensified and were finalized on Tuesday.
Harden now has the opportunity to potentially form a ‘Big Three’ with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in Los Angeles, reuniting with former teammate Russell Westbrook, with whom he previously played at the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Concerns about James Harden’s reputation
Harden‘s reputation has suffered due to his behavior and commitment issues in recent years, including challenges in fitting in with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the Brooklyn Nets.
Additionally, questions were raised about his professionalism, as he was seen with subpar physical condition and occasional weight issues in past seasons.
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