While James Harden recently asked Philadelphia to find him a way out, it’s time for reflection in Pennsylvania. A rumor sends the Bearded side of the Clippers, where Kawhi Leonard has a strong opinion on this subject…
In recent weeks, his file was clearly one of the most undecided in the league. After the playoffs and the humiliation suffered by Philadelphia, observers wondered indeed what James Harden was going to decide for his future. To tell the truth, we had already understood that his future probably depended on the results of the Sixers. This defeat against Boston therefore aroused everyone’s suspicions.
Not long ago, The Beard ended up asking for his trade and already has no shortage of suitors. It must be said that he is coming off a big season in Philly during which he finished as the league’s best passer. And while a return to Houston has long been mooted, other franchises ended up inviting themselves to the party. His case should in any case be the subject of many conversations over the next few days…
James Harden at the Clippers, Kawhi’s cash opinion
Among the franchises interested in enlisting James Harden this summer, we could count the Clippers. After making a big decision about Russell Westbrook, the Californians would be in the process of contacting the former teammate of Brodie. This would then add another weight to the workforce, and Kawhi Leonard also wanted to react to it. Sam Amick from The Athletic indeed reveals the sentiment of The Klaw:
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It now seems likely that James Harden will join the Clippers. It remains to be seen, however, whether his longtime partner, Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, will grant this unexpected wish. Sources, however, indicate that there is strong optimism on Harden’s side that this will happen. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are said to be in favor of Harden joining them.
According to Sam Amick, the two Los Angeles stars could be up for the idea of seeing the Bearded join the workforce. If ever this arrival became official, we would then witness the creation of a Big Three that would compete with that of the Suns. With the recent trade that brought Bradley Beal to Arizona, Phoenix will indeed be one of the big contenders in the West and the Clipps will have to strengthen.
Seeing Harden disembark may allow Tyronn Lue and his men to wash away the affront of last season. The elimination suffered against Phoenix in the first round of the playoffs has still not been digested by some. The injuries got the better of the group and the holidays then arrived early. Bringing in big names could therefore be a good way to nurture greater ambitions in 2024…
While he is in full departure from Philadelphia, James Harden does not lack options. The Clippers are also clearly part of it and Kawhi Leonard seems to have given his approval. It only remains to be seen whether the two franchises will reach an agreement…
2023-07-02 11:40:00
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