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NBA Rumors: Sixers Continuing Pursuit of James Harden

James Harden reportedly has his eyes set on a reunion with Kevin Durant in Brooklyn in 2020-21, but the Nets may not be the only team pursuing the three-time scoring champion. 

The 76ers' interest in Harden has reportedly "grown in recent weeks," though it's unclear whether the Sixers would part with Ben Simmons or Joel Embiid in a potential trade, according to The Athletic's Kelly Iko and David Aldridge. Rapper Meek Mill and billionaire Michael Rubin are among those attempting to pitch Harden on a new home in Philadelphia, per Iko and Aldridge

Harden could still begin 2020-21 with the Rockets as they evaluate their trade options. His eventual destination is the biggest mystery remaining.

Stay up to date with all the latest NBA rumors below (All times Eastern):

5:30 p.m. 

• The previously reported trade between the Kings and Bucks that would have sent free-agent guard Bogdan Bogdanovic to Milwaukee is in peril after Bogdanovic never previously agreed to a deal with the Bucks. (Sam Amick, The Athletic)

4:15 p.m. 

• The Sixers are showing interest in Stanford guard Tyrell Terry in Wednesday's draft. (Keith Pompey, Philadelphia Inquirer)

3:30 p.m.

• The Magic have traded the No. 45 pick in Wednesday's draft to Milwaukee. Orlando will receive two future second-round picks in the deal. (Josh Robbins, The Athletic)

3:00 p.m.

• The Warriors held a pair of workouts with Georgia forward Anthony Edwards in recent days ahead of the 2020 NBA draft. (Jonathan Givony, ESPN)

2:15 p.m. 

• The Hornets could trade up to No. 1 in Wednesday's draft in order to select center James Wiseman. (Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer)

1:45 p.m.

• The Knicks are looking to trade the No. 8 and No. 23 picks to Cleveland for pick No. 5 in Wednesday's draft. (Kelsey Russo, The Athletic

1:30 p.m.

• The Wizards will not trade Bradley Beal before the start of 2020-21. (Fred Katz, The Athletic)

12:30 p.m.

• The Bulls have rebuffed opposing teams' attempts to acquire guard Zach LaVine. (Vincent Goodwill, Yahoo Sports

11:30 a.m.

• The Timberwolves are attempting to trade the No. 1 pick. (Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated)

• The Knicks are making a "serious attempt" to move up from No. 8 in the lottery. (Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated)

• The Cavaliers are receiving offers for the No. 5 pick in the 2020 draft. (Chris Fedor, Cleveland.com)

• Cole Anthony could fall out of the first round of the draft on Wednesday night. (Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated)

11:00 a.m.

• The Hawks do not plan on trading the No. 6 pick on Wednesday night. (Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report)

10:30 a.m.

• Hornets owner Michael Jordan has given the team permission to draft LaMelo Ball with the No. 3 pick. (Kevin O’Connor, The Ringer)

• The Celtics are looking to move into the top 10 of Wednesday’s draft. (Marc Stein, New York Times)

10:00 a.m.

• USC center Onyeka Okongwu has a foot injury that will cause him to miss training camp. The injury could impact where the likely lottery pick is selected in Wednesday’s draft. (Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observer)

9:30 a.m. ET

• The Knicks have traded the No. 27 and No. 38 picks to the Jazz to acquire the No. 23 pick and move up in the NBA draft. New York will now hold the No. 8 and No. 23 picks in Wednesday's draft. (Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN)

8:30 a.m. ET

• The Warriors and Bulls have discussed a trade that would send Golden State's No. 2 pick to Chicago in exchange for the No. 4 pick and Wendell Carter Jr. (Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer)

8 a.m. ET

• The Rockets are willing to begin 2020-21 with both Harden and Russell Westbrook on their roster. (Tim MacMahon, ESPN)

• The Rockets and Wizards are discussing a deal that would send Russell Westbrook to Washington in exchange for John Wall. (Shams Charania, The Athletic)

Rajon Rondo remains "focused" on joining the Clippers in 2020-21. (Frank Isola, ESPN)

• The Hawks are interested in acquiring Celtics forward Gordon Hayward. (Chris Haynes, Yahoo Sports)