New Update on James Harden Trade Saga

With every new report about the James Harden situation, it becomes more and more clear that he wants to play for the LA Clippers and nobody else. In a recent report from Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, it was revealed that other teams have been briefed on this, which has limited any real trade dialogue between the Philadelphia 76ers and teams outside of the Clippers:

"Let’s be clear: No matter the Sixers’ wishes, Harden still intends to play for the Clippers during the 2023-24 season, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Since the beginning of this subplot, Harden and his representation opted in to pinpoint Los Angeles as his next destination and have maintained a confidence he will ultimately join the Clippers. There has been no substantial trade conversation for Philadelphia regarding Harden and any other team, sources said, as rival front offices have been briefed on Harden’s unwavering focus on the Clippers and the Clippers alone. The 76ers have held talks with other teams and have established their high asking price for the league's assist leader."

This also helps illuminate why the Clippers are taking such a patient approach to this situation, because there is not a real bidding war going on. Not allowing the 76ers to fleece them for a player that wants to play for them and them only, the Clippers are going to take their time.

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