After spending less than two seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers, James Harden is reportedly set to be traded to a new NBA team.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Thursday that Harden will pick up his $35.6 million option with the 76ers to help facilitate a trade to a new destination.
It’d be the fourth time in Harden’s career that he’d be traded to a new team, as the former MVP is still searching for his first championship.
Wojnarowski mentioned the Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks as possible destinations for Harden in a trade. More suitors will likely emerge in the days to come.
BREAKING: 76ers G James Harden is picking up his $35.6 million option and sides are beginning to work together in exploring trade scenarios, sources tell ESPN. It’s expected that Harden has played his last game for Philadelphia. pic.twitter.com/GguWgysfNZ
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 29, 2023
What team could push further for an NBA title with Harden in the fold?We’ve broken down the five teams that make the most sense at the moment.
It’s not an exhaustive list as it is a sensical one, as all five of these destinations could provide Harden different benefits as he continues his career.