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James Harden joining the Nets continues to gain more traction ahead of the conclusion of the NBA trade moratorium on Monday at noon.
Brian T. Smith of Houston Chronicle reported on Monday that Harden now definitively wants out of Houston. Furthermore, Harden is “trying to force his way via trade to Brooklyn,” so he can rejoin former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kevin Durant.
Following Smith’s report, Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Heavy.com reported Harden “has officially requested a trade,” adding that Brooklyn remains the perennial MVP candidate’s top destination is still Brooklyn.
James Harden has officially requested a trade.
— đđBrandon âScoop Bâ Robinson, M.A. (@ScoopB) November 16, 2020
And there may be more to this potential Thunder reunion in Brooklyn.
Robinson is reporting Serge Ibaka and the Nets have strong mutual interests. This comes after Mike Mazzeo reported Durant is recruiting Ibaka.
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