The 76ers' management is doing everything in its power to get James Harden on the team. As the NBA trading deadline approaches, the 76ers are under increasing pressure to trade Ben Simmons and find the right partner for Embiid, who is playing MVP.
Shooters and organizational cores like Harden are the kind of people who thrive with Embiid, and the rumors about Harden joining the 76ers have really spread in recent times. Unfortunately for the 76ers, the Nets don't seem keen to consider such an exchange. According to sources, the Nets' management did not hear any offers from the 76ers involving Harden.
"Harden isn't going to Philadelphia and I can tell you with absolute certainty that they (the 76ers) called us, but we didn't listen to them. We want to win a championship, and trading Harden will only hurt that goal. A source from the Nets said.
Recently, Harden's loyalty to the Nets has been questioned. The team's record has declined, and Irving has only been able to play on the road without vaccination, which has made Harden very unhappy.
Harden has been expressing his dissatisfaction with Irving's part-time status to the Nets' management and close associates around him. Recent injuries to Durant have exacerbated the problem, leaving Harden to bear most of the offensive burden in his home game in Brooklyn. ”
After losing eight consecutive games, the Nets dropped to 7th place in the East with an overall record of 29-24. Next, Irving, who is still unvaccinated, will miss more than 15 games and will only play half of the team's playoff games. Durant, meanwhile, continues to be sidelined with injuries, and his durability is becoming a big issue for the Nets. Harden is stuck in the middle of it all, and he has every reason to be frustrated. Unfortunately, the Nets don't seem willing to let him go!