FOR the third time in as many years, James Harden wants a change of scenery. But he might not get it.
In late June, the 10-time All-Star opted into his $35.6 million player option for next season, allowing him to work together with the 76ers to find a way out of town.
In the weeks since – mostly crickets, according to Sports Illustrated.
Harden, 33, prefers to move west to the Los Angeles Clippers, who are reportedly interested – but not at the going asking price of Terance Mann and likely first-round draft picks.
The New York Knicks were another team initially expected to engage in potential trade discussions, according to multiple sources, but no action has come from that front.
“He’s wishing for a different situation contractually. … If we can do something that is win-win, helps the Sixers, then we will look at it. If we can’t, then we won’t,” Sixers general manager Daryl Morey said Tuesday during an interview with Philadelphia’s 97.5 FM.
Meanwhile, back at Harden’s current home, relationships have felt the effects of Harden’s request. After nearly a decade of working together, dating to their time in Houston, Harden and Morey are reportedly at odds. — Field Level Media
