The Los Angeles Clippers’ offseason had started badly with the failure of the trade for Malcolm Brogdon, but as free agency approached, the situation improved. With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in need of a guard, the Los Angeles Clippers reportedly struck a deal for a trade that would bring James Harden to Los Angeles from the Philadelphia 76ers.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Clippers and Sixers have agreed on a trade that would allow James Harden to move to the Los Angeles Clippers.
BREAKING: The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed on a trade to send guard James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/wAyuJKMfAw
– Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 31, 2023
James Harden will join Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook at the Clippers clearly aiming to win the NBA title.
Here are the details of the trade: The Sixers get Marcus Morris, Nicolas Batum, Robert Covington, KJ Martin, several draft picks and a trade for James Harden, PJ Tucker and Filip Petrusev.
The Sixers are acquiring Marcus Morris, Nic Batum, Robert Covington, KJ Martin, multiple draft picks and a pick swap for James Harden, PJ Tucker and Filip Petrusev, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/fSOkgO5xd3
– Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 31, 2023
The Clippers are sending the Sixers a 2028 unprotected first-round pick, two second-round picks and a pick swap, sources tell ESPN. The Clippers are also routing the 76ers an additional future first-round pick from a third team.
– Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 31, 2023
Also, Philadelphia 76ers will cut Danny Green to make roster space for all incoming players from Clippers in the trade that allows James Harden to go to his native California.
The 76ers are waiving veteran guard Danny Green, sources tell ESPN. Philadelphia needed the roster spot to complete the trade with the Clippers. https://t.co/ZqnoYH5ZiB
– Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 31, 2023
James Harden could make his debut with the Californians in the derby against the Lakers on Wednesday night and Thursday night.
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