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James Harden trade rumor tracker

James Harden opted into his $35.6 million player option with the Sixers and is asking to be traded.

Contributors: Liberty Ballers Staff

James Harden threw the Sixers and the rest of the NBA world a curveball Thursday by opting into his $35.6 million player option for the 2023-24 season. Harden will work with the team to explore a trade, a league source confirms to Liberty Ballers.

Based on reporting, it seems clear that the Los Angeles Clippers are Harden’s preferred new team. Harden is looking to form a new big three with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. The New York Knicks and Miami Heat have also been listed as potential suitors.

From the Sixers’ side of things, Daryl Morey will look to either acquire a star to replace Harden or the necessary assets to trade for one. Keep in mind: the Sixers still have Tobias Harris’ expiring contract on the books. That could be very useful in a separate trade — or even in one with the Clippers.

Keep up with the latest Harden trade rumors and how it all could affect the Sixers below.

56 Total Updates Since
May 15, 2023, 8:00am EDT

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August 1
Why haven’t the Sixers spent their mid-level exception yet? Blame James Harden

By Bryan_Toporek
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With James Harden’s future still up in the air, the Sixers are too close to the second apron to comfortably spend their taxpayer mid-level exception.

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August 1
Report: Sixers hearing ‘interest from the Clippers and a couple other teams’ on James Harden trade front

By Dave Early@DavidEarly
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Apparently nobody is in any particular hurry, but a recent ESPN segment featuring NBA Insiders let us know where things stand on the Sixers-Clippers trade front.

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July 28
NBA not happy with Lillard’s Heat-Superteam-or-bust trade demand; implications for Harden to L.A.?

By Dave Early@DavidEarly
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The NBA has apparently issued a warning to all 30 teams, regarding the way Damian Lillard and his agent are handling this trade demand out of Portland. Is James Harden’s situation similar?

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July 28
Report: Clippers remain ‘unserious’ with trade offers for James Harden

By Tom West@TomWestNBA
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We seem to be getting no closer to the Sixers trading James Harden, as the Clippers remain "unserious" with their offers.

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July 27
We’ve reached the depression stage of James Harden’s trade request

By Paul Hudrick
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What did James Harden’s cryptic Instagram post mean? Do we care that he’s out eating burgers? When will this insanity end?

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July 26
Tracy McGrady sounds off on James Harden’s trade request

By Harrison Grimm@Harrison_Grimm
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Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady did not hold back when asked about his thoughts on James Harden’s trade request from the Sixers.

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July 14
Report: Harden ‘not backing down’ on trade request

By Harrison Grimm@Harrison_Grimm
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The Sixers reportedly want to keep James Harden. The Beard keeps reiterating he’d like to be traded.

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July 11
Report: James Harden ‘reiterated’ to Sixers that ‘he still wants to be traded’

By Jackson Frank@jackfrank_jjf
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ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne made clear Harden’s trade request has not gone away.

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July 11
Report: Current ‘signals’ are Sixers will keep James Harden

By Harrison Grimm@Harrison_Grimm
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Despite a trade request after picking up his player option, it appears more likely James Harden returns to the Sixers.

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July 10
Patrick Beverley pleads with James Harden to remain with Sixers

By Erin Grugan
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Patrick Beverley played alongside James Harden for the Houston Rockets from 2013 to 2017 and would like to reunite with The Beard in Philly.

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July 9
Embiid on Harden’s trade request: ‘hopefully his mindset can be changed.’

By Dave Early@DavidEarly
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Joel Embiid weighed in on the current trade request from his point guard, James Harden. The Beard is hoping to land on the Clippers, but Embiid says "obviously" they want him back.

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July 7
Report: ‘[Zach] LaVine has landed in preliminary conversations’ with Sixers and Blazers

By Dave Early@DavidEarly
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A new report suggests that Daryl Morey and the Sixers have checked the Chicago Bulls’ temperature on trading star guard Zach LaVine as they deal with James Harden’s trade request.

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July 5
Report: Clippers ‘reluctant’ to offer ‘real stuff’ to the Sixers for James Harden

By Jackson Frank@jackfrank_jjf
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Zach Lowe said he doesn’t "know that the two sides have really even had super significant dialogue" regarding a Harden-to-LA trade.

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July 4
Rubin’s annual ‘White Party:’ Harden spotted talking to Josh Harris, Embiid rolls through

By Dave Early@DavidEarly
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James Harden, Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris, Tyrese Maxey, Tom Brady, Micah Parsons, Emily Ratajkowski, Bennifer, Beebs, Leo, D-Book, Kendall, Kim, Jay & Bey, Kevin Hart, ODj, & more photographed at annual party hosted by former Sixers’ minority share owner, Michael Rubin, Founder of Fanatics.

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July 4
Report: Sixers would ‘still love’ to keep James Harden in 2023-24

By Bryan_Toporek
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If you expected the James Harden saga to have a speedy resolution, think again.

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July 3
Windhorst: If Sixers offered Maxey ‘Dame Lillard might be in Philly right now, but they are not.’

By Dave Early@DavidEarly
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Brian Windhorst jumped on SportsCenter and talked about the market for Portland Trailblazers’ star Damian Lillard and how Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey might be the "prime piece" of any potential offer.

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July 2
Report: ‘More than conceivable’ that James Harden stays with Sixers

By Paul Hudrick
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ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said it’s "more than conceivable" for James Harden to return to the Sixers.

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July 1
Reports: Damian Lillard has requested a trade with Miami as his top destination; Heat, Sixers, Clippers all interested

By Dave Early@DavidEarly
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Damian Lillard has requested a trade from the Portland Trailblazers. While other suitors have been mentioned, the Heat are reportedly atop the superstar’s list.

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June 30
Report: Chicago a ‘potential trade partner to keep in mind’ in James Harden deal

By Sean Kennedy@PhillyFastBreak
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With James Harden requesting a trade, Daryl Morey will turn over every stone for the right deal. Could the Bulls be a fit?

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June 30
Report: [Harden] is ‘extremely upset’ at how Morey, Sixers handled contract negotiations; now eyeing Clippers

By Dave Early@DavidEarly
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A new report makes it sounds as if communication between Sixers’ President Daryl Morey and James Harden broke down during negotiations. Now Harden has his sights set on joining Paul George, Kawhi Leonard with the Clippers.

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June 29
Rumor: Harden didn’t love Jalen Green’s comments about possibly playing with former MVP

By Dave Early@DavidEarly
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Jalen Green offered some ambivalent thoughts regarding teaming up with James Harden on a May podcast. Kelly Iko of The Athletic suggests those comments may not have sat well with The Beard.

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June 29
Reports: Sixers to seek trade for Harden; Clippers, Knicks, Heat named among potential suitors

By Dave Early@DavidEarly
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Paul George, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, Marcus Morris, Norman Powell, Terance Mann? Draft picks? What type of trade package might the Sixers be targeting in a potential James Harden blockbuster?

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June 29
Source: James Harden opts into contract with Sixers, will work with team to explore trade

By Paul Hudrick
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James Harden on Thursday opted into his contract with the Sixers and will reportedly work with the team to find a trade.

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June 28
What a James Harden opt-in would mean for the Sixers

By Bryan_Toporek
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It might not be a foregone conclusion that James Harden will decline his $35.6 million player option for the 2023-24 season.

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June 27
James Harden reportedly undecided on Player Option with the Sixers

By Harrison Grimm@Harrison_Grimm
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A twist!

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James Harden trade rumor tracker

Why haven’t the Sixers spent their mid-level exception yet? Blame James Harden

Report: Sixers hearing ‘interest from the Clippers and a couple other teams’ on James Harden trade front

NBA not happy with Lillard’s Heat-Superteam-or-bust trade demand; implications for Harden to L.A.?

Report: Clippers remain ‘unserious’ with trade offers for James Harden

We’ve reached the depression stage of James Harden’s trade request

Tracy McGrady sounds off on James Harden’s trade request

Report: Harden ‘not backing down’ on trade request

Report: James Harden ‘reiterated’ to Sixers that ‘he still wants to be traded’

Report: Current ‘signals’ are Sixers will keep James Harden

Patrick Beverley pleads with James Harden to remain with Sixers

Embiid on Harden’s trade request: ‘hopefully his mindset can be changed.’

Report: ‘[Zach] LaVine has landed in preliminary conversations’ with Sixers and Blazers

Report: Clippers ‘reluctant’ to offer ‘real stuff’ to the Sixers for James Harden

Rubin’s annual ‘White Party:’ Harden spotted talking to Josh Harris, Embiid rolls through

Report: Sixers would ‘still love’ to keep James Harden in 2023-24

Windhorst: If Sixers offered Maxey ‘Dame Lillard might be in Philly right now, but they are not.’

Report: ‘More than conceivable’ that James Harden stays with Sixers

Reports: Damian Lillard has requested a trade with Miami as his top destination; Heat, Sixers, Clippers all interested

Report: Chicago a ‘potential trade partner to keep in mind’ in James Harden deal

Report: [Harden] is ‘extremely upset’ at how Morey, Sixers handled contract negotiations; now eyeing Clippers

Rumor: Harden didn’t love Jalen Green’s comments about possibly playing with former MVP

Reports: Sixers to seek trade for Harden; Clippers, Knicks, Heat named among potential suitors

Source: James Harden opts into contract with Sixers, will work with team to explore trade

What a James Harden opt-in would mean for the Sixers

James Harden reportedly undecided on Player Option with the Sixers

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