Sixers trade James Harden to LA Clippers

James Hardens time with Daryl Morey in Philadelphia is over. As first reported by ESPNs Adrian Wojnarowski, the 76ers agreed to trade Harden to the LA Clippers early Tuesday morning. The deal was officially announced on Wednesday.

How we got here: The 34-year-old Harden vowed he would never play for a franchise run by 76ers team president Daryl Morey, and the disgruntled guard had yet to play for the team this season. Harden had picked up his $35.6 million contract option in June with the belief the team would trade him. When a deal failed to immediately materialize, Hardens relationship with the 76ers ultimately soured.

Its not even about this situation. This is life, Harden told reporters weeks ago. When you lose trust in someone, its like a marriage. When you lose trust in someone, you know what I mean? Its pretty simple.

Hardens departure marks the latest development in the 76ers attempts to surround reigning Kia MVP Joel Embiid with adequate and willing talent to advance past the Eastern Conference semifinals for the first time since 2001. The Sixers acquired Harden in 2022 in exchange for a similarly discontent former All-Star in Ben Simmons.

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