James Harden finally got to taste victory as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers. And he was the one to deliver it, helping the team snap a six-game losing streak.

Harden hit a go-ahead three-pointer to give the Clippers a 103-100 lead in the final 10 seconds of Friday’s game against the Houston Rockets while drawing a foul. He then sank the free throw, before Kawhi Leonard added two more points to put a finishing touch on the 106-100 win. 

Harden finished the game with 24 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, delivering his best performance in a Clippers’ jersey.

“I’m getting real close,” Harden said after the game. “I’m getting close to myself every game. I feel like I’m improving.”

The Clippers acquired James Harden on November 1st in a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. Harden was expected to be the final piece of the puzzle for the LA team in their bid to win an NBA title, but his time with the franchise got off to a rocky start.

Harden, who hasn’t played for the 76ers this season in attempts to force a trade, struggled to get into playing shape and gel with his new teammates. The Clippers ended up losing game after game, leading many to question the move. 

However, if the Rockets game is any indicator, the Clippers might be finally clicking and playing to their potential. We will have a chance to see if that’s the case on Monday, when they face the San Antonio Spurs.

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James Harden made his long-anticipated debut for the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night against the New York Knicks. But despite delivering a solid performance, the former NBA MVP couldn’t help his new team to avoid a 97-111 loss.

The Clippers made a blockbuster trade for Harden earlier this month, adding him to a star-studded lineup that also has Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook. Each of the four stars scored in double digits against the Knicks, but it was obvious they would need time to get comfortable playing together.

However, Harden wasn’t discouraged by the fact that the Clippers came up short in his debut for the franchise, saying that this team has “unlimited possibilities”.

“I feel kind of weird out there,” Harden told reporters after the game. “But just not really having a preseason game or an opportunity to participate in the full training camp or none of that. It was just [being] out there and just basically winging it. Try to go off my basketball instincts and what I’ve been doing for the last few years or whatnot. I just went out there and playing and thinking the game and trying to make the game easier for everybody else.”

Harden finished the night with 17 points and six assists, and Westbrook added 17 points, four assists, and four rebounds. Leonard had 18 points, while George struggled to shoot the ball but still got 10 points, seven boards, and three steals.

The Clippers are 3-3 to start the 2023-24 campaign and will get another look at their new lineup against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday.

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The Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden remains sidelined after missing his team’s final preseason game on Friday, sources revealed on Monday. It has consequently become increasingly unclear if he will be available to play for Philadelphia as they face the Milwaukee Bucks in their opening game of the new NBA season on Thursday night.

Harden did not show up for team practice on Wednesday and Thursday before being ruled out of Friday’s 120-106 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. According to the 76ers, Harden was away from the team due to dealing with a personal matter.

Since picking up his $35.6 million player option for the 2023-24 season, Harden has been seeking a trade away from the 76ers. He continues to be frustrated due to his request to be traded to the LA Clippers still being unfulfilled.

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The Philadelphia 76ers’ star guard James Harden still hasn’t changed his mind about wanting to be traded. But it turns out it wasn’t that long ago when Harden intended to spend the rest of his career with the franchise.

Speaking with reporters on Friday, Harden said that his intention was to retire as a member of the 76ers when he was traded to Philly from the Brooklyn Nets midway through the 2021-22 season.

“When I got traded here, my whole thing was I wanted to retire a Sixer. I wanted to be here and retire a Sixer,” Harden said.

But according to the 34-year-old player, the 76ers’ had other plans that caused him to rethink his stance.

“The front office didn’t have that in their future plan. It’s literally out of my control. It’s something I didn’t want to happen to be in this position,” he added.

After not being offered a new contract by the 76ers at the start of the offseason, Harden picked up his player option for the 2023-24 season and issued a trade request. He later publicly revealed that he blames Philly’s president of basketball operations, Daryl Morrey, for the entire situation and even called him a “liar” during one media appearance.

Despite all the controversy, Harden decided to take part in the 76ers’ training camp but doesn’t see his relationship with the franchise repairing.

“It’s not just about this situation, but in life, when you lose trust in someone … it’s like a marriage, when you lose trust in someone, it’s pretty simple,” Harden told reporters when asked about the possibility of reconciling with the 76ers’ front office.

Harden reportedly wants to be traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, but that doesn’t seem a viable option at the moment. The 76ers are seeking a substantial return if they were to trade Harden, but the Clippers, being the only interested team, are not willing to give up much for the former NBA MVP.

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The Philadelphia 76ers made it clear that they don’t have any intention of trading their star guard James Harden. But that isn’t stopping Harden from hoping he’ll get his wish and land with the LA Clippers this season.

After failing to get an extension with the 76ers early in the offseason, Harden picked up a player option of $35.6 million for 2023-24 and requested a trade. Philly had talks with multiple teams but failed to find an offer they liked and told the player they expected him to report for training camp.

In a recent piece published on Yahoo Sports, NBA reporter Jake Fischer wrote that Harden hasn’t been discouraged by recent developments. The 34-year-old still believes he’ll get his way and has the Clippers as his preferred destination.

Reportedly, Harden prefers the Clippers because he likes the city of Los Angeles and thinks he would have a better chance of winning an NBA title there. Also, he believes that the franchise would be ready to give him a big contract extension next offseason.

Harden’s situation will be much clearer once the training camp opens. The former NBA MVP isn’t a stranger to causing some drama in order to push for a trade, having done so during his previous stops.

Harden averaged 21.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game with the 76ers last season.

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The Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden has admitted that his relationship with the team has been irreparably severed. When asked by a reporter on Thursday if his relationship with the 76ers was beyond repair, he replied, “I think so. I’ve been patient all summer. For me, it’s just focus on what I can control and getting ready for this season.”

Harden’s comments come after a long feud with Philadelphia president Daryl Morey, which stems from the player’s frustration over a lack of a long-term maximum-level contract offer from the franchise. The 76ers since contemplated excluding Harden from their training camp, with a source explaining that Harden’s presence could disrupt the team from achieving a “championship mindset.” The 76ers have since reportedly been considering including the player in the upcoming training camp.

Still, it appears as if Harden has reached a point of no return when it comes to breaking down his relationship with the 76ers after he referred to Morey as a “liar” before claiming that he would not be willing to be a part of any organization that Morey is party to as well.

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The relationship between the Philadelphia 76ers and their star guard James Harden seems to be worse than anyone could have guessed. Harden, who requested a trade earlier this offseason, appears to particularly have a beef with 76ers’ president Daryl Morey, whom he called “a liar” during a public appearance over the weekend.

The 76ers explored deals for Harden in recent weeks but reportedly decided to pull the plug on all trade talks and are now expecting the player to join them for training camp. This didn’t sit well with Harden, who didn’t hold back when speaking on Morey while taking part in an Adidas media event in China.

“Daryl Morey is a liar, and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of,” Harden said. “Let me say that again: Daryl Morey is a liar, and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of.”

Harden agreed on a team-friendly deal with the 76ers last summer in hopes that the leftover money would be used to make Philly’s roster stronger. He reportedly also expected to get a new deal this summer that would pay him at the top of the market. However, Morey and the 76ers’ front office apparently were not too eager to engage in new negotiations, which ended up angering the player and prompting him to want out.

Several teams were interested in acquiring Harden, including the LA Clippers, but the 76ers’ asking price proved to be quite steep. It remains to be seen whether Philly is now willing to lower their demands or risk an unhappy star on their roster.

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James Harden signed a below-market contract with the Philadelphia 76ers last offseason in hopes of helping the organization put together a time worthy of an NBA title. But after the 76ers flamed out in the postseason again, Harden now wants to get the money he missed out on.

According to Bleacher Reporter’s Chris Haynes, Harden is expected to opt out of his 76ers’ contract and test the free agency in the summer. The 33-year-old player has a $35.6 million option for 2023-24.

Haynes reports that Harden wants to get one last big NBA deal and is aiming to get a max contract in four years. He will also look for a team that has a “competitive roster” and “basketball freedom”.

It was long rumored that Harden might return to the Houston Rockets, but now that seems like a long shot due to the “competitiveness” requirement. The former NBA MVP is also being linked with the Phoenix Suns, but that doesn’t seem to be a realistic option due to his contractual demands.

The 76ers are still the most likely team to have Harden on their roster next season. They can offer him the most money and have a competitive roster despite their playoff struggles this year. Also, they have fired head coach Doc Rivers, who reportedly didn’t see eye-to-eye with Harden.

Harden averaged 21.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game in 2022-23. He missed out on the All-Star team selection, breaking his streak of 10 consecutive All-Star nods. 

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Superstar guard James Harden said that he is willing to take less money in order to help the 76ers win an NBA title. And he made good on his word on Wednesday by signing a two-year, $68.6 million deal.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Harden will earn $33 million this upcoming season and will then have a $35.6 million player option for 2023-24.

The new contract sees Harden leaving a big chunk of money on the table. He previously declined his $47.3 million option on his old deal to become a free agent. But instead of pursuing a lucrative contract in free agency or getting one from Philly, he decided to give the 76ers a rarely-seen discount.

“I told Daryl to improve the roster, sign who we needed to sign, and give me whatever is left over,” Harden said earlier this week when asked about his contract negotiations.

Harden’s move sends a strong signal that he’s interested in winning at this point in his career and is ready to put his money where his mouth is in order to do it. The 32-year-old player played 21 games in Philly after joining from the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the trade deadline and averaged 21.0 points, 7.1 points, and 10.5 rebounds per game.

The money Harden decided not to take was previously invested in free agent acquisitions P.J. Tucker and Danuel House Jr., with more additions expected to follow soon.

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The Philadelphia 76ers are finally reaping the benefits of the February trade for superstar James Harden. After the start of the playoffs, Harden finally got going on Sunday night to score 31 points and help Philly tie the second-round series against the Miami Heat.

In the past three games of the Eastern Conference semis, Harden failed to score more than 20 points despite being the focal point of the 76ers’ offense due to fellow All-Star Joel Embiid’s injury. However, “The Beard” found his groove when Philadelphia needed him the most in critical Game 4.

Harden was particularly clutch in the fourth quarter, scoring 16 points and going 4-of-4 on three-pointers to put away Miami’s comeback attempts. The 32-year-old player also had seven rebounds and nine assists on the night.

“Just took what the defense gave me,” said Harden about his performance. “Same shots just made some, nothing really changed man I just made some shots.”

Harden had help in Embiid, who was playing in his second game after missing the start of the Heat series due to an orbital fracture and mild concussion. The 28-year-old player contributed with 24 points and 11 boards, while Tyrese Maxey added 18 points.

The Heat were led by All-Star Jimmy Butler, who had 40 points and six assists, and Bam Adebayo, who had 21 points and seven rebounds. Only two other Miami players had double digits in scoring.

The series now returns to Miami, where the Heat and the 76ers are scheduled to play Game 5 on Tuesday.

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James Harden finally got to taste victory as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers. And he was the one to deliver it, helping the team snap a six-game losing streak.

Harden hit a go-ahead three-pointer to give the Clippers a 103-100 lead in the final 10 seconds of Friday’s game against the Houston Rockets while drawing a foul. He then sank the free throw, before Kawhi Leonard added two more points to put a finishing touch on the 106-100 win. 

Harden finished the game with 24 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, delivering his best performance in a Clippers’ jersey.

“I’m getting real close,” Harden said after the game. “I’m getting close to myself every game. I feel like I’m improving.”

The Clippers acquired James Harden on November 1st in a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. Harden was expected to be the final piece of the puzzle for the LA team in their bid to win an NBA title, but his time with the franchise got off to a rocky start.

Harden, who hasn’t played for the 76ers this season in attempts to force a trade, struggled to get into playing shape and gel with his new teammates. The Clippers ended up losing game after game, leading many to question the move. 

However, if the Rockets game is any indicator, the Clippers might be finally clicking and playing to their potential. We will have a chance to see if that’s the case on Monday, when they face the San Antonio Spurs.

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James Harden made his long-anticipated debut for the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night against the New York Knicks. But despite delivering a solid performance, the former NBA MVP couldn’t help his new team to avoid a 97-111 loss.

The Clippers made a blockbuster trade for Harden earlier this month, adding him to a star-studded lineup that also has Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook. Each of the four stars scored in double digits against the Knicks, but it was obvious they would need time to get comfortable playing together.

However, Harden wasn’t discouraged by the fact that the Clippers came up short in his debut for the franchise, saying that this team has “unlimited possibilities”.

“I feel kind of weird out there,” Harden told reporters after the game. “But just not really having a preseason game or an opportunity to participate in the full training camp or none of that. It was just [being] out there and just basically winging it. Try to go off my basketball instincts and what I’ve been doing for the last few years or whatnot. I just went out there and playing and thinking the game and trying to make the game easier for everybody else.”

Harden finished the night with 17 points and six assists, and Westbrook added 17 points, four assists, and four rebounds. Leonard had 18 points, while George struggled to shoot the ball but still got 10 points, seven boards, and three steals.

The Clippers are 3-3 to start the 2023-24 campaign and will get another look at their new lineup against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday.

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The Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden remains sidelined after missing his team’s final preseason game on Friday, sources revealed on Monday. It has consequently become increasingly unclear if he will be available to play for Philadelphia as they face the Milwaukee Bucks in their opening game of the new NBA season on Thursday night.

Harden did not show up for team practice on Wednesday and Thursday before being ruled out of Friday’s 120-106 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. According to the 76ers, Harden was away from the team due to dealing with a personal matter.

Since picking up his $35.6 million player option for the 2023-24 season, Harden has been seeking a trade away from the 76ers. He continues to be frustrated due to his request to be traded to the LA Clippers still being unfulfilled.

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The Philadelphia 76ers’ star guard James Harden still hasn’t changed his mind about wanting to be traded. But it turns out it wasn’t that long ago when Harden intended to spend the rest of his career with the franchise.

Speaking with reporters on Friday, Harden said that his intention was to retire as a member of the 76ers when he was traded to Philly from the Brooklyn Nets midway through the 2021-22 season.

“When I got traded here, my whole thing was I wanted to retire a Sixer. I wanted to be here and retire a Sixer,” Harden said.

But according to the 34-year-old player, the 76ers’ had other plans that caused him to rethink his stance.

“The front office didn’t have that in their future plan. It’s literally out of my control. It’s something I didn’t want to happen to be in this position,” he added.

After not being offered a new contract by the 76ers at the start of the offseason, Harden picked up his player option for the 2023-24 season and issued a trade request. He later publicly revealed that he blames Philly’s president of basketball operations, Daryl Morrey, for the entire situation and even called him a “liar” during one media appearance.

Despite all the controversy, Harden decided to take part in the 76ers’ training camp but doesn’t see his relationship with the franchise repairing.

“It’s not just about this situation, but in life, when you lose trust in someone … it’s like a marriage, when you lose trust in someone, it’s pretty simple,” Harden told reporters when asked about the possibility of reconciling with the 76ers’ front office.

Harden reportedly wants to be traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, but that doesn’t seem a viable option at the moment. The 76ers are seeking a substantial return if they were to trade Harden, but the Clippers, being the only interested team, are not willing to give up much for the former NBA MVP.

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The Philadelphia 76ers made it clear that they don’t have any intention of trading their star guard James Harden. But that isn’t stopping Harden from hoping he’ll get his wish and land with the LA Clippers this season.

After failing to get an extension with the 76ers early in the offseason, Harden picked up a player option of $35.6 million for 2023-24 and requested a trade. Philly had talks with multiple teams but failed to find an offer they liked and told the player they expected him to report for training camp.

In a recent piece published on Yahoo Sports, NBA reporter Jake Fischer wrote that Harden hasn’t been discouraged by recent developments. The 34-year-old still believes he’ll get his way and has the Clippers as his preferred destination.

Reportedly, Harden prefers the Clippers because he likes the city of Los Angeles and thinks he would have a better chance of winning an NBA title there. Also, he believes that the franchise would be ready to give him a big contract extension next offseason.

Harden’s situation will be much clearer once the training camp opens. The former NBA MVP isn’t a stranger to causing some drama in order to push for a trade, having done so during his previous stops.

Harden averaged 21.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game with the 76ers last season.

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The Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden has admitted that his relationship with the team has been irreparably severed. When asked by a reporter on Thursday if his relationship with the 76ers was beyond repair, he replied, “I think so. I’ve been patient all summer. For me, it’s just focus on what I can control and getting ready for this season.”

Harden’s comments come after a long feud with Philadelphia president Daryl Morey, which stems from the player’s frustration over a lack of a long-term maximum-level contract offer from the franchise. The 76ers since contemplated excluding Harden from their training camp, with a source explaining that Harden’s presence could disrupt the team from achieving a “championship mindset.” The 76ers have since reportedly been considering including the player in the upcoming training camp.

Still, it appears as if Harden has reached a point of no return when it comes to breaking down his relationship with the 76ers after he referred to Morey as a “liar” before claiming that he would not be willing to be a part of any organization that Morey is party to as well.

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The relationship between the Philadelphia 76ers and their star guard James Harden seems to be worse than anyone could have guessed. Harden, who requested a trade earlier this offseason, appears to particularly have a beef with 76ers’ president Daryl Morey, whom he called “a liar” during a public appearance over the weekend.

The 76ers explored deals for Harden in recent weeks but reportedly decided to pull the plug on all trade talks and are now expecting the player to join them for training camp. This didn’t sit well with Harden, who didn’t hold back when speaking on Morey while taking part in an Adidas media event in China.

“Daryl Morey is a liar, and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of,” Harden said. “Let me say that again: Daryl Morey is a liar, and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of.”

Harden agreed on a team-friendly deal with the 76ers last summer in hopes that the leftover money would be used to make Philly’s roster stronger. He reportedly also expected to get a new deal this summer that would pay him at the top of the market. However, Morey and the 76ers’ front office apparently were not too eager to engage in new negotiations, which ended up angering the player and prompting him to want out.

Several teams were interested in acquiring Harden, including the LA Clippers, but the 76ers’ asking price proved to be quite steep. It remains to be seen whether Philly is now willing to lower their demands or risk an unhappy star on their roster.

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James Harden signed a below-market contract with the Philadelphia 76ers last offseason in hopes of helping the organization put together a time worthy of an NBA title. But after the 76ers flamed out in the postseason again, Harden now wants to get the money he missed out on.

According to Bleacher Reporter’s Chris Haynes, Harden is expected to opt out of his 76ers’ contract and test the free agency in the summer. The 33-year-old player has a $35.6 million option for 2023-24.

Haynes reports that Harden wants to get one last big NBA deal and is aiming to get a max contract in four years. He will also look for a team that has a “competitive roster” and “basketball freedom”.

It was long rumored that Harden might return to the Houston Rockets, but now that seems like a long shot due to the “competitiveness” requirement. The former NBA MVP is also being linked with the Phoenix Suns, but that doesn’t seem to be a realistic option due to his contractual demands.

The 76ers are still the most likely team to have Harden on their roster next season. They can offer him the most money and have a competitive roster despite their playoff struggles this year. Also, they have fired head coach Doc Rivers, who reportedly didn’t see eye-to-eye with Harden.

Harden averaged 21.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game in 2022-23. He missed out on the All-Star team selection, breaking his streak of 10 consecutive All-Star nods. 

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Superstar guard James Harden said that he is willing to take less money in order to help the 76ers win an NBA title. And he made good on his word on Wednesday by signing a two-year, $68.6 million deal.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Harden will earn $33 million this upcoming season and will then have a $35.6 million player option for 2023-24.

The new contract sees Harden leaving a big chunk of money on the table. He previously declined his $47.3 million option on his old deal to become a free agent. But instead of pursuing a lucrative contract in free agency or getting one from Philly, he decided to give the 76ers a rarely-seen discount.

“I told Daryl to improve the roster, sign who we needed to sign, and give me whatever is left over,” Harden said earlier this week when asked about his contract negotiations.

Harden’s move sends a strong signal that he’s interested in winning at this point in his career and is ready to put his money where his mouth is in order to do it. The 32-year-old player played 21 games in Philly after joining from the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the trade deadline and averaged 21.0 points, 7.1 points, and 10.5 rebounds per game.

The money Harden decided not to take was previously invested in free agent acquisitions P.J. Tucker and Danuel House Jr., with more additions expected to follow soon.

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The Philadelphia 76ers are finally reaping the benefits of the February trade for superstar James Harden. After the start of the playoffs, Harden finally got going on Sunday night to score 31 points and help Philly tie the second-round series against the Miami Heat.

In the past three games of the Eastern Conference semis, Harden failed to score more than 20 points despite being the focal point of the 76ers’ offense due to fellow All-Star Joel Embiid’s injury. However, “The Beard” found his groove when Philadelphia needed him the most in critical Game 4.

Harden was particularly clutch in the fourth quarter, scoring 16 points and going 4-of-4 on three-pointers to put away Miami’s comeback attempts. The 32-year-old player also had seven rebounds and nine assists on the night.

“Just took what the defense gave me,” said Harden about his performance. “Same shots just made some, nothing really changed man I just made some shots.”

Harden had help in Embiid, who was playing in his second game after missing the start of the Heat series due to an orbital fracture and mild concussion. The 28-year-old player contributed with 24 points and 11 boards, while Tyrese Maxey added 18 points.

The Heat were led by All-Star Jimmy Butler, who had 40 points and six assists, and Bam Adebayo, who had 21 points and seven rebounds. Only two other Miami players had double digits in scoring.

The series now returns to Miami, where the Heat and the 76ers are scheduled to play Game 5 on Tuesday.

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