Trade involving James Harden, Ben Simmons official
Source: NBA.com
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-@michael_levin is here to chat all things James Harden-Ben Simmons
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-Some Simmons-Harden fit at the top
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-All the deals and more!
YOUTUBE: youtube.com/watch?v=7KMYtP… – 12:51 AM
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“For James we’ve had so much history … even playing together or even just watching each other from afar and it’s a mutual respect. I can’t really say that you feel that in the locker room, so to say, but we get hints. So we just wish him well.”
-Kyrie Irving on Harden trade – 12:39 AM
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“James probably couldn’t see what we were getting into, obviously with my status being in-and-out, you know I saw a few things that maybe could have impacted things, but who knows….”
-Kyrie Irving on James Harden’s departure – 12:30 AM
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Now on @njdotcom
Kyrie Irving says his status as a part-time player with the Nets ‘maybe could’ve impacted things’ with James Harden nj.com/nets/2022/02/k… – 11:56 PM
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I’ve oddly been James Harden-adjacent a couple times in my career.
We were at ASU at the same time, but I covered football and WBB for the student paper.
We were in Oklahoma at the same time, but I covered Oklahoma State for The Oklahoman.
Now, here we are. Life is wild. – 11:42 PM
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Patty Mills delivered a message of support for Ben Simmons: “I’ve got his back. I’ve always had his back, and now I’ve got the opportunity to be with him. I’ve had his back from afar, and I wish I was with him earlier in his career.. So I’m excited to be with him in this aspect.” – 11:15 PM
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Patty Mills on Ben Simmons: “I’ve got his back. I’ve always had his back…I wish I was with him earlier in his career. I’m excited to be able to be with him in this aspect and help him in any way necessary.” – 11:15 PM
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Patty Mills knows Ben Simmons’ family well, long before Simmons came to the states for basketball. Simmons has spoken very highly of Mills before. He looks up to him. Mills’ presence in Brooklyn should be good for Simmons as he gets acclimated. – 11:14 PM
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“Just keep praying,…where those cards may fall I leave that to the politicians and… on the front lines so I just respect that and see where we end up.”
-Kyrie Irving was asked about possible changes to local mandates allowing him to build chemistry with Ben Simmons – 11:12 PM
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Patty Mills says he’s known Ben Simmons and his family since he (Patty) was a kid. – 11:12 PM
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Patty Mills has talked to fellow Aussie Ben Simmons a lot lately. Says #Nets are getting an “unbelievable passer,” a “great defender” and a “very hungry, excited basketball player.” #Nets #NBA – 11:11 PM
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Patty Mills said he has spoken a couple times with fellow Aussie Ben Simmons lately. “You get a hungry person who is looking forward to playing basketball again.” – 11:11 PM
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Patty Mills says he’s been speaking to Ben Simmons regularly and that Ben has been staying in shape and getting game-ready: “He’s in a really good place right now. … You get a really hungry person who’s looking forward to playing basketball again.” – 11:11 PM
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Patty Mills on Ben Simmons: “He’s in a really good place right now.” Said the two have spoken recently before the trade went down. – 11:10 PM
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Kyrie Irving on the James Harden trade: “I just want everybody to be happy, do things that they love to do, and be a part of things that they can see themselves being successful at. It probably wasn’t here with us. He made a choice, and we respect him for it. No love lost.” pic.twitter.com/YuN5anAVVG – 11:09 PM
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Patty Mills calls the James Harden trade ‘a moment of staying together’: “I think it probably just narrows our focus a little bit more, and the distractions can now leave us and we can focus on the task at hand and still on what our goal has been.” – 11:09 PM
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Kyrie Irving says he respects Ben Simmons IQ as a player and ability to play different positions. Adds he’ll welcome Simmons with open arms. – 11:07 PM
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Kyrie Irving on if he knew James Harden wanted to be dealt: “I can’t say that we feel that in the locker room; but we get hints.” Adds Harden had the power to force a trade, and “he put it on display.” #NBA #76ers #Sixers – 11:06 PM
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Credit to Kyrie Irving. If he harbors even the smallest bit of ill will toward James Harden for requesting a trade, he hasn’t shown it. He is taking the high road. He seems to be at peace with everything that is happening. – 11:06 PM
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“We feel like we got better. And we’ll see where this race ends up,”Kyrie Irving says of the Harden-Simmons trade. – 11:05 PM
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“We’ll finally get to hear from him and hear his side,” says Kyrie Irving when asked about Ben Simmons experience in Philly. Added he will welcome him with open arms. – 11:05 PM
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Kyrie Irving on how the Nets will welcome Ben Simmons after his ‘break-up’ with the 76ers: “Open arms. Open arms. I think we’ll finally get to hear it from him and hear his side.” – 11:05 PM
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Kyrie Irving said he’s known Ben Simmons since he was in Australia when Simmons was in 16. Adds he’s pumped to reunite with Curry and Drummond can fill a need. – 11:04 PM
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Irving said since he’s one to have asked for a trade he understands where Harden is coming from. – 11:03 PM
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Kyrie Irving on him being in and out of the rotation: “I saw a few things that maybe that impacted things (with James Harden), but who knows?” – 11:03 PM
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Kyrie Irving on whether he felt James Harden’s desire for a trade coming: “I can’t say that we feel that in the locker room, but we get hints. – 11:00 PM
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Most points vs Clippers since James Harden in December 2017.
Luka Doncic with 51 and maybe counting. – 11:00 PM
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The last time a Clippers opponent scored 50 was James Harden in 2017. – 10:59 PM
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Kyrie on Harden: “He made a choice. We respect him for it. No love lost … we just wish him well.” – 10:59 PM
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James Harden gad become extremely annoyed with Kyrie Irving, as illustrated by a sage-burning incident story in Cleveland …
cbssports.com/nba/news/james… – 10:59 PM
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Kyrie Irving says there’s no love lost with James Harden and “we respect him for” making the decision to orchestrate the trade to Philadelphia. – 10:58 PM
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Kyrie Irving says he just wants everybody to be happy and it probably wasn’t here with us for James Harden so he wished him well with no love lost. – 10:58 PM
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Kyrie Irving on James Harden: “Now that it’s official, we can finally say our piece to James and wish him well. Ultimately for me, I just want everybody to be happy.” – 10:58 PM
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“As far as us, I think we definitely got we wanted guys who wanted to be here. Guys who want to play. And I think we’re excited about that.”
–#nets Blake Griffin on the Harden-Simmons blockbuster – 10:55 PM
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Blake Griffin said he thinks the Nets “got better” after trading James Harden for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and Andre Drummond. “Ben was done there. You can see that from not playing. I think we definitely got what we wanted, guys that want to be here and guys that want to play.” pic.twitter.com/IoaXP50VxI – 10:50 PM
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Blake Griffin on Ben Simmons: “What happened in Philly doesn’t mean he can’t play basketball anymore. He can definitely do that.” – 10:47 PM
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More Blake Griffin on Ben Simmons’ fit: “A lineup of Ben, Kevin, Kyrie, Patty, Seth — whoever you want to put out there — there’s a lot of attention being placed on those guys.” – 10:47 PM
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Blake Griffin said the Nets’ spacing and the attention focused on stars should allow Ben Simmons to play ‘a little bit more free’: “The beauty of playing with Kyrie and KD is they go out and hoop. … I can see Ben for sure handling and getting us into action.” – 10:46 PM
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Blake Griffin was asked whether he agreed with Kevin Durant’s assertion that ‘everybody got what they wanted’ in the James Harden trade: “We definitely got what we wanted: Guys that want to be here and guys that want to play.” – 10:43 PM
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Blake Griffin on the James Harden trade: “I think we got better.” – 10:40 PM
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“I have not talked to James about unhappiness other than just typical day-to-day ‘how can we make this thing better,’ so no. I reached out to him, wished him the best of luck.”
Steve Nash was asked if James Harden talked to him about being unhappy with the #Nets. – 10:37 PM
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Jumped on Fox-5 with the great @JenXperience to talk the Harden trade and what it means going forward pic.twitter.com/GiXjuYbG5O – 10:33 PM
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Nash said Sunday — and again today — that Harden wouldn’t get traded. So what changed? “You’d have to ask Sean that.”
Why is the organization confident in acquiring a player, in Ben Simmons, who hasn’t played in almost a year?
“You’d have to ask Sean that.” – 10:28 PM
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“You have to ask Sean that.”
– Steve Nash was asked why the Nets were comfortable trading for a player in Ben Simmons who hasn’t played in a significant amount of amount of time. Nash adds he wishes James Harden the best and thinks he’ll be great in Philly. – 10:27 PM
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Steve Nash on James Harden: “I wish James the best. It was a pleasure to coach him and he’s a historic player… but we move forward now.” – 10:26 PM
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Nash said he texted Harden to wish him well. – 10:26 PM
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Steve Nash says Seth Curry and Andre Drummond may join the team soon and Ben Simmons has more physical ramp up ahead of him. – 10:24 PM
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Steve Nash says it’s exciting to take on such an exciting player in Ben Simmons: “We want him to do a lot of things for us. I think that’s his gift: He’s incredibly athletic, a creative passer… who can also play-make out of the pick-and-roll.” – 10:23 PM
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Steve Nash said he never spoke to James Harden about being unhappy in Brooklyn. He said he reached out to James after the trade to wish him the best of luck. – 10:21 PM
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Steve Nash is not surprised Harden was traded. Said as the deadline got closer it seemed more apparent. – 10:20 PM
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Steve Nash punts James Harden questions to Sean Marks. – 10:20 PM
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Steve Nash on the James Harden trade: “ really just look forward. We’re excited to incorporate these new guys into our group. I think they fill needs for us.” – 10:20 PM
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Steve Nash on the Harden trade: “Really just look forward. Excited to incorporate these new guys into our group.” – 10:19 PM
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Winners (with caveats), losers from Ben Simmons for James Harden trade nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/10/win… – 10:19 PM
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KD passed 7 times on picking James Harden for his All-Star team pic.twitter.com/lGqN2UowOU – 10:15 PM
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Sixers’ trust in Daryl Morey re-ignites title dreams with James Harden trade inquirer.com/sixers/james-h… via @phillyinquirer – 10:14 PM
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Kevin Durant refuses to select Sixers’ James Harden in the All-Star draft show inquirer.com/sixers/james-h… via @phillyinquirer – 10:14 PM
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“Embiid will spend the whole series trying to put his elbow in in Simmons mouth.”
@David Thorpe reviews the Simmons-Harden trade.
FREE FOR ALL: truehoop.com/p/nets-and-76e… – 10:13 PM
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What James Harden brings to the Sixers after blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets inquirer.com/sixers/james-h… via @phillyinquirer – 10:12 PM
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Harden trade makes Sixers favorites in the East inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 10:12 PM
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An interesting day in Nets history:
They trade James Harden, acquire Ben Simmons and drop their 10th straight game — to Raul Neto and the Washington Wizards. – 10:10 PM
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Nets today be like:
Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons 10 Game Losing Streak Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben – 10:09 PM
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It just struck me that Houston chose Brooklyn’s draft picks over Ben Simmons, and now, the value of Brooklyn’s draft picks depend on Ben Simmons. That’s a pretty unique situation. – 10:03 PM
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In September, @David Thorpe wrote something special, about how he’d get Ben Simmons back on track. truehoop.com/p/healing-ben-… – 10:01 PM
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If there’s anything we’ve learned over the past few years it’s that anyone who thinks the KD-Westbrook-Harden trio team ever had a chance is gravely mistaken – 9:52 PM
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James Harden & Ben Simmons are going to test the limits of tribute videos – 9:51 PM
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76ers Managing Partner Josh Harris on the addition of 10-time All-Star James Harden to the @Philadelphia 76ers today:
“James Harden is one of the truly elite players in the league… We’re thrilled to pair him with Joel Embiid and this dynamic roster in our pursuit of an NBA title.” – 9:40 PM
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Updated #NBA story (trade official): James Harden and Joel Embiid give the #Sixers the No. 2 scoring duo in the league, behind the #Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine. Can Harden help the #76ers contend for a title? https://t.co/3f1U33V19i pic.twitter.com/SYo8Tc4cxF – 9:40 PM
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#Sixers officially announce the James Harden trade. pic.twitter.com/PgQje1Hco8 – 9:36 PM
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Nets just officially announced Harden-Simmons trade. Stay tuned for postgame comments from Nash, Kyrie, etc. – 9:32 PM
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The #Sixers trade for James Harden is official. Here’s managing partner Josh Harris’ statement: pic.twitter.com/c4Fwm2R5DM – 9:32 PM
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The James Harden-Simmons trade just became official, as did the #Nets requesting waivers on DeAndre’ Bembry. #NBA – 9:31 PM
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Breaking down the Wolves standing pat at the deadline w/ @Britt Robson
On today’s show:
– Standing pat vs. tweaks to the bench
– The discourse surrounding Ant’s knee
– Fatigue + the drop off on defense
– The battle for the 6 seed
– The Harden-Simmons swap
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bri… – 9:31 PM
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James Harden will wear No. 1 in Philly #Sixers – 9:30 PM
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Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks released a statement on the James Harden and Paul Millsap trade for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two future first-round picks. pic.twitter.com/PXp6YksRND – 9:29 PM
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The Nets have made it official, announcing that they “have acquired Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two future first-round draft picks from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for James Harden and Paul Millsap. “
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 9:29 PM
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The James Harden trade is now official.
“James Harden is one of the truly elite players in the league. His career has been defined by incredible personal achievement, including honors as NBA MVP and three-time NBA scoring champion,” -managing partner Josh Harris #Sixers – 9:29 PM
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Fun Fact: Luka Doncic has made more 3s in one quarter (7) than James Harden did in his last 4 games (6). pic.twitter.com/FPHRwyIm5m – 9:27 PM
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Nets GM Sean Marks in a statement: “The decision to trade James (Harden) was a difficult one, however after recent discussions with him and his representatives we felt that this move would be best for all involved…”
The Harden/Simmons trade is now official. – 9:27 PM
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The Nets have officially traded James Harden and Paul Millsap to the Sixers in exchange for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two future first-round picks. Statement from GM Sean Marks: pic.twitter.com/TkOh8OoED8 – 9:27 PM
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Nets make the James Harden for Ben Simmons trade official. – 9:26 PM
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The @Philadelphia 76ers make IT official:
The team has acquired 10-time All-Star James Harden. – 9:26 PM
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The James Harden-Ben Simmons trade is official. – 9:26 PM
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Joel Embiid is the vocal leader and the centerpiece of the Sixers. How will James Harden fit in?
@Rob Mahoney and @Logan Murdock break it down on #RealOnes: https://t.co/vhLqim1kwC pic.twitter.com/Tf822zfJGT – 9:21 PM
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One move, two stories for the Sixers: The end of the Ben Simmons era, the beginning of the James Harden era. Took a long road to get here, but what only matters is the result.
On how the Sixers ended up here and where they might be headed: theathletic.com/3123952 – 9:17 PM
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James Harden plans to wear the No. 1 jersey for the Philadelphia 76ers, league sources tell @YahooSports. No. 13 is Wilt Chamberlain’s retired number. – 9:12 PM
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A post trade deadline edition of Posted Up with C. Haynes Podcast featuring @vgoodwill. We break down the James Harden-Ben Simmons blockbuster, the direction of Kings, what Portland is trying to do with Damian Lillard and where Lakers go from here.
🎧: https://t.co/c3qMSbOtXE pic.twitter.com/PbriCZIykn – 9:02 PM
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The take on the Harden-Simmons deal from myself and @Chris Haynes: best believe, KD was sick of Harden, too pic.twitter.com/dfdufmy8px – 8:59 PM
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Editing @David Thorpe trade reactions, coming soon on TrueHoop.com: “Harden and Embiid should mesh together on the court perfectly, and quickly.” – 8:58 PM
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What Ben Simmons will bring to the #Nets: The pros and cons nypost.com/2022/02/10/wha… via @nypostsports – 8:56 PM
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My Mom on James Harden: “What did he leave for? What did he do with Brooklyn? He should’ve just stayed here. Houston fans would have always supported him.” – 8:40 PM
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New ESPN story: Kevin Durant said he was, “happy we got guys who want to be part of this” after Brooklyn traded James Harden for a package led by Ben Simmons. He then made sure he wouldn’t have Harden on his team’s roster for next weekend’s All-Star Game.
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:13 PM
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Lowe Post podcast: Annual trade deadline mega wrap-up with @Bobby Marks: everything on Harden-Simmons, plus breakdowns of almost every move of the week and some non-moves (hi, Lakers):
Apple: apple.co/3HLqEGx
Spotify: spoti.fi/34OkEOA – 8:10 PM
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TRADE DEADLINE MEGAPOD with @RohanNadkarni, @Howard Beck, and @Chris Mannix.
Here’s Part 1, where we discussed the biggest deadline winners: Ben Simmons, everyone who got to leave Washington, the Celtics, and more! link.chtbl.com/open-floor?sid… – 8:04 PM
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Who won the James Harden-Ben Simmons trade?
@Termineradio tells @Eddie Johnson why he likes the Nets more and reveals the player that gives Brooklyn the edge. 👀 pic.twitter.com/e8ar3aLAta – 8:00 PM
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LeBron ribs Durant on Harden trade, says he needs Darius Garland for ‘muscle’ after leaving cleveland twice. What an NBA All-Star Draft, @The Athletic theathletic.com/news/2022-nba-… – 7:53 PM
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#NBA story: #Sixers, Daryl Morey are pushing their chips into middle by trading for James Harden while holding onto young players Tyrese Maxey and Matisse Thybulle: https://t.co/3f1U33V19i #76ers pic.twitter.com/0mU1K3YUUv – 7:51 PM
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Show James Harden’s efficiency numbers @NBCSPhilly pic.twitter.com/Ck3RZEH0fG – 7:44 PM
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Harden picked last as captains LeBron, Durant select All-Star Teams nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/10/har… – 7:38 PM
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James Harden has 0 margin for error in Philadelphia. He has not been able to make it work with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony & Dwight Howard.
The 76ers are Joel Embiid’s team. – 7:37 PM
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As a Rockets fan, do you want to see James Harden and Daryl Morey win an NBA Championship this season? – 7:37 PM
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I’m just here for James Harden demanding a trade from Team LeBron. – 7:37 PM
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New on BSJ: Trade deadline James Harden, Ben Simmons trade re-shapes the top of the East, and makes things a lot tougher for the rest
bostonsportsjournal.com/2022/02/10/tra… – 7:24 PM
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#ICYMI The #Sixers acquire James Harden from #Nets in a deadline-day trade and end the Ben Simmons Saga inquirer.com/sixers/simmons… via @phillyinquirer – 7:23 PM
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2022 NBA All-Star Game Draft results: LeBron James takes Giannis Antetokounmpo first, James Harden picked last
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Full draft results for #NBAAllStar Game. As he ended up with James Harden, LeBron asked about Harden being injured pic.twitter.com/vWK5EQPqb7 – 7:14 PM
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I was convinced that LeBron was selecting Darius Garland first among reserves and that Kevin Durant was never, never, ever taking James Harden. Got one out of two right. – 7:12 PM
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If LeBron had offered Durant a Harden trade that would’ve counted as his fifth ring would honestly be more impressive. – 7:08 PM
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Kevin Durant wanted NO PARTS of James Harden on his #NBAAllStar squad 😭 pic.twitter.com/ozhl3Ecmm7 – 7:06 PM
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lebron isn’t hurt?
chuck: he’s going to play the next game
lebron: pic.twitter.com/MhOApCFbjb – 7:05 PM
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LeBron offer KD a Harden trade challenge. – 7:05 PM
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LeBron unable to keep from laughing at Durant’s refusal to pick Harden is the best draft moment in the history of drafts. – 7:04 PM
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Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert are on opposite All-Star teams again. And after they were the penultimate and final picks last year, Don goes a bit earlier this time, and Rudy proves at least more likable for KD than a certain James Harden. – 7:02 PM
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LeBron: “James (Harden), he hasn’t played. Is he healthy?”
Barkley: “He got traded. He’s healthy now!”
Durant finally broke his stone-faced expression and laughed. – 7:02 PM
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LeBron: “Is James healthy? Is he playing?
Barkley: “He got traded, he’s healthy now! Trust me, LeBron, he’s playing the next game!”
LeBron: *cracking up* – 7:01 PM
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Lebron to KD as he is left with Harden as the last pick, “KD, he hasn’t played. Is he healthy?” – 7:01 PM
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#NBAAllStar draft just concluded. Last two reserves available: James Harden & Rudy Gobert. Durant has to pick one of them. Durant picks Gobert, while Lebron hides his face behind a clipboard while he’s laughing his behind off. Barkley, Kenny & Shaq were egging them on throughout. – 7:01 PM
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Chuck on James Harden: “He got traded he’s healthy now.” – 7:01 PM
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lebron listening to kd talk himself explain gobert over harden pic.twitter.com/ZbTVCaJqEF – 7:00 PM
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LeBron James is a troll for not taking James Harden sooner. He is loving this. 😂 – 7:00 PM
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James Harden is the very last pick of the All-Star Draft. Kevin Durant passed on him for Devin Booker, Karl-Anthony Towns, Zach LaVine, Dejounte Murray, Khris Middleton, LaMelo Ball and Rudy Gobert.
LeBron and Barkley laughed knowing what was happening 😂 – 7:00 PM
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And Rudy Gobert is picked second to last by Kevin Durant. KD wasn’t touching Harden 😂 – 7:00 PM
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The Sixers finally got James Harden. Now what?
A look at how Philly’s new co-stars might co-exist, lineup possibilities, the staggering question, and more: phillyvoice.com/sixers-james-h… – 7:00 PM
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James Harden taken last in the All-Star draft is something.
Says all you need to know about how Kevin Durant and the Nets feel about it… – 7:00 PM
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Harden looking at KD right now pic.twitter.com/gQ2g6302go – 7:00 PM
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“Imma need some size for sure” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 KD picking Rudy Gobert over James Harden got me crying right now – 7:00 PM
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That boy KD do not mess with Harden no more 😂😂 – 7:00 PM
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Bruh, LeBron trolling KD and trying to force him into drafting Harden is PHENOMENAL television – 7:00 PM
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Lmao! Kevin Durant picked Rudy Gobert over James Harden. That makes Harden the last pick of the All-Star draft and he will be selected by Team LeBron. #Sixers – 6:59 PM
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KD and LeBron trying to see who is going to take James Harden pic.twitter.com/wd5cdVWlsX – 6:59 PM
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OK, the Harden All-Star draft wrinkle is deeply funny – 6:59 PM
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Nets’ Kevin Durant passed on 76ers’ James Harden in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game draft seven times, selecting (in order) Devin Booker, Karl-Anthony Towns, Zach LaVine, Dejounte Murray, Khris Middleton, LaMelo Ball and Rudy Gobert. Harden was left as the last pick. – 6:59 PM
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Harden is still available, KD. – 6:58 PM
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KD picking Dejounte Murray over James Harden got me weak right now – 6:57 PM
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Will KD draft Harden? – 6:56 PM
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kyrie seeing both harden and kd choose joel embiid on the same day pic.twitter.com/i4AJoFOD1U – 6:51 PM
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Kevin Durant on the fit with Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and Andre Drummond going forward: “That’s a good question. I feel like we got versatile players so we have to figure it out and figure out what works for us, but I’m just happy that we got guys who want to be part of this.” – 6:44 PM
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Nets’ Kevin Durant on integrating Ben Simmons, Seth Curry & new pieces after James Harden trade on TNT: “I feel like we’ve got versatile players. We’ll have to figure it out and figure out what works for us. I’m just happy we’ve got guys who want to be a part of this.” – 6:41 PM
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Harden, according to sources, clashed with Durant and Nash about what type of offense the team should run and during games even criticized teammates and coaches to NBA insiders sitting courtside.
foxsports.com/stories/nba/ja… – 6:37 PM
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Nets’ Kevin Durant on James Harden trade on TNT: “I’m excited for our team & looking forward to finishing the season out with this new group… The playoffs are right around the corner & we’ve got to fast track and get used to each other. I think everybody got what they wanted.” – 6:36 PM
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There are currently three NBA franchises on the hook for first-round picks in 2026 or later because of James Harden. – 6:10 PM
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So far no questions to Steve Nash directly about James Harden. – 6:08 PM
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Steve Nash can’t talk about the Harden/Simmons trade because it’s not official yet. – 6:05 PM
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Most amazing part of the Nets and Sixers deal is the miraculous recoveries you can expect from Simmons and Harden. – 6:04 PM
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Greetings from DC! Harden, Durant and the Nets vs. Beal, Dinwiddie, Harrell and the Wizards! Crackling with excitement! pic.twitter.com/KuxAh43frj – 6:00 PM
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Here’s a column on the James Harden trade.
Touches on the scene in Camden soon before it broke, Doc Rivers on heartbreak in coaching, some of the deal’s potential regrets, and a massive move that should help the Sixers now:
nbcsports.com/philadelphia/s… – 5:58 PM
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Nets head coach Steve Nash is set to talk to reporters in DC in 12 minutes. Nash recently told reporters the Nets had no intention of trading James Harden and doubled-down on that sentiment this morning at shootaround. – 5:48 PM
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Seen so much Harden-Simmons today that I’m thinking about the little college in Abilene. – 5:47 PM
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Biggest trade deadline winners:
1. Brian Windhorst
2. Ben Simmons/Klutch
3. #NBATwitter
4. Nets
5. Sixers (until they give Harden a max extension) – 5:18 PM
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Can James Harden pull a Jimmy Butler in Philadelphia? #miamiheat si.com/nba/heat/miami… – 5:14 PM
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The max extension James Harden can sign in six months:
22-23: $47,366,760 (player option)
23-24: $49,735,098
24-25: $53,713,905
25-26: $57,692,712
26-27: $61,671,519
Total: $270,179,994
Harden would earn more on this deal than he has in his entire career thus far, per Spotrac. – 5:13 PM
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The Sixers without James Harden vs. the Sixers with James Harden pic.twitter.com/NSCNsJwjKB – 5:10 PM
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When the Nets were last in Cleveland, Kyrie Irving lit some sage. James Harden looked at him like he had three heads. Why did Harden want out of Brooklyn? Kyrie had something to with it. First thoughts, @The Athletic theathletic.com/3123409/2022/0… – 4:49 PM
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Patty Mills on Ben Simmons eight months ago (while readying to play for Team Australia at the Olympics): pic.twitter.com/1TTieAYA4i – 4:22 PM
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1995: Rockets give center Hakeem Olajuwon 32-year-old guard Clyde Drexler, win title as #6 seed
2022: 76ers give center Joel Embiid 32-year-old guard James Harden, ???? – 4:18 PM
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New #Rockets at #TXSN – James Harden headed to Sixers and reunion with Daryl Morey ift.tt/wgmIVsz – 4:18 PM
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I was skeptical, but Daryl Morey was absolutely right to put everyone through this six-month odyssey with Simmons, keeping him on the roster until a superstar got unhappy.
His plan worked about as well as it could have. Sixers weathered storm as top-5 team. Now have Harden. – 4:01 PM
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James Harden out. Ben Simmons and co. in. Ask me anything twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 3:53 PM
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Whether Daryl Morey is right about Harden remains to be seen, but he deserves a ton of credit. Didn’t cave to any pressure in taking cents on the dollar for Simmons and gets his guy in time to make a playoff run this year. And Michael Rubin gets a big assist!!! – 3:49 PM
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Grading the Harden-Simmons trade: es.pn/3gztxym (ESPN+) – 3:46 PM
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New for @YahooSports: Scary hours? The Brooklyn experiment was soulless, empty and left no lasting impact. No big moments, just complaints and questions. Now James Harden moves to a nightmare on Broad Street sports.yahoo.com/as-james-harde… – 3:42 PM
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Games played together:
19 — Tom Brady and Antonio Brown
16 — Durant, Kyrie and Harden
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Greatest NBA Bromances of All Time
Lowry and DeMar
Bobi and Tobi
Harden and Morey pic.twitter.com/JW3DOB4sLQ – 3:37 PM
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“Daryl Morey absolutely won today.”
@Howard Beck reacts to James Harden going to the @Philadelphia 76ers
#HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/9g0u89GgP8 – 3:35 PM
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Cam Thomas and Ben Simmons, two LSU Tigers who are now the future of the Nets. Can’t imagine a bigger day for @TyBatiste. – 3:32 PM
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#Sixers story: James Harden and Joel Embiid give the #76ers the No. 2 scoring duo in the #NBA, behind the #Bulls’ DeRozan and LaVine. Can Harden help Philly contend for a title? https://t.co/yYcPEC3lQC pic.twitter.com/ZCQVh69f5n – 3:30 PM
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A lot depends on what Ben Simmons will look like when he returns, but the best part of this deal for the Nets is they now have two people who can guard Giannis if they meet MIL in a playoff series. For all that firepower, you need stops to win. BKN had no one who could get those. – 3:27 PM
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Nets roster as it stands:
– Kevin Durant*
– Kyrie Irving
– Ben Simmons*
– Joe Harris*
– Patty Mills
– Seth Curry
– Andre Drummond
– LaMarcus Aldridge*
– Nic Claxton*
– Blake Griffin
– James Johnson
– DeAndre Bembry
– Bruce Brown
– C. Thomas
– K. Edwards
– D. Duke Jr
– D. Sharpe – 3:27 PM
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Russ/KD/Harden: 24 playoff wins in 3 seasons
Kyrie/KD/Harden: 16 games played together in 2 seasons – 3:19 PM
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Ben Simmons has already talked to Kevin Durant and Sean Marks, @Klutch Sports‘ Rich Paul tells ESPN. Simmons is eager to join Nets and ramp up for a return to play this season, Paul says. “We’ve got to work to do to get him back to play, but it’s a great step in right direction.” – 3:18 PM
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First time I noticed something was off — when Kyrie Irving was set to return. This was back on Dec. 30.
James Harden did not look happy talking about it. pic.twitter.com/Ws774dPeOi – 3:18 PM
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The NBA trade deadline has passed and @Ramona Shelburne @Kendrick Perkins and @Rjeff24 break down the massive Nets-76ers trade more, including when we might see Ben Simmons play for the Nets. pic.twitter.com/9xZzFA9ybK – 3:11 PM
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Sounds like #Sixers aren’t making any other moves after blockbuster James Harden trade. – 3:06 PM
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@EvCoRadio and @Howard Beck break down all these deals in the final hour of NBA Radio’s Trade Deadline Show!
Listen now: https://t.co/AYipQpeyBw pic.twitter.com/uyH5seAEPv – 2:58 PM
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There was real pressure on the Sixers to get this done today.
Harden comes with his risks but if Simmons was on this team for the rest of the year, the Sixers’ title odds were zero. We can argue what type of chance they have now, but the fact of the matter is they now have one. – 2:53 PM
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So is it a Brooklyn Big Three anymore? I think no … #Nets more like 1 1/2 when Durant comes back. BUT I’m liking Harden for Simmons (Seth Curry & Andre Drummond) trade. Ben brings youth, hops, pace …& fresh legs! (Kinda sarcastic but true!). What do you think? #NBATradeDeadline – 2:49 PM
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What an insane NBA trade deadline! We’ve now seen trades involving James Harden, Ben Simmons, Domantas Sabonis, CJ McCollum, Tyrese Haliburton, Caris LeVert, Kristaps Porzingis, etc. 😱
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 2:44 PM
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You can on a dozen riffs about how the James Harden-Ben Simmons situation is bad for the NBA but too many examples, for too many years, have shown that disgruntled players should raise whatever hell they can – quit, be a jerk, leak like a faucet – to make sure they get traded. – 2:43 PM
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Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving were born in the same city in Australia (Melbourne).
Just a random fact for you. – 2:38 PM
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You months ago: trade Ben Simmons for anything!
Daryl Morey today: pic.twitter.com/hct6iThbpk – 2:36 PM
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RJ making a lot of excellent points. Ben Simmons will play at 100MPH while James Harden has played at 33 MPH. Adding to the pace will open the Nets offense up as well, but that will fall on Steve Nash to create a system that best suits their newest talents. – 2:36 PM
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Here it is. My story on the Nets’ decision to trade James Harden for Ben Simmons, giving Brooklyn a new look big three and a whole new set of questions: theathletic.com/3123086/2022/0… – 2:35 PM
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It’s really wild that John Wall got to Houston and watched the Rockets trade Victor Oladipo, Washington trade Russell Westbrook and Brooklyn trade James Harden – 2:27 PM
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“Who knows what Ben Simmons is? He hasn’t played since June?!” I’m pretty sure Ben can still handle the basketball, push the ball, play defense, and he’s still definitely the same size. – 2:26 PM
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Richard Jefferson, as ESPN shows a highlight reel of James Harden giving 0 effort on defense: “Can you believe that the Brooklyn Nets were willing to trade him? I can’t!” – 2:26 PM
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Here’s one thing that will help Ben Simmons acclimate in Brooklyn: His long-time relationship with fellow Aussie Patty Mills.
Mills has been a mentor of sorts to Simmons over the years. – 2:25 PM
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Damn. Ben Simmons must be broken-hearted not to end up with the Trail Blazers – 2:23 PM
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Better phrase to emerge from James Harden’s Brooklyn era? “Scary hours” or “Deal Zone.” I kind of like “scary hours.” “Deal zone” sounds like a car commercial that comes on too often during local broadcasts of games. – 2:23 PM
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People in touch with BKN on Thursday morning said club was comfortable with keeping James Harden on roster post-trade deadline if PHI didn’t meet its asking price. BKN wanted Matisse Thybulle, didn’t get him but found deal they liked to send Harden to PHI: pic.twitter.com/n2JjRVAHGl – 2:20 PM
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How will James Harden and Joel Embiid fit together in Philadelphia?
We’re discussing that now: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 2:20 PM
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Since his first NBA game, Ben Simmons has assisted more 3-pointers per 100 possessions than everyone in the league except for Chris Paul.
He now joins a team with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Joe Harris, and Seth Curry.
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“This is one of those trades where I can say both teams won.”
@adaniels33 & @Rick Kamla react to the trade that sends James Harden to Philadelphia on Give & Go.
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Found this from @Derek Bodner‘s excellent Daily Six newsletter helpful re: James Harden’s financial future.
Picking up player option, per @Shams Charania, and then signing an offseason extension, makes him eligible for five-year, $274.6 million extension (Scenario 2). pic.twitter.com/KkETCnC8vv – 2:18 PM
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James Harden is one of 26 players in NBA history to score at least 3,000 career points in the postseason.
Only three of those players have not won an NBA title: Harden, Elgin Baylor, and Karl Malone. pic.twitter.com/N5UNcNYz2Q – 2:16 PM
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When #Cavs center Jarrett Allen, a former Net, was asked about the deal, he said, “We all saw it coming.” James Harden to #76ers , Ben Simmons to #Nets in blockbuster trade deadline deal usatoday.com/story/sports/n… via @USATODAY – 2:15 PM
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James Harden traded for Ben Simmons in #Nets–#76ers blockbuster nypost.com/2022/02/10/jam… via @nypostsports – 2:14 PM
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This summer, I talked about liking the idea of Ben Simmons as sort of an insurance policy for the Wolves if KAT decided to move on in the next year or two — immediately being able to pivot into Simmons + Ant.
It’s funny to see Brooklyn do the steroids version of that all at once – 2:13 PM
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The big fireworks are over, but immediate next step is Sixers looking at the market for a backup big with Drummond outgoing in the Harden deal. Chance for a small pre-deadline deal or a potential buyout opportunity later. About 45 mins left before the deadline! – 2:13 PM
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Wonder how @Wendys feels about Sixers trade? #FrostyFreezeOut #BenSimmons – 2:10 PM
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Seems like once Harden said “I’ll inject (Kyrie) myself” and Kyrie took the “I’m good” approach, everything went downhill from there – 2:10 PM
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Nets trading James Harden to 76ers for Ben Simmons nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/10/net… – 2:10 PM
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Updated #NBA story: #Sixers are going all-in to win a championship by trading for James Harden while holding onto youngsters Tyrese Maxey and Matisse Thybulle: https://t.co/yYcPEC3lQC #76ers pic.twitter.com/g197lS14HF – 2:10 PM
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The last decade of NBA history has generated some doozies, but the more I think about it, the more I feel like what just happened with James Harden is the single most unbelievable series of transactions of the player empowerment era. Holy shit imagine hearing this 13 months ago. – 2:07 PM
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Second cap sheet update of the day is live for subscribers with Derrick White in Boston and the Harden-Simmons deal: duncdon.supportingcast.fm/posts/2022-tra… – 2:07 PM
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The James Harden trade (Versions 1 + 2) ends up like this for Nets:
Jarrett Allen, Caris LeVert, Taurean Prince, Rodions Kurucs, 2022+2024+2026 1sts, & four 1st rd swaps
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Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, 76ers 2022 + 2027 1sts, 2024 Cavs 2nd, 89 games from Harden – 2:07 PM
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A couple of deadline thoughts — I actually like the fit of Ben Simmons in Brooklyn, they don’t need him to be anything more than Ben – Harden was not bought in, so this works for both… I love PJ Dozier in Orlando. – 2:06 PM
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it should be noted that James Harden reunited with both Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant after that infamous 2012 trade, and both stints were short lived and ended badly. – 2:06 PM
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Most career triple-doubles by a player with fewer than 82 games played for a franchise:
38 – Russell Westbrook (WAS)
21 – James Harden (BKN)
8 – Westbrook (HOU)
6 – Elfrid Payton (NOP)
6 – Rajon Rondo (SAC)
* Westbrook (LAL) not included, but may be before the end of the day 😅 – 2:06 PM
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Greater Nets Big 3 legacy: Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Deron Williams . . . or Durant, Harden, Irving? (Yes, that first Nets team also had Joe Johnson.) For my part, I’ll take Julius Erving, John Williamson and Larry Kenon. – 2:04 PM
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With news that James Harden is opting in for 2022-23, here’s what his max extension could look like courtesy of the article I wrote for @spotrac last week:
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Biggest winner of the Nets trade might be Kevin Boyle and @MVABasketball. He’s now got three former players in Brooklyn with Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving and Day’Ron Sharpe. Nets are just a commercial for him now. – 2:02 PM
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Breaking down the blockbuster James Harden for Ben Simmons trade live on @Stadium NBA Trade Deadline show: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 2:02 PM
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The latest from my and @Anthony Chiang ‘s continuously updated NBA trade deadline blog: Josh Richardson traded again; the Harden/Simmons blockbuster and everything that has happened today: miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 2:00 PM
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The work Harden did to make it clear it was time to move him, after Nets had so clearly on and off the record said they wouldn’t, is as good as it gets. But, certainly understand his side as well. – 1:59 PM
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March 10th when Ben Simmons and his Nets visit Philadelphia to play the Sixers will be must see TV – 1:58 PM
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As part of deal, new 76ers star James Harden is opting into his $47.3 million player option on contract for next season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 1:57 PM
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thoughts on the Ben Simmons x James Harden trade? 👀 – 1:55 PM
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It’s also a great day for @Daryl Morey, who can now tweet about James Harden again without getting fined. pic.twitter.com/YEiVvPMfYq – 1:53 PM
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Curious to hear what new Nets forward Ben Simmons has to say when he finally does talk. – 1:52 PM
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Harden has to wear #25, right? – 1:51 PM
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At guard: Chris Paul and Kyrie Irving. At forward: Kevin Durant and let’s say Serge Ibaka. At center: Joel Embiid. Sixth man: Russell Westbrook.
You could make a pretty good team out of James Harden teammates. – 1:51 PM
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Per reports, Ben Simmons is heading to the Nets.
“I like it for Brooklyn.” @adaniels33 reacts to the blockbuster trade. pic.twitter.com/FxjSLSaQ1H – 1:51 PM
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The #Sixers acquire James Harden in a deadline-day trade and end the Ben Simmons saga inquirer.com/sixers/simmons… via @phillyinquirer – 1:50 PM
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I like the idea of Simmons and Curry with KD and Kyrie…
I liked the idea of Harden with KD and Kyrie…
I liked the idea of Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert with KD and Kyrie… – 1:49 PM
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James Harden has played with Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul and Kevin Durant. Now Joel Embiid. No one has ever had this many great teammates. – 1:48 PM
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I think we all need to spend today bothering @mutsack and @mutsackcraig for a Game of Zones special on the Harden-Simmons drama. Come on guys, you know you want to. – 1:48 PM
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NBA trade deadline updates: Blockbuster Harden-Simmons deals changes face of East for conference-leading Heat; Josh Richardson to Spurs. Plus: Dragic, Okpala, much more. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 1:48 PM
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Trade grades for the Harden-Simmons swap. Daryl Morey just played the greatest hand of poker I’ve ever seen.
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I can promise you it’s not going to sit quite right at Toyota Center that James Harden wanting out prompted Daryl Morey and Tad Brown to leave to Philly only to get Harden there a year later. It’s going to be really wild if Eric Gordon and Mike D’Antoni are next. – 1:46 PM
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James Harden gets himself traded again, heading out of Brooklyn to join the 76ers in latest blockbuster trade houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 1:46 PM
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Joel Embiid as soon as Ben Simmons got traded pic.twitter.com/zORW2k8Rna – 1:46 PM
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Assuming Ben Simmons plays reasonably soon and well for Brooklyn, he’s going to be very warmly embraced by fans in part for just being engaged and present, given all the drama surrounding Harden and Kyrie. It’s a potentially great setup for his circumstances. AK – 1:45 PM
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Full details of trade, per source:
Sixers get: Harden, Millsap
Nets get: Simmons; Curry; Drummond, 2022 1st w/right to defer a year; 2027 1st that’s 1-8 protected. If that doesn’t convey, becomes 2028 1st that’s 1-8 protected. And if that doesn’t convey, 2028 2nd and $2 million – 1:45 PM
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If Ben Simmons is half the player he was before all this mess started the @Brooklyn Nets really got a steal in this trade…. – 1:44 PM
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Players with 2,000 rebounds and 2,000 assists in their first four seasons, NBA history:
Oscar Robertson
Magic Johnson
Grant Hill
LeBron James
Ben Simmons
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Heard last night that five or six teams needed to wait for the Simmons-Harden deal to make their own deals. Could be many coming in now, (Don’t think Boston-San Antonio was dependent on Brooklyn-Philly.) – 1:43 PM
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So many takes to get off, but a quick one: Seth Curry has been a little rough lately but he was essential to the Sixers offense this year. Excellent chemistry with Embiid.
This is the type of deal you can move him in. With James Harden, he would’ve become much less important. – 1:42 PM
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Talking Harden-Simmons 76ers-Nets trade right now: youtu.be/aBqFhJFipWM – 1:41 PM
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Daryl Morey got played.
Harden is clearly a great addition.
But the Nets needed defense and got an amazing defender and passer in Ben, and then Phil also tossed in a great shooter in Curry. Plus picks.
Nets are about to roll (if they remain healthy). – 1:41 PM
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Curious what #Rockets fans think.
With James Harden now in Philadelphia, and no active connection to the Brooklyn first rounders that will convey to Houston, will you be rooting for Harden to win a title? – 1:41 PM
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As long as Harden stays healthy, gets fit, meshes well with his MVP-caliber, ball-dominant teammate, tries a little bit on D, commits to that over next 5yr/ $275m and doesn’t freeze up at critical moment in the playoffs, Sixers will come out fine on this trade. – 1:41 PM
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So, safe to say Durant is not drafting Harden for the All-Star Game tonight? – 1:40 PM
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I’m all for player empowerment, but seeing James Harden force his way to the team of his choice *twice* in one season doesn’t feel like a positive development for the NBA overall. – 1:40 PM
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So in the 76ers-Nets playoff series, Kyrie Irving is only going to play on the road and Ben Simmons is only going to play at home? – 1:38 PM
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Sixers new starting five:
Tyrese Maxey
James Harden
Matisse Thybulle
Tobias Harris
Joel Embiid pic.twitter.com/NTVxfSQUBA – 1:36 PM
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Why are some acting like it’s the first time they learned of this Harden-Simmons deal? lol
Haven’t we discussed it all day 😂 – 1:36 PM
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James Harden probably won’t be at 100% capacity until next season. That hamstring is legitimately bothering him, as much as some tried to make it an effort/decline thing for him. – 1:36 PM
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Ben Simmons is still in the Association? Huh. – 1:35 PM
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Going on @NBATV to discuss the Harden/Simmons deal with my guys @chrismilestv @Steve Smith and @Ryan McDonough at 1:40 PM ET – 1:34 PM
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Brooklyn is perfect for Ben Simmons. He plays center. They switch everything 1 thru 5. They can run every pick and roll imaginable and they will be insane in transition. Perfect fit. Favorites in East – 1:34 PM
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Embiid and Seth Curry had great chemistry. Can Harden and Embiid recreate some of that? – 1:34 PM
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With Heat leading East, Nets and 76ers agree to blockbuster trade involving James Harden and Ben Simmons. What it means for the East and more in our Heat trade deadline tracker miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 1:34 PM
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Superstars James Harden said goodbye to in the last 4 seasons:
Chris Paul
Russell Westbrook
Kevin Durant
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Apparently you don’t need an agent to force your way to a new team in a year. Harden’s probably got a lot of player reps squirming uncomfortably now. – 1:33 PM
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Nobody has pulled off “Operation Shutdown” with better results than James Harden … ever! pic.twitter.com/Rkkl5X252H – 1:33 PM
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Nets trade James Harden to 76ers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, 2 first round picks sportando.basketball/en/nets-trade-… – 1:33 PM
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Harden for Simmons
Domas for Haliburton
CJ to New Orleans
LeVert to Cleveland
We’re on our way to one of the most eventful deadlines in NBA history. – 1:32 PM
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Gonna be fascinating to watch this KD, Kyrie and Ben Simmons experiment.
Simmons should fit with those guys on the court in a lot of ways.
Worth a shot for Sean Marks and the Nets. – 1:32 PM
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National media – Wow!! Harden/Simmons trade !!…now back to the Lakers – Will they move Westbrook for an all-star? Which teams have pieces that can help Lebron, but want nothing useful in return? – 1:31 PM
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With the James Harden-Ben Simmons deal, interesting how both the Nets and Sixers might benefit both from addition-by subtraction & addition-by-addition. – 1:31 PM
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Now on @ForbesSports
Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers Make Blockbuster Trade Centered On James Harden For Ben Simmons via @forbes forbes.com/sites/adamzago… – 1:31 PM
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The path through the East just got a lot tougher for the Bulls after today’s James Harden-Ben Simmons trade…
via @TheAthletic theathletic.com/realtime/5kf3i… – 1:31 PM
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Correct me if I’m wrong here but I thought Ben Simmons was still not vaccinated, so… – 1:31 PM
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The Philadelphia 76ers will only see their luxury tax bill rise by $5.4M by acquiring James Harden for Ben Simmons and Seth Curry.
Harden is eligible to opt in to his $47.36M player option and extend in six months for up to four years, $222.8M.
$270M over the next 5 years. – 1:31 PM
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Trade completely depends on what you think of Harden.
Was he just lollygagging this year to bad efficiency numbers cause he disliked BKN?
Or is did he decline because he’s a 32-y.o. guard who has, uh, very famously not the league’s best off-court conditioning habits? – 1:30 PM
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When healthy last season, the Nets big three were so perfect together. But the Kyrie saga happened, Harden got frustrated, Durant got injured and the mix just never hit the same this time around. – 1:30 PM
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Ben Simmons leaving Philly today pic.twitter.com/l6g9eqg20Y – 1:30 PM
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RJ: “At what point in time has James Harden ever looked like he’s going to do everything it took to win?” – 1:30 PM
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On paper, Ben Simmons goes to a team that may be the best fit for his skillset. He can focus on defense, transition, creating. It won’t happen this year, but if Kyrie goes full-time, Brooklyn should be a very good team for a few years, which hurts those picks the Rockets own. – 1:29 PM
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Kendrick Perkins just said on ESPN that James Harden and Kevin Durant didn’t speak “for years” after Durant chose to sign with Golden State. Harden tried to recruit Durant to Houston after the 41-41 2016 season and he didn’t even take a meeting with the Rockets – 1:29 PM
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Give me ALL THE FREE THROWS. Just 48 minutes of Embiid and Harden at the line – 1:29 PM
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The Nets gave up one of the best young centers in the league in Jarrett Allen and pretty much all their draft picks to get Harden. Just…an incredible turn of events. – 1:29 PM
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Your quick newser on James Harden becoming a 76er #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/10/six… via @SixersWire #NBA – 1:28 PM
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The Kevin Durant-James Harden-Kyrie Irving trio ultimately played fewer regular-season games together (16) than the LeBron James-Anthony Davis-Russell Westbrook trio (18 so far). – 1:28 PM
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Psyched to see Ben Simmons play again – 1:28 PM
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Honestly, it felt like a Harden deal was gonna get done. The threat of him leaving for nothing (while a little overblown) was there. And I don’t know if the Nets could have taken that risk – 1:28 PM
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James Harden leads the #NBA in iso scoring while averaging 1.06 points per iso possession. The League average for all half court possessions dipped to 0.96 this season. – 1:28 PM
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Crazy this actually happened, but I like it for both teams. Sixers get the superstar they’ve been holding out for. Nets recoup some cost, get assets Philly would’ve had to spend to sign Harden outright. Embiid/Harden pairing will be nasty. Simmons an interesting fit in Brooklyn. – 1:28 PM
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Whew, JAMES HARDEN/BEN SIMMONS BLOCKBUSTER!
I’m discussing that now with @NekiasNBA, @MSchindlerNBA, @Imman_Adan, @BryanFonsecaNY, @esidery, @ethman43, @SpinDavies and more: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 1:27 PM
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Sixers and Nets were looking at a path of mutual destruction with Harden. Better to solve it now – 1:27 PM
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It was 16 games of a possible 125 games that Durant, Harden & Irving played together.
Really, it was 14 1/2.
1 of the 16 was where Durant was removed early in the 3rd Q for H&S protocols & 1 was where Harden re-injured his hamstring on the first possession. – 1:27 PM
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Brooklyn will take its time getting Ben Simmons acclimated, but the star guard welcomes a change of scenery and has already had conversations with Kevin Durant and they’re all on the same page, league sources tell @YahooSports. – 1:26 PM
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It took 9 months, but the end result is the Sixers got to the trade deadline with a 32-22 record, 2.5 games out of the top seed, and acquired James Harden.
Maxey, Harden, Thybulle, Harris and Embiid, with Milton, Korkmaz, Green, Niang and Millsap off the bench. – 1:26 PM
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Nets new squad:
Kevin Durant
Kyrie Irving
Ben Simmons
Seth Curry
Patty Mills
Joe Harris
Nicolas Claxton
LaMarcus Aldridge
Blake Griffin
Bruce Brown
James Johnson
Cam Thomas
LOADED. pic.twitter.com/fXv2u8H1ax – 1:25 PM
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Ben Simmons is going to be the fourth or fifth option on his new team, too. Enjoy. – 1:25 PM
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That theoretical KD Kyrie Simmons fit is tremendous, not to mention Seth Curry complementing them. Drummond gives them needed size, too. 2022 pick is unprotected, 2027 pick has some protection.
With where Harden was at, Marks got it done in style. – 1:25 PM
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Live look at Daryl Morey after completing the Ben Simmons for James Harden trade: pic.twitter.com/1vDJqH2oN3 – 1:25 PM
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Potential starting 5 for the Nets:
Kyrie Irving
Seth Curry
Kevin Durant
Ben Simmons
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#NBA story: #Sixers agree to blockbuster deal with #Nets, acquiring former MVP James Harden for Ben Simmons and more, according to reports: https://t.co/yYcPEC3lQC #76ers pic.twitter.com/vATBfw6oGZ – 1:24 PM
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It’s really hard to gauge how this trade will impact all the picks owed to the Rockets, but Ben Simmons was the 2nd best player on a team that finished with the best record in the East last season, and that’s with Joel Embiid missing 21 games – 1:24 PM
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Joel Embiid & James Harden = Best chance Sixers have had in a long time. – 1:24 PM
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The Nets traded James Harden and I don’t think they got worse. – 1:24 PM
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BREAKING: James Harden to 76ers, Ben Simmons to Nets, more #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 1:24 PM
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NBA trade deadline updates: Blockbuster Harden-Simmons deals changes face of East for conference-leading Heat. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Plus updates on Okpala, Dragic, more. – 1:24 PM
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I know it’s James Harden, but it feels like the Nets got a LOT out of that deal. – 1:24 PM
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TYRESE MAXEY: “im open!”
JAMES HARDEN: “…and?” – 1:23 PM
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Daryl Morey took so many darts for waiting on trading Ben Simmons and refusing to take 30 cents on the dollar. He got exactly who he wanted all along. As far as asset management goes, I think he’s the best GM in the league. – 1:23 PM
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Sixers lost key shooting in this deal (Curry). Could they (Daryl, Harden) be interested in Eric Gordon? – 1:23 PM
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The James Harden Tribute Video at Barclays is gonna win an Oscar – 1:23 PM
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Harden heads to Philly with his lowest usage rate since his 1st season with #Rockets & the highest turnover percentage of his career. Also lowest eFG % since his rookie season. – 1:22 PM
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As we saw a year ago, Harden gets what Harden wants. Nets going to have difficulty with that tribute video. – 1:22 PM
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The Brooklyn Nets will reduce their luxury tax payment by $15M by trading James Harden for Ben Simmons and Seth Curry. A total of $18M in payroll and luxury tax combination. The savings could encourage them to use their trade exceptions to improve the roster. – 1:22 PM
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The important thing is Harden won’t have to deal with public backlash since he didn’t make a formal trade request. – 1:22 PM
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I still cannot believe that we never got to see what KD, Kyrie and Harden could do together. Blows my mind. – 1:22 PM
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James Harden lasted less than 13 months in Brooklyn – 1:22 PM
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james harden is a lot to give up for andre drummond but at least brooklyn got two firsts – 1:21 PM
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James Harden, Daryl Morey and Tad Brown all ditched Tilman Fertitta and managed to bring Joel Embiid along for the ride. – 1:21 PM
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James Harden will be a Sixer, and Ben Simmons is on his way to Brooklyn along with Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, and first-round picks in 2022 and 2027. Time for the Sixers to go contend phillyvoice.com/sixers-trade-b… – 1:21 PM
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The important question: What neighborhood will Ben Simmons live in – 1:21 PM
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First instinct: The Nets got a lot better with this trade. I actually think Engaged Ben Simmons for Engaged James Harden was a reasonable one-for-one swap, if either even exists anymore. – 1:21 PM
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Chances Ben Simmons is on the floor for the Nets March 10 in Philly? – 1:20 PM
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Here’s what Kevin Durant said about Ben Simmons a few years back. pic.twitter.com/sjX2vjPKqC – 1:20 PM
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I think Ben Simmons is going to do very well in Brooklyn. He couldn’t ask for a better situation. I don’t know if that’s going to materialize this year or next (based on Kyrie and Joe’s health), but I’d be very optimistic for their short-term future. – 1:20 PM
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Already wistfully reminiscing about Twitter’s “Ben Simmons to X” joke era. – 1:20 PM
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I wrote on Monday why the Nets are a dream fit for Ben Simmons. This deal is a massive victory for him and Klutch. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving can unlock new dimensions to his game. theringer.com/nba/2022/2/7/2… – 1:20 PM
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If you could pick any players to surround Ben Simmons with in a five-man lineup, Kevin Durant would probably be your No. 1 or No. 2 pick (with Steph being the other choice), and Kyrie Irving, Seth Curry and Joe Harris would not be far down that list. – 1:19 PM
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Simmons, Curry, two firsts and not having to pay Harden. Great trade Nets. – 1:19 PM
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I’ve got no skin in the game but James Harden mixing with Joel Embiid is something I truly can’t wait to see unfold – 1:19 PM
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Nets get an elite defender in Ben Simmons, spacing with Seth Curry, and a bruiser in Andre Drummond.
AND… they recouped 2 of 4 picks they traded in last year’s Harden trade. – 1:19 PM
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Daryl Morey after finally trading Ben Simmons for James Harden pic.twitter.com/v6p4e6Jicr – 1:19 PM
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If the Nets and Sixers meet in a playoff series it’s going to be wild. Harden as a Sixer, Simmons a Net. – 1:19 PM
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James Harden is now a Philadelphia 76er. – 1:18 PM
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James Harden reunited with Daryl Morey and Tad Brown. – 1:18 PM
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Sources: #Nets are trading James Harden to the #Sixers for Ben Simmons. Seth Curry, I’m told, also in the package. No Thybulle or Maxey. – 1:18 PM
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Actually excited to see Ben Simmons in Brooklyn lol. – 1:18 PM
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Morey kept Thybulle AND got Harden despite Simmons sitting out the entire season. That is masterful. He did not fold and got his guy without gutting the roster. – 1:18 PM
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Philadelphia had offered Nets a package that included Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, a first round pick and second round pick during talks around James Harden, per source. The Athletic reports a deal has been finalized to send Harden to PHI. – 1:17 PM
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Brooklyn Nets are trading James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons and Seth Curry, league sources tell @YahooSports – 1:17 PM
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The Brooklyn Nets are trading James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round picks, sources tell ESPN. – 1:16 PM
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BREAKING: The Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers are finalizing trade sending James Harden for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and draft picks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 1:16 PM
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I can’t imagine Daryl Morey allows Matisse Thybulle to get in the way of him getting James Harden. That deal is getting done. Nets at Sixers on March 10 is really going to be something – 1:15 PM
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If you think you can win a title with James Harden, Matisse Thybulle should not be a sticking point. And if you don’t think you can win a title with James Harden, DON’T TRADE FOR HIM – 1:13 PM
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In addition to the Matisse Thybulle element, source with knowledge of the PHI-BKN dynamic says Sixers have been open to including draft compensation in talks centered around James Harden deal. – 1:13 PM
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Will James Harden get traded? What about Ben Simmons? What do we think of Marvin Bagley III going to Detroit?
@Rick Kamla and @adaniels33 are getting you ready for the trade deadline and breaking down all the news right now!
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According to sources, the #Sixers are refusing to put Matisse Thybulle in the deal with the #BrooklynNets for James Harden. That’s the hold up. All other issue are agreed upon. – 1:11 PM
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Is James Harden going to be a 76er? We’re discussing that now!
Come hang out with me, @NekiasNBA, @MSchindlerNBA, @Imman_Adan, @BryanFonsecaNY, @esidery, @ethman43, @SpinDavies and more: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 1:09 PM
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Ben Simmons, Seth Curry a first and a second round pick is the Sixers offer, according to a source. The addition of Matisse Thybulle could get it done. – 1:09 PM
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Source with knowledge of PHI-BKN dynamic says Nets have been seeking Matisse Thybulle in a James Harden package. – 1:09 PM
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Kendrick Perkins has sided with James Harden’s desire to leave Brooklyn for Philadelphia: “Harden gave up so much that he built in Houston to come to Brooklyn.” – 1:07 PM
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Things that make you go hmmm…
Per source, there’s a whole lot of optimism coming from the Ben Simmons camp that a deal with Brooklyn gets done. More here, at @TheAthletic, in our NBA Trade Deadline live blog
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My uninformed prediction on Harden-Simmons: it’s gonna happen, but not until the metaphorical stroke of midnight.
At like 2:53, one of the GMs is going to call the other and say “fine, you win, we’ll do your construction.” This feels like a game of chicken. – 12:54 PM
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The Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers were engaged in trade talks this morning centered on James Harden, league sources tell @YahooSports. – 12:46 PM
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Sources said the Sixers & Nets are willing to swap the key pieces — Simmons and Harden. However, trade discussions are hitting a snag on other pieces that will be included.
What are the Sixers willing to give up? inquirer.com/sixers/james-h… via @phillyinquirer – 12:46 PM
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What are the Sixers willing to give up? That’s the question holding up a James Harden trade. inquirer.com/sixers/james-h… via @phillyinquirer – 12:41 PM
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Final pre-deadline link roundup, with quick thoughts on why a Simmons for Harden swap is something both sides should have interest in finalizing now.
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What are the #Sixers willing to give up? That’s the question holding up a James Harden trade inquirer.com/sixers/james-h… via @phillyinquirer – 12:24 PM
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Despite rumors that James Harden wants out and an NBA-worst 9-game losing streak, the Brooklyn Nets are still the favorite to win this year’s championship.
Nets, +400 (or 20% implied chance)
Warriors, +460 (17.9%)
Suns, +500 (16.7%)
Bucks, +650 (13.3%) basketballnews.com/stories/despit… – 12:22 PM
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Reminder:
Harden can opt-in to the $47.4 million salary he is owed for 2022-23 and then demand a four-year, $223 million extension this summer.
Committing $270 million to a 33-year-old guard who hasn’t been in shape in a year and has dealt with consistent hamstring issues
Yikes – 12:18 PM
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Woj: “James Harden wants a trade to the 76ers, I’m told. He has not told the Nets specifically that. He has a lot of trepidation about the idea of asking out of 2 teams in (back-to-back seasons).” – 12:13 PM
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One final plug for @Sam Amick, @John Hollinger and I’s James Harden/Ben Simmons trade primer. You’ll all be able to impress your friends at happy hour today if you give this a read: theathletic.com/3113264/2022/0… – 11:48 AM
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Isn’t that funny how James Harden has made it very public (apparently) That he wants to be traded, but he doesn’t want to say it publicly because of the perception of demanding trades from two different teams in two years? Apparently the concept of not going public is lost on him – 11:33 AM
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Just wanted to say James Harden formally requesting that he not be forced to make a formal trade request even though he does in fact request to be traded is peak Internet Era NBA. – 11:28 AM
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If James Harden had an agent, I’m guessing the reporting on this would have been a lot more favorable to him. – 11:24 AM
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James Harden has been growing that beard for over a decade in anticipation of this day – 11:19 AM
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Nash said that while he hasn’t spoken to Harden about recent trade reports, he has gotten no indication from Harden that he wants to leave. “He’s not told me he doesn’t want to stay. So I’m working off our conversations, which is he wants to be here and we want him here.” – 11:17 AM
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NBA trade deadline Heat updates: Thunder may not keep KZ Okpala; Harden-Simmons could redefine East. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Plus a possible deal involving both Goran Dragic and Kendrick Nunn. – 11:08 AM
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This sounds all too familiar to #Rockets fans
#dejavu #Harden pic.twitter.com/72AlvE4O93 – 11:03 AM
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Harden gave Houston some absolutely great years, but the break-up was beyond messy and the way he went about it was beyond messy – 11:00 AM
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So Harden is back in New York rehabbing. Nash says he will not join team in Miami Saturday. Question of course is whether he will be joining another team. – 10:51 AM
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I would fully welcome bringing James Harden back to Houston in 2023 — but only if the Rockets trade him a few months later for four unprotected first-round picks and four unprotected first-round pick swaps. – 10:45 AM
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I asked Steve Nash if his conversations with Harden have been more casual and at practice, or organizational level with GM Sean Marks about his #Nets future. Said it’s the Former. – 10:43 AM
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James Harden isn’t in DC and Steve Nash doesn’t expect him in Miami vs the #Heat. #nets – 10:41 AM
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Nash said neither Harden nor LaMarcus Aldridge will join the Nets in Miami on Saturday. – 10:41 AM
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Nash says that Harden and Aldridge stayed home to rehab. He does not expect them to play in Miami on Saturday. – 10:38 AM
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Steve Nash again says James Harden isn’t getting traded. Adds he hasn’t talked to him about the deadline. Has no update on Joe Harris. – 10:38 AM
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Nash reiterates he expects James Harden to be with the #Nets past the deadline. – 10:37 AM
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Nash says he feels the same way he did the other day — that James Harden will not be traded today. – 10:37 AM
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Tweet from Woj in February of 2023:
“ESPN Sources: Although Sixers guard James Harden is unhappy playing alongside Joel Embiid, he has resisted making a formal trade request out of fear of the public backlash that would come with asking out of a franchise in 3 straight seasons.” – 10:32 AM
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Does Harden want to play for every franchise in the league? – 10:25 AM
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Outside the Harden/Simmons stuff (which I bet will happen), Eric Gordon and Marvin Bagley would top my “surely this guy gets traded, what are we even doing here?” list. – 10:11 AM
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Report: James Harden wants trade to 76ers, fears backlash from trade request nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/10/rep… – 10:10 AM
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Hear the latest with James Harden trade rumors, Lakers struggles continue, and Jerry West joins the show at 10:30 AM ET
@talkhoops and @Amin Elhassan have you covered till 12 PM ET
🔊LISTEN LIVE: https://t.co/AYipQpw9t4 pic.twitter.com/gos895VSwS – 10:05 AM
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Text from a former NBA player this morning: “Harden gonna have a hard time getting a former teammate to introduce him at his HOF induction” – 10:02 AM
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James Harden wants a trade to the 76ers, but reportedly fears the backlash of formally requesting a trade for the second season in a row.
Trade deadline tracker
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I can confirm James Harden and LaMarcus Aldridge aren’t in DC today. Follow our trade deadline live blog for what is shaping up to be a wild day: theathletic.com/live-blogs/nba… – 9:32 AM
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On most recent Lowe Post podcast w/ @Ramona Shelburne on everything Simmons/Harden, we tried to answer (among many questions) this big one: Why exactly is James Harden unhappy in Brooklyn, and what does he want?
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Apple: apple.co/34q7VC3 – 9:22 AM
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This is what the Nets gave up to get James Harden from Houston 12 months ago:
Jarrett Allen and
Caris Levert and
Taurean Prince and
2021 1st rd pick swap,
2022 1st rd pick
2023 1st rd pick swap,
2024 1st rd pick,
2025 1st rd pick swap,
2026 1st rd pick,
2027 1st rd pick swap. – 9:20 AM
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Has James Harden somehow made Ben Simmons something of a sympathetic character in this whole thing?
That’s magic – 9:14 AM
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James Harden has wanted this deal done for a while. He trusts Michael Rubin. He trusts Daryl Morey. He wants to play with Joel Embiid. The Nets & Sixers have been engaged in talks. It’s all about posturing. As I stated before, a game of cat & mouse. – 9:12 AM
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It would seem to me that James Harden doesn’t *exactly* have a tab on the pulse of the people. – 9:09 AM
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also: harden is definitely going to get backlash. already is. he chose brooklyn initially—over philly, no less. this is absurd.
but relative to how ridiculous this trade request should be, a certain someone has provided him with *more* than adequate cover for calling a mulligan. – 9:04 AM
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Heel Harden is clearly the best Harden. This is a good direction for the character. – 9:01 AM
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Nets fans doing their best to root for James Harden and Kyrie Irving over the second half of the season pic.twitter.com/saRPAyFkxe – 8:55 AM
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the idea that harden is worried about public backlash is interesting given his extremely public indifference at times on the court and the wildly public leaking of his fear of public backlash to the most prominent nba news breaker in the biz – 8:54 AM
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James Harden scared of public backlash so instead sits out games and makes his discontent known through back channels. Lame stuff. Time to look in the mirror. Never took a team to the Finals. Chris Paul didn’t want to play with him. Maybe give up the ball and problem is you. – 8:54 AM
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Happy deadline day. We’ll know by this afternoon if James Harden will remain a Net. There’s pros and cons to a deal and more uncertainty along the way. On this entire Orion Welles/War of the Worlds-type saga: theathletic.com/3121904/2022/0… – 8:53 AM
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I hope Sean Marks sends Harden to Sacramento in spite – 8:51 AM
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congrats to harden on formally dropping his informal trade request – 8:47 AM
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James Harden wanted out of Houston. James Harden reportedly now wants out of Brooklyn. Among the questions Sixers brass has to ask: Is it really worth trading for—and presumably lavishing a new deal worth more than a quarter of a billion—on a player this unpredictable? – 8:45 AM
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Hey James Harden, do you want out of your second franchise in consecutive seasons? pic.twitter.com/erTBbbGYir – 8:45 AM
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James Harden said it was “not about the money” when he did not sign an extension. If he is not traded by 3PM ET, we will find out if that is correct.
The cap space route for Philly would cost Harden between $70-$100M plus diminish a roster that he would be signing with. – 8:41 AM
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Hahahahhaha
Harden wants to be traded but hasn’t leaked that he wants to be traded until he just leaked that he wants to be traded
the NBA is the best – 8:38 AM
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ESPN Sources: Although Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden wants a trade to the Philadelphia 76ers, he has resisted making that formal request out of fear of the public backlash that would come with asking out of a second franchise in consecutive seasons. es.pn/3swbkar – 8:36 AM
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Rumors heating up and tons of news involving James Harden, Ben Simmons, and more. 🔥🔥
Frank Isola and Brian Scalabrine are getting you ready for the trade deadline all morning long!
🔊 LISTEN LIVE: https://t.co/AYipQpeyBw pic.twitter.com/M6RvsnvCoa – 7:15 AM
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In order for today to be perfect, Sean Marks needs to hang into James Harden and Gov. Hochul needs to let my 11th grader attend school without a mask. So, no, I do not expect today to be perfect. – 6:56 AM
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Talked Knicks, Cam Reddish, Nets, Matisse Thybulle, James Harden ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline with @mmargaux8: pic.twitter.com/zAdX4xtuUM – 12:05 AM
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Should Philadelphia trade for James Harden now or just wait for the offseason? #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/should-t… via @SixersWire – 10:38 PM
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Latest @BleacherReport Tracking Last-Minute Trade Deadline Rumors, Plus NBA Expert Predictions – last rumors (and as the headline says, predictions) ahead of the deadline including Westbrook, Simmons, Harden Grant, Randle,, etc bleacherreport.com/articles/29533… – 10:07 PM
More on this storyline
Marc Stein on Paul Millsap: They basically told him that they would try to find him a new home. The rumblings have been that they want to trade Millsap for a shooter. -via marcstein.substack.com / February 6, 2022 Chris Haynes: My @NBAonTNT report on Paul Millsap who is in Atlanta training while Brooklyn Nets search for a trade. In a phone conversation with the veteran, he spoke about the matter for the first time. pic.twitter.com/gnWDJUKgwq -via Twitter @ChrisBHaynes / February 2, 2022 🏀 The Nets have pledged to find Paul Millsap a new home and have granted the former All-Star forward, who turns 37 on deadline day, leave from the team as they scour the market for a suitable trade. Swapping Millsap for more perimeter shooting, sources say, is among the Nets’ goals. -via marcstein.substack.com / January 28, 2022