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James Harden expected to be traded when he opted in to his $35.6 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, but a trade has yet to materialize and he now appears more likely to remain with the franchise than be traded. Harden prefers a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers, but the two sides haven't had serious talks. "No," said Ramona Shelburne when asked if Harden is any … [Read more...] about James Harden Reiterates Trade Request Despite Possible ‘Path To Reconciliation’ With Sixers

James Harden opted into his contract for 23-24 worth $35.6 million with the Philadelphia 76ers and the expectation was that he would be traded. But no trade appears imminent and the most likely outcome appears to be for him to remain with the Sixers. "I was speaking to a bunch of folks about [Harden] Sunday evening," said Dave McMenamin on the Dan Patrick Show. "The signals … [Read more...] about James Harden Remaining With Sixers Appears To Be Current ‘Signals’

Joel Embiid was asked by Rachel Nichols over the weekend at Vegas Summer League for his reaction to James Harden opting into his contract with the Philadelphia 76ers with the intention of being traded away. "Disappointed," said Embiid. "But then again, I also understand it's business, people make decisions and I'm more appreciative of the way he's handled the whole situation. … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Hopes James Harden’s ‘Mindset Can Be Changed’ To Stay With Sixers

The Philadelphia 76ers matched Paul Reed's three-year, $23 million offer sheet from the Utah Jazz, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. With Reed signing the offer sheet on Saturday morning, the Sixers waited until late Sunday night to match the offer. Reed has veto power on any trade and cannot be dealt to the Jazz for a year. With the first season of the deal fully … [Read more...] about Sixers Match 3-Year, $23M Offer Sheet For Paul Reed

The Utah Jazz signed Paul Reed Jr. to a three-year, $23 million offer sheet, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. With Reed signing the offer sheet on Saturday morning, the Sixers will have until 11:59 ET on Sunday night to match. The first season of the offer sheet is fully guaranteed, with the remaining two seasons becoming guaranteed if Reed's team reaches the conference … [Read more...] about Paul Reed Jr. Signs 3-Year, $23M Offer Sheet With Jazz