When the Brooklyn Nets got James Harden from the Rockets last season to form a luxurious Big Three lineup, the outside world was clamoring for a big finale. As a result, the three did not expect to suffer from injuries one after another, and this season not only Harden and Durant were absent for a period of time, Irving could only appear in away games, which led to the Nets' distraction, after the fiasco to Utah Jazz, the Nets have suffered seven consecutive defeats.
Competition in the East has become more intense this season, and nets management has clearly been unable to sit still as the team is in crisis. News suggests that the Nets no longer see James Harden as a non-selling product of the team, and they are ready to have Durant and Irving as the absolute core. In this case, the other giants of the league will definitely be moved, the US media is planning a set of trade plans, the specific details of which are James Harden joining the Philadelphia 76ers; the Nets will get Jaylen Brown, Dennis Schroeder and Josh Richardson as a corresponding return; and the Celtics will also come to join in the fun, they will act as a third party, get Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and two first-round picks, of which this year's draft pick is in an unprotected state. The 2024 first-round pick will have the protection of the Lotto zone.
It is reasonable to say that Harden is still at the end of his peak, and the state will not decline so seriously, and the more reasonable explanation should be that Harden's own mentality has a problem. If you only look at the regular data, so far this season, Ha can still get 22.5 points, 8 rebounds and 10.2 assists, but the efficiency has dropped significantly compared with the past, especially Harden's three-point shooting rate is only 33.2%. Against the underdog Kings, Harden shot 2-of-11 and deflected all five shots from outside the three-point line, scoring just four points and making six turnovers. What's even more frightening is that Harden has played such a sluggish performance many times this season, and the number of times when it has exploded is relatively few.
If Harden is really likely to leave, the Philadelphia 76ers are definitely one of his ideal next home, because here is also a chance to compete for the championship, and Harden can be combined with Joel Embiid, the two inside and one outside, can maximize the power. The 76ers just lost to the Western Conference powerhouse Dallas Mavericks, this game also exposed the flaws of insufficient ability to tackle the tough, when the Lone Rangers rely on Luka Doncic to take over the game, the 76ers outside the line can not respond, if Harden can come, this problem is likely to be significantly improved, Harden and Embiid will also become one of the most powerful duo in the East.
The Nets have a chance to get multiple vice-players to better assist Durant and Irving. Although Jaylen Brown's fame and personal ability are not as good as Harden's, his upward momentum is also obvious. Now That Jaylen Brown is an All-Star forward, averaging 23.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal per game this season, and in terms of chemistry and suitability alone, Jaylen Brown may be more suitable for partnering with Durant and Irving. After all, the Nets are now in a weak forward position, Jaylen Brown has both offensive and defensive, usually in the other two superstars can act as a green leaf, once they rest or miss, Jaylen Brown can be the main point of attack. More importantly, Jaylen Brown is only 25 years old now, and the Future of the Nets will never be bleak.
Schroeder unsuccessfully asked for a big contract last summer, and this season he moved to the Celtics, playing more of the sixth-man role on the team, averaging 14.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game. Speaking of the Nets' bench strength is also relatively average, if Schroeder can join, he can continue to serve as the sixth man, continuing the team's firepower on the offensive end. Josh Richardson also joined the Greens offseason, averaging 10.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists this season, as well as more than 40 percent shooting and three-point shooting. Such excellent 3D flanking can improve the depth of the team's lineup, whether it is outside projection or defense, now the Nets also have room to improve.
The Celtics have struggled to guarantee even playoff qualification this season, management naturally seeks a change, Ben Simmons just fell out with the 76ers, and if the environment is changed, he may be able to play his talent better. Don't forget that Simmons averaged 14.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.6 steals last season, and he is also only 25 years old. Compared to Jaylen Brown, Simmons is slightly better organized and has a higher ceiling, so that Tatum can focus entirely on scoring.
Seth Curry is one of the league's best outside shooters, and after coming to the 76ers, Seth Curry has played more on the offensive end, averaging 15.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists this season. Any team will love this kind of playing selfless and accurate shooting outside players. In addition, according to the plan, the Celtics also have the opportunity to get two first-round picks, and in recent years, they have played a good hand and wasted a lot of assets, and the Green Army management can take this opportunity to make up for the loss.