On February 8, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season was in full swing. In recent times, there have been more and more rumors about the trade of Nets star Harden. The Nets will reportedly open Harden-Simmons trade talks with the 76ers, but earlier yesterday the Nets gave a denial response.
However, Harden's dissatisfaction with his current situation is no secret. In response, the well-known media outlet FW listed a three-party transaction.
The specific scheme is:
The 76ers get: Harden;
Nets get: Fox, Hield, Bagley;
The Kings got: Simmons, Tobias Harris, Drummond.
The FW analyzed that Harden and Embiid will immediately become the best combination in the East. Embiid is playing at MVP level, and a dominant big player like him seems well suited to partner harden. At the 76ers, Harden will be the second-leading scoring option and the team's main organizer. He can create chances for goalscorers around him such as Maxi and Curry. The 76ers are heavily dependent on Embiid on both ends of the offensive and defensive ends this year, and Harden will reduce his offensive load.
On the Nets side, they'll get a steady payout. If Harden wants to leave the Nets, sending him away before he becomes a free agent could maximize the benefits of the team. The deal will bring good young players like Fox to the Nets, as well as some solid rotation players. Fox, who has averaged 21 points and 5.2 assists per game this season, could help the Nets get better. Hield is the league's most famous shooter who helps provide space for the Nets' stars. Bagley is a big, athletic man who still has room to rise.
On the Kings side, they've always favored Simmons and the deal will help them get him without giving up on Halliburton or Mitchell. Ben Simmons will obviously help the Kings on the defensive end, and he's a versatile defender who can successfully defend most positions. He's also a great organizer and basketball finisher. Harris' salary is overheated, but he can still help the team win. Drummond will be the team's veteran and he can be the sixth man in the team.