On February 8, Beijing time, as the trading deadline is approaching, the trading suspense of the 30 team is also rising. Whether Harden will leave the Nets this season has become the most concerned thing for the media and fans. US media Fadeaway World (hereinafter referred to as FW) proposed a three-way blockbuster deal plan for harden's transaction, involving 7 players.
Philadelphia got: Harden
Nets get: Fox, Hield, Marvin Bagley
The Kings got: Simmons, Tobias Harris, Drummond
Philadelphia will get Harden as it wishes. Harden and Embiid are on the same team and will undoubtedly be the most threatening combination in the East. Embiid is giving MVP-level performances on the field and he seems perfect to pair up with Harden.
At Embiid's side, Harden will become the team's second-pointing choice, and he can feed Embiid wholeheartedly, which is in line with Harden's reluctance to take on the heavy responsibility of the team boss. Harden can deliver good shots for his shooters like Maxi and Seth Curry. There's no doubt that Harden's presence would give Embiid some easier shooting opportunities. Philadelphia have relied heavily on Embiid on both ends of the offensive and defensive ends this year, and Harden's arrival will greatly reduce the offensive load on the big man.
Philadelphia will have to send Tobias Harris and Ben Simmons to make the deal happen. Throwing off Tobias Harris' contract, Philadelphia has more flexibility from a financial standpoint. As for Ben Simmons, he hasn't played all season and is worthless to the team. Overall, it's a good deal from Philadelphia's perspective.
If Harden wants to leave the Brooklyn Nets, the Nets must make his transfer in the best interest of the team before he becomes a free agent. The deal will allow them to successfully get young players like Fox and bring some steady rotational blood to the team.
Fox currently averages 21 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game, his season has declined compared to last year's performance, and the cooperation with the Kings has gradually seen an end, leaving the team is basically a matter of certainty. But there's no doubt he's a good player who can help the Nets win. Fox is very young and can pull down the Nets' average age. The Nets will also get scorer Buddy Hield in the deal, who is a strong shooter, especially the Nets are in great need of outside firepower after multiple players have been injured.
Marvin Bagley is also an interesting addition, as an 18-year chartist he has not been taken seriously by the team, and the Kings are also eager to send him off before the deadline. He's a big man with athleticism and has excellent upside, and maybe playing for a team with title-winning abilities will unleash his potential and Durant and Irving will make him better.
If Harden doesn't want to renew his contract with the team, it wouldn't be a good thing to exchange him for such a return. The Nets will add some youngsters and look to the future, while still giving Durant and Irving a chance to compete for the championship.
The Kings have long been Simmons' suitors, and the deal will help them get him without abandoning Halliburton or David Mitchell. They will also get some reliable players that can help them enrich the team's tactics.
Simmons would clearly be a different maker for the Kings on the defensive end. He is a versatile defender who can successfully defend most positions. He's also a great playmaker and basketball finisher, and maybe he could be the team's future facade, with free-flowing possession on the Kings offensive end that could help Simmons further develop his offensive abilities.
Tobias Harris' contract will certainly have an impact on the Kings. However, Tobias Harris is still a fantastic basketball player who can consistently output for the team as a reliable scorer and rebounder on playoff teams. The Kings' goal is to acquire mature players, and even though Tobias Harris' salary is too high, he can use his valuable experience to help the team develop young people. Drummond will be a veteran of the team and he has the ability to be the best sixth man in the team.
The deal will allow Philadelphia to get Harden as they wish, ensuring that the Nets minimize the losses of Harden as they send them away, and the Kings can get simmons that have been coveted for a long time, which is a win-triple deal.
(Text/Yuwen Basketball)