On February 10, 2022, Beijing time, as the trading deadline approached, the transaction for Harden has become more and more intense, it seems that the Nets have been very determined to trade Harden, and Harden's side is also very eager to leave the Nets! The most important thing about this deal now is the choice of chips for the two parties to the deal, and if they can agree, they should be able to complete the deal before the deal deadline!
The Nets this season have been really chaotic, and Irving has been unable to fully play for the Nets because of vaccine problems and has no way to help the team in the home game. And Durant has also been injured because of injuries, which directly led to the pressure of the team all on Harden's body, it seems that there is no difference from the Rockets, and even more difficult to see the hope of winning the championship, which also makes Harden very disappointed, only want to leave the team!
Recently, according to The New York Post reporter Brian Lewis, Harden had rejected a 3-year, $161 million early contract extension offered by the Nets before the start of the season, hoping to jump out of the contract this summer to become a free agent! This can also be seen that Harden actually has a premonition, and it is difficult for him to have a chance to win the championship in the Nets!
Judging from the current state, Irving has stopped playing and Durant has also been suspended due to injury, and Harden wants to compete for the title in the Nets is really unrealistic! And some nets insiders have also taken note of Harden's complaints, which is why they are willing to negotiate a trade with Harden. And Harden should also be thankful for refusing to renew his contract at the beginning of the season, after all, in the current state, it is really difficult to stay with the Nets to fight for the championship, and harden most wants to do is to fight for the championship!
I don't know what will happen in the next 20 hours or so, I don't know if Harden will leave the Nets for Philadelphia, but there is no doubt that from the state of the season, joining Philadelphia to play with Embiid is closer to the championship than staying with the Nets!