On February 10, Beijing time, according to the famous woj report, Harden wanted to be traded to Philadelphia, but because of concerns about public opinion, he did not formally ask for a transaction.
It is worth mentioning that woj can be said to have changed the tone. Not long ago, he broke the news that Durant hopes that Harden can stay in Brooklyn, and Harden also told Durant and the Nets management that he will not leave.
But now the situation is that Harden is not loyal to the Nets. Although Harden wants a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, he declined to make a formal request for fear that asking to leave the team for two consecutive seasons would cause a strong public backlash, according to Woj reported.
Harden hopes Philadelphia management will finalize the deal before the trade deadline, but Philadelphia and Nets general manager Sean Max have yet to have a serious conversation about the deal. The sources said that the two sides are expected to continue to communicate today, and the possibility of reaching an agreement remains, but the two sides still need to weigh the risk-return of reaching an agreement.
The key to whether the deal can be reached is whether the other chips provided by Philadelphia other than Simmons can impress the Nets, and the Nets are also at risk, as Harden refuses to renew his contract early, they fear losing him in vain in the offseason. You know, last season, they spent a lot of money to get Harden.
It is reported that the Nets have accepted the idea of Harden leaving, but they still hope that Harden can help the team win the championship like Leonard in 2019. In any case, whether the transaction can be successful or not, the answer will soon be revealed, and it will be wait and see.