With only a few hours left until the trade deadline of the season, there is not much time left for teams to add reinforcements. In the eyes of many media and fans, the biggest suspense at present is undoubtedly Harden's whereabouts.
Over the past period, the media has been flooded with coverage of Harden's deals, with the philadelphia 76ers having the most ties to Harden. Because of the remarks of Embiid and Rivers after last season's playoff loss, there was an indissoluble rift between Simmons and the team, and Simmons has not played for the 76ers so far this season.
The deal around Simmons and Harden has been expected by the outside world, but according to previous reports, the two sides have been unable to reach an agreement in the negotiation of some chips, the 76ers hope to get Mills Brown from the deal, and the Nets can include Sable and Curry Jr. in the negotiations.
Of course, the deal wants to take shape, and Harden and Simmons, as parties, are also critical in their attitudes. Simmons' attitude is very clear, as long as he can leave Philadelphia, he is willing to play for any team; so what about Harden's attitude?
According to a number of reporters, including woj, Harden wants to join the 76ers this season, but he is afraid of criticism and questioning from the outside world, so he is hesitant to take the initiative to apply for a trade. It is worth mentioning that Harden's contract will enter the player option this summer, if it is true that he hopes to join the 76ers as reported by the outside world, he will join as a free agent, the 76ers do not have to pay any chips, and the Nets will eventually end up with a chicken and egg.
As the best point guard in the league in the past, Harden came to Brooklyn from Houston this season, formed a big three combination with Irving and Durant, and aimed directly at the championship, but so far, not only has the championship not been won, but also a bit of a fading meaning. Last season they can also blame the failure of the championship on injuries, this season is some "man-made disaster", Harden himself can not find the state, another backcourt core Irving is slow to vaccinate, coupled with Durant's injury absence, the Nets have recently suffered a wave of 9 consecutive losses, the ranking has also slipped to eighth place in the East.
The prospect of the championship is uncertain, the sacrifice for the team can not get the understanding and support of fans and the media, for a team that also has the prospect of winning the championship, the teammates are more professional and more comfortable, from this point of view, Harden wants to leave Brooklyn and join the 76ers.