ESPN reporter Woj reported that a number of sources revealed that although Nets guard James Harden hopes to be traded to the 76ers, he is afraid of public opinion attacks and refuses to apply for a formal trade to the Nets.
Harden hopes that 76ers president Darrell Morey can reach a deal with the Nets before the trade deadline, but multiple sources have revealed that Morey and Nets general manager Sean Marx have not yet begun serious trade negotiations.
It is expected that the two sides will continue to communicate, and the transaction is still likely to be reached. Both teams are evaluating the risk reward of Harden's trade.
The 76ers wait until the summer to sign Harden need to clean up the contract, which will be a huge loss to the lineup. Of course, Harden can also execute the option, and then sign first and then change to join the 76ers.
The Nets also have risks: After sending away multiple key players and multiple draft picks to get Harden, they risk retaining a disgruntled player to storm the championship and then potentially lose him in the summer.
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