According to NBA celebrity Marc Stein, NBA league insiders and some team owners are worried that other players will follow Harden's lead. In the next collective meeting, they will study and negotiate rules to restrain and punish "players forced to apply for trades"! Players who behave like this again will face huge fines!
Marc Stein wrote: "Over the past 13 months, Harden has been forced to apply for trades in both the Rockets and the Nets in a 'passively slack' manner. However, there are also reports that due to the existence of players' unions, it is difficult for NBA officials to introduce relevant rules in the short term. The existing collective bargaining agreement will not expire until the end of the 2023-24 season, when the two sides will formally negotiate.
Some fans said that after this rule was introduced, it should be called the "Harden clause (law)". In fact, before Harden was traded, ESPN reported on February 10 that Harden did not apply for a formal trade to the Nets, and he was reluctant to let the public criticize him for making a trade request to his team (Rockets and Nets) for two consecutive years!
Far from it, in recent seasons, many big stars in the NBA have applied for trade, including George in the Pacers, Irving in the Cavaliers, thick eyebrows in the Pelicans and small cards in the Spurs. Harden is considered "typical" by the league and the boss mainly because he left both teams within 13 months.
Marc Stein also revealed subtle changes in Harden and Durant's relationship in recent times, with Marc Stein writing: "Before Durant was injured, his communication with Harden began to become difficult. After KD was injured, Harden stopped contacting the rest of the Nets. Use this as a way to express that you don't want to stay with the Nets. ”
Durant himself responded to Harden's deal: "Harden doesn't owe anyone an explanation, it's his own choice and life!" When I found out Harden wasn't happy, things had reached the point of no return. There were previous reports that Rich Paul flew to New York to meet Durant to discuss Simmons for Harden, but KD did not want Harden to leave.
When asked if Irving's non-vaccination was the trigger for Harden to leave the Nets? Durant replied, "I can't speculate, I don't know." There are obvious rumors about this. In the eyes of the media and fans, Irving has always been a scapegoat for everyone. I'm proud of the basketball the three of us used to play! ”
After Harden's transaction was completed, many reporters released fierce materials one after another, accusing Harden of being two-sided and three-sided. ESPN star Ramona Shelburne wrote: "Harden told the Nets general manager and boss on the one hand that he did not have contact with other teams, and on the other hand, he sought a strategy to join Philadelphia. "A lot of fans online are starting to spray Harden...
What happened to Harden and the Nets? Perhaps only the parties have the right to speak. At present, Harden and Millsap have completed medical examinations, and the transaction is officially completed. According to Philadelphia reporter Michael K-B, Harden is expected to make his debut in the Feb. 16 game between the Digitals and the Greens! Do you think Harden + Embiid can rush out of the East?