On February 23, Beijing time, according to US media reports, Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Max talked about Harden and Ben Simmons swapping owners in an interview.
The Nets general manager said: "This deal is good for the league and good for the team's present and future. In the next race, everyone should keep calm and persevere, it is a very difficult journey."
On top of that, when the Nets general manager said of Ben Simmons, he said, "To be honest, we've been following him for a long time. He has elite-level talent. He's done a great job in both offensive and defensive ends, which also eases the pressure on Durant and Irving on the court."
"Today, Simmons and Durant both went into the team's training and their recovery is very good, but we may not see them in the next 3-4 days."
In addition to that, the Nets general manager still talked about Irving's problems, saying: "Irving wants to play more than anyone else and hopes that his part-time status will change as soon as possible." ”
Previously, the Nets sent Harden and Millsap to get Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Drummond, an unprotected 2022 first-round pick and a protected 2027 first-round pick from the 76ers. Today, the Nets have a poor record, with only 31 wins and 28 losses, ranking eighth in the East.