Ahead of this year's NBA midseason trade deadline, the Brooklyn Nets made a trade to send Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Ben Simmons.
However, after the deal, the Nets still did not wait for Simmons to return, and they may be able to see Simmons in the playoffs. As for Harden, he has started with Embiid, leading the 76ers to the trophy of the Eastern Conference Championship.
Irving remained with the Nets, and Durant continued to express his support for Irving, and it was clear that Durant still liked Irving very much. Today, the US media revealed that in fact, Durant was reversed by Harden. It is understood that Harden went on vacation with Durant to Greece last year. During the trip, Harden twice promised Durant that he would renew his contract with Brooklyn and stay with the Nets for a long time.
But the truth is that seeing Irving's delay in giving the needle and the Nets' record fluctuating, Harden moved his mind to leave. The most important thing is that Harden actually likes to partner with the fast enough interior, but the Nets only have the elderly Aldridge and Griffin, Clarkston has too little experience, and Harden plays more uncomfortable.
Nowadays, Durant is "played" by Harden, and in the end, his heart is still a little uncomfortable. Now that the Nets are getting better and better, Irving is also allowed to play at home, in fact, Durant does not have to continue to worry about this matter.
On the 76ers side, Harden's honeymoon period with Embiid seems to be fading, and the 76ers' record is not stable enough. The Nets are currently no. 8 in the East, but no top four team in the East is willing to meet the Nets in advance, which is the reason.