According to a recent report from NBA Hall of Fame Chris Heywood, the 76ers are in tight negotiations with the Warriors, and the two sides appear to have reached a 3-for-1 deal. Under the deal, the 76ers will send James Harden and get Chris Paul, Andrew Wiggins and a 2029 first-round pick from the Warriors.
This trade package makes some sense for both teams. For the 76ers, they're looking for a way to get out of Harden's contract and get some valuable assets. While Harden is a top scorer and playmaker, his off-court issues and injury history have worried 76ers management. At the same time, the 76ers can also use the deal to acquire Chris Paul, an experienced point guard, and Andrew Wiggins, a young and talented player, to strengthen the team's roster depth.
And for the Warriors, they're preparing for a future rebuild. With the contracts of core members Curry, Thompson and Green all coming to expire, the Warriors need to start planning for the future. Through this deal, the Warriors can get a player with strong scoring ability, Harden, to strengthen the team's fighting ability. At the same time, the Warriors can continue to accumulate future assets by sending away some young players and draft picks.
It should be noted that this deal still needs Harden's consent to be finalized. Although Harden applied for a trade to the 76ers this summer, he has not publicly expressed his willingness to join the Warriors. If Harden doesn't agree to the deal, then the Warriors will need to consider other options to find the right players and assets to strengthen the team.
In short, the deal is good for both teams, but it still requires careful consideration of various factors before a final decision can be made.