2 for 1? Aiming at Harden, the US media broke out an epic deal, Harden and the 76ers may part ways

Although the Raptors qualified for the playoffs last season with a ninth finish in the Eastern Conference, although the Raptors did not succeed in making the playoffs, it also gave them an opportunity to achieve results. But, sadly, the Raptors have made no substantial reinforcements as the trade deadline draws closer, and although they signed World Cup winner Schroeder, they also faced VanVleet's departure.

After most of the offseason, the Raptors' roster has only decreased, so for the Raptors, if they want to achieve a satisfactory result next season, they must completely strengthen the team. And it's best to get a player who overlaps VanVleet's position to ensure that the Raptors will be stronger overall next season.

Looking at the current free market, the guards who are stronger than VanVleet are LaVine and Harden, so the US media "Fadeaway World" has given a good trade plan for the current salary situation of the Raptors, which can help the Raptors chase Harden. The specific transaction plan is as follows:

The Raptors get James Harden.

The 76ers got OG Anunobi and Chris Boucher.

From the Raptors' perspective, in 2019, the Raptors acquired Leonard through a trade and won a championship in one fell swoop. But with Leonard's departure, the team has experienced a lot of personnel turnover and worse results, which has also made the Raptors more eager for results. And Harden is a good candidate, the Raptors Nestiacam does not have the ability to become a team boss, and Barnes is still young, Harden has very good leadership ability, and his arrival also makes the Raptors have a real big boss.

And, although Harden is getting older, Harden's performance on the court has not declined much. Reduced to the team's third ball possession last season, he still contributed 21.0 points, 6.1 rebounds and 10.7 assists, and was named last season's assist leader, he is a very strong guard who not only has excellent individual offensive ability, but also the league's top organizational skills. After coming to the Raptors, the new Big Three formed by the Raptors will also bring the team back to the playoffs.

From the perspective of the 76ers, the relationship between the 76ers management and Harden has reached an irreparable situation, and Harden can no longer honestly play for the 76ers. Therefore, sending Harden away in time in exchange for a good asset is the wisest choice. If Harden leaves the team after becoming a free agent, not only will there be no results, but also lose the team's combat strength.

In this deal, Anunoby is a very good player, known for his outside defensive ability, his arrival can make the 76ers' defensive ability even better, and Anunoby can accept his team's three-way position. And Boucher is an versatile interior player whose arrival both provides depth up front and can help the team score with his three-point shots.

Although the Raptors lost Anunobi in this deal, it was not a trade that satisfied the Raptors. But Anunoby's ceiling is completely inferior to Harden's, and Harden's contract price is not high, so it is entirely possible for the Raptors to get Harden.

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