Harden's whereabouts are still undecided, where will he go this time?

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2024-06-02 21:04Posted on the official account of Jiangxi Jiangxi Push-up Culture Media Co., Ltd

Harden's quest for a championship has hit another setback. In the new season, where will Harden go, and where will he go to have the possibility of chasing the championship? Where can he go? It's a litany of questions that Harden himself has to answer. But for Harden, who has been making incorrect choices since leaving the Rockets, can he really find it?

Harden's whereabouts are still undecided, where will he go this time?

Harden came to the Clippers this season with a combination of hard and soft, joining Kawhi Kawhi Kawhinard, George and Westbrook. Initially, the Clippers suffered back-to-back losses, but soon recovered. The addition of Harden has completely revitalized the Clippers, who have never had a passer like Harden. But when it comes to the playoffs, it's the same again. In the two games Leonard played, the Clippers lost both games, so they simply did not play. The Clippers lost such a backbone and simply fell 2-4 at the feet of the Mavericks. Harden's dream journey has taken another hit.

The offseason is coming, but the Clippers are still not calm. George's contract extension caused a huge stir, but the equally important Harden contract extension was put aside. Harden could re-sign with the Clippers, and the passing and playmaking he showed in his season with the Clippers was extremely important to the Clippers. But now there is a question, that is, will Leonard's injury recur in the future? Is it time for the playoffs to relapse? At a time when George's contract extension is still missing, shouldn't Harden see what other opportunities the other teams have?

Bookmakers have set odds on George and Harden to go next. In Harden's home, the Suns are in first place, the Magic are in second place, and the Lakers' name appears in the third. The Bucks, Pelicans and Rockets below are also places that Harden may seek, but they are unlikely.

The sun is in the first place. This is mainly to see that the Suns lack a traditional point guard, which fits Harden's type right in. Asking Harden to deliver shells to Durant, Booker and Beal is also a sight to behold. Harden's contract hasn't been finalized yet, and he's a free agent now, and he doesn't have to worry about going anywhere he wants. If Harden and Beal are swapped, they will be kind to the Suns; Without a trade, Harden is tantamount to joining another team that can be made into a BIG4. In the Suns, he can at least not worry about who can't play in the playoffs, but the Suns' actual combat effectiveness, defense and annual salary will be discounted. Does Harden still have to work with "Big Brother" Durant?

The Magic are in second place, and this is also one of the teams that had an affair with Harden earlier. Although the Magic has many defenders, none of them are pure point guards, and they can't do a good job in combing and tuning the team's offense. This season, the Magic averaged 24.7 assists per game, which is only the same as the Grizzlies and the third-lowest in the league. The Magic's offensive efficiency is also ranked 22nd in the league. If you can improve the offense, with the Magic's second-ranked defense, you can wrestle with the Great Powers in the East. It's just that Harden may not be willing to go to the Magic to "alleviate poverty", and the Magic is not a team that can win championships in the short term.

Harden went to the Lakers in third place. James and Davis have gone through several less successful seasons, and now that James has signed a contract extension, the Lakers are actively selecting a coach and building a roster, and the addition of a third star is imperative. Although Harden is old and no longer at the MVP level of the year, his passing skills are still there, and he will definitely organize the Lakers' offense in an orderly manner. However, the Lakers couldn't give Harden too much salary, so they could only ask him to take a pay cut. Whether this is consistent with Harden's self-perception is still unknown.

Since leaving the Rockets, Harden has gone through the Nets, 76ers and Clippers, always looking for a team that can bring him a championship, but he has never been able to do so. Harden's next choice is about the evaluation of his entire career. Although Woj broke the news that the Clippers were determined to keep George and Harden, there was no actual action, and Harden should have a comprehensive and clear understanding of the Clippers. Where will Harden go? (Mao Mao Dad/Push-ups)

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