Uncertain About Signing a $35,640,000 Contract, James Harden Set to be Pursued by 17-Time NBA Champions

With the NBA offseason well underway, the free agency has already started to brew some interesting trades and rumors. Chris Paul moving to GSW and Bradley Beal forming a big 3 in Phoenix, the off season has already begun to work its magic. With teams getting ready to compete for a title next season, it’s going to be an interesting few months.

One player who should be grabbing a few headlines is former MVP James Harden. The beard has been in Philly for few seasons now, but it hasn’t seemed like this outing has gone to plan. With him not getting any younger Harden really wants to win a chip, making 17-time NBA champions an interesting option.

James Harden to move to another ECF team?

‘If you cannot beat them, join them’ is a statement that fits the new rumors surrounding James Harden. Defeated by the Boston Celtics in the ECF playoffs this year, it seems the Beard could be up for a move to Massachusetts, due to uncertainty over signing a $35 million contract with the 76ers. As reported on Twitter by reputed NBA analyst Jake Weinbach, Harden could make a move to the 17-time champions.

Giving his own personal take Jake tweeted, “I could see the Boston Celtics emerging as a dark horse suitor for James Harden.” A move that would suit both parties, if possible, could make Boston early favorites to win the championship. With Marcus Smart already out of the picture Boston will be looking for a new guard to take his place. But how will the trade look like?

Going on to explain the scenario of the trade the analyst reported, “If Malcolm Brogdon?s elbow injury isn?t a deep enough concern, the Sixers could strongly consider an offer from the Celtics that includes Brogdon, Payton Pritchard, and maybe Grant Williams.”?

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What are Harden’s best trade options?

While recent reports suggest that Harden will accept his $35 million contract extension, there is still time for him to find another home. But who might be able to sign the 2018 MVP? While Boston might be ideal, there are a few other teams that could potentially land Harden.

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Sticking to the ECF the former Nets star could make the journey to New York again but this time to the Knicks. An interesting proposition which the MSG would love, but there isn’t much that the Knicks could offer Philly. While a return to Houston or moving to Miami is quite possible, the most likely trade would be to the Celtics itself.