Hold Your Horses On Harden Trade Until Sixers Pony Up
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Rule No. 1 of dealmaking is to never force a decision out of weakness. So maybe the Nets need to take a step back before making a rash trade of superstar James Harden. It’s out in the open that Philadelphia General Manager Daryl Morey has an enduring affection for The Beard from their time together in Houston and would love nothing more than to take him off Brooklyn’s hands. Simultaneously, Morey needs to offload All-Star guard Ben Simmons, who has refused to play this season citing “mental illness,” to open up the salary cap space needed to acquire Harden prior to the February 10 trade deadline.
Hold Your Horses On Harden Trade Until Sixers Pony Up
Hold Your Horses On Harden Trade Until Sixers…
Hold Your Horses On Harden Trade Until Sixers Pony Up
Rule No. 1 of dealmaking is to never force a decision out of weakness. So maybe the Nets need to take a step back before making a rash trade of superstar James Harden. It’s out in the open that Philadelphia General Manager Daryl Morey has an enduring affection for The Beard from their time together in Houston and would love nothing more than to take him off Brooklyn’s hands. Simultaneously, Morey needs to offload All-Star guard Ben Simmons, who has refused to play this season citing “mental illness,” to open up the salary cap space needed to acquire Harden prior to the February 10 trade deadline.