Matt Barnes on James Harden: 'Has to be careful because the NBA doesn’t need him no more'
Former NBA small forward Matt Barnes thinks that James Harden might talk himself out of the NBA. (via SHOWTIME Basketball): “I think James has to be careful because with all due respect, the NBA doesn’t need him no more. And I’m all for player empowerment, but he forced his way out of Houston, forced his way out of Brooklyn, now he’s trying to force his way out of Philly. He’s got so much talent and a lot of game left, could talk himself out of the league with his talent, which is crazy to think.”
Source: Paul Terrazzano Jr. @ TalkBasket
Source: Paul Terrazzano Jr. @ TalkBasket
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Sixers are making an aggressive push to acquire Jrue Holiday, per @ShamsCharania on @PatMcAfeeShow (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…):
“Philadelphia has interest in him, and Philadelphia is going to be going hard at him. So, James Harden would have to be a part of a transaction like… pic.twitter.com/W2Z8peo79V – 9:56 AM
The Sixers are making an aggressive push to acquire Jrue Holiday, per @ShamsCharania on @PatMcAfeeShow (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…):
“Philadelphia has interest in him, and Philadelphia is going to be going hard at him. So, James Harden would have to be a part of a transaction like… pic.twitter.com/W2Z8peo79V – 9:56 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Also, agree with @johnhollinger’s take today that if you’re the Clippers, why do you want Harden instead of Jrue? You can theoretically just cut out the middle man and get Jrue, whose contract is extendable unlike Harden’s. And similarly to Harden, you’d be bringing him home. – 12:44 AM
Also, agree with @johnhollinger’s take today that if you’re the Clippers, why do you want Harden instead of Jrue? You can theoretically just cut out the middle man and get Jrue, whose contract is extendable unlike Harden’s. And similarly to Harden, you’d be bringing him home. – 12:44 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Also, very strongly agree with @johnhollinger’s take today that if you’re the Clippers, why do you want Harden instead of Jrue? You can just cut out the middle man and get Jrue, whose contract is extendable unlike Harden’s. And similarly to Harden, you’d be bringing him home. – 12:44 AM
Also, very strongly agree with @johnhollinger’s take today that if you’re the Clippers, why do you want Harden instead of Jrue? You can just cut out the middle man and get Jrue, whose contract is extendable unlike Harden’s. And similarly to Harden, you’d be bringing him home. – 12:44 AM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Si eres @LAClippers, ¿traspasas por Jrue Holiday o James Harden?
Me parece que el mercado por La Barba afloja. Capaz que retorne a @Sixers con la cola entre las piernas.
Veremos dónde termina esto. pic.twitter.com/hL9CM78sMW – 7:39 PM
Si eres @LAClippers, ¿traspasas por Jrue Holiday o James Harden?
Me parece que el mercado por La Barba afloja. Capaz que retorne a @Sixers con la cola entre las piernas.
Veremos dónde termina esto. pic.twitter.com/hL9CM78sMW – 7:39 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Heat not expected to pursue James Harden after missing out on Damian Lillard, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/heat-… – 7:06 PM
Heat not expected to pursue James Harden after missing out on Damian Lillard, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/heat-… – 7:06 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Heat is not expected to pursue James Harden after missing out on Damian Lillard, per @flasportsbuzz and @Anthony_Chiang (miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…). pic.twitter.com/Z1UfbPi4sA – 5:16 PM
The Heat is not expected to pursue James Harden after missing out on Damian Lillard, per @flasportsbuzz and @Anthony_Chiang (miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…). pic.twitter.com/Z1UfbPi4sA – 5:16 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW from @Anthony_Chiang and me: What’s next for Heat after not trading for Lillard. Updates for those who have asked about Harden, Holiday. And more insight on why talks stalled with Blazers: miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 4:44 PM
NEW from @Anthony_Chiang and me: What’s next for Heat after not trading for Lillard. Updates for those who have asked about Harden, Holiday. And more insight on why talks stalled with Blazers: miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 4:44 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
There is a Harden-Brogdon-Hield-Siakam-Lowry-Holiday super trade floating in the ether and I want to see it happen – 3:26 PM
There is a Harden-Brogdon-Hield-Siakam-Lowry-Holiday super trade floating in the ether and I want to see it happen – 3:26 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most playoff points by an active player with 0 championships:
3,637 — James Harden
2,981 — Chris Paul
2,845 — Russell Westbrook
2,534 — Jimmy Butler
Who is most likely to get a ring? pic.twitter.com/5djMKQnWtx – 1:31 PM
Most playoff points by an active player with 0 championships:
3,637 — James Harden
2,981 — Chris Paul
2,845 — Russell Westbrook
2,534 — Jimmy Butler
Who is most likely to get a ring? pic.twitter.com/5djMKQnWtx – 1:31 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Ever since Jimmy Butler was acquired in 2019, these are the guards the Miami Heat were interested in but didn’t land:
– Damian Lillard
– Donovan Mitchell
– Bradley Beal
– Chris Paul
– Zach LaVine
– James Harden
– Kyrie Irving pic.twitter.com/I8IiS9vB12 – 11:31 AM
Ever since Jimmy Butler was acquired in 2019, these are the guards the Miami Heat were interested in but didn’t land:
– Damian Lillard
– Donovan Mitchell
– Bradley Beal
– Chris Paul
– Zach LaVine
– James Harden
– Kyrie Irving pic.twitter.com/I8IiS9vB12 – 11:31 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
James Harden
Damian Lillard
Chris Paul
Russell Westbrook
Which NBA legend would you like to see winning a ring first? – 10:45 AM
James Harden
Damian Lillard
Chris Paul
Russell Westbrook
Which NBA legend would you like to see winning a ring first? – 10:45 AM
More on this storyline
Clutch Points: “There’s a good chance [Jrue Holiday] moves before media day on Monday. The Clippers have interest… [Sixers] is going to be going hard at him so James Harden would have to be part of a transaction like that.” – @ShamsCharania 👀 (via @PatMcAfeeShow) pic.twitter.com/o1CoqyrVOi -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / September 29, 2023
“James Harden still wants a trade and I think he wants a trade to the Clippers.. The Sixers aren’t really sure if he’s gonna report to training camp next week and we’ll see what happens there” ~ @ShamsCharania #PMSLive -via Twitter / September 29, 2023