Clippers, 76ers remain far apart on James Harden trade
The Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers continue to be at a stalemate with their discussions on a James Harden trade as both sides are firm in what they are offering and what they want. Harden has been away from the Sixers for 10 days and reported back to the team shortly before their flight to Milwaukee for their opening night. “We know he wants a trade,” said Adrian Wojnarowski on his podcast. “He’s made it pretty clear he was not going to make this easy on Philly if he didn’t get the trade. It hasn’t happened. It’s nowhere close. It is nowhere in range. Just those talks are nowhere between Philly and the Clippers. There’s a wide gulf between those two organizations. “The Clippers believe they’ve made, by far, the best offer for James Harden. The only real serious offer for James Harden.
Source: RealGM
Source: RealGM
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
NBA predictions: Sixers suffer second-round exit, Tyrese Maxey flourishes, and James Harden is moved inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer #NBA – 2:40 PM
NBA predictions: Sixers suffer second-round exit, Tyrese Maxey flourishes, and James Harden is moved inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer #NBA – 2:40 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Will be live with @DerekBodnerNBA at 2:30 talking, what else, more James Harden drama!
We will also do Sixers predictions and look ahead to the opener against Milwaukee.
Join us: youtube.com/live/Y_Vx1Rx_r… pic.twitter.com/tHQXO0jGo1 – 2:20 PM
Will be live with @DerekBodnerNBA at 2:30 talking, what else, more James Harden drama!
We will also do Sixers predictions and look ahead to the opener against Milwaukee.
Join us: youtube.com/live/Y_Vx1Rx_r… pic.twitter.com/tHQXO0jGo1 – 2:20 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Doc Rivers explains ‘honest’ relationship with James Harden: ‘It’s probably why I’m doing TV’
cbssports.com/nba/news/doc-r… – 2:07 PM
Doc Rivers explains ‘honest’ relationship with James Harden: ‘It’s probably why I’m doing TV’
cbssports.com/nba/news/doc-r… – 2:07 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Updated story here with quotes from Nick Nurse on James Harden rejoining the Sixers today, staying back for their season-opening road trip.
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 1:47 PM
Updated story here with quotes from Nick Nurse on James Harden rejoining the Sixers today, staying back for their season-opening road trip.
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 1:47 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Sixers’ James Harden has been spotted! Update on his status before Thursday’s opener nj.com/sports/2023/10… – 1:31 PM
Sixers’ James Harden has been spotted! Update on his status before Thursday’s opener nj.com/sports/2023/10… – 1:31 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Asked whether he has confidence that James Harden won’t need more time away from the team in the future, Nick Nurse says “we really don’t know.”
Clip below. We’ll have the full press availability up on the @PHLY_Sports YouTube channel shortly.
youtube.com/@PHLY_Sports pic.twitter.com/9qPlmJAtfK – 1:18 PM
Asked whether he has confidence that James Harden won’t need more time away from the team in the future, Nick Nurse says “we really don’t know.”
Clip below. We’ll have the full press availability up on the @PHLY_Sports YouTube channel shortly.
youtube.com/@PHLY_Sports pic.twitter.com/9qPlmJAtfK – 1:18 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Nick Nurse says “we are in ramp up phase, again” with James Harden.
Harden will work out with Blue Coats players and two-way guys while team travels, according to Nurse pic.twitter.com/Y9Eu6Gnssj – 12:59 PM
Nick Nurse says “we are in ramp up phase, again” with James Harden.
Harden will work out with Blue Coats players and two-way guys while team travels, according to Nurse pic.twitter.com/Y9Eu6Gnssj – 12:59 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie discussed why Brooklyn needs All-Star seasons from Ben Simmons and Mikal Bridges, why Nic Claxton can get $100 million, why Cam Thomas can win Sixth Man of the Year, Dinwiddie’s free agency, the James Harden era, and more.
👉🏼 hoopshype.com/lists/nets-spe… pic.twitter.com/ZN3XenHxB3 – 12:37 PM
Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie discussed why Brooklyn needs All-Star seasons from Ben Simmons and Mikal Bridges, why Nic Claxton can get $100 million, why Cam Thomas can win Sixth Man of the Year, Dinwiddie’s free agency, the James Harden era, and more.
👉🏼 hoopshype.com/lists/nets-spe… pic.twitter.com/ZN3XenHxB3 – 12:37 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
NBA predictions: Sixers suffer second-round exit, Tyrese Maxey flourishes, and James Harden is moved inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer #BrotherlyLove – 12:28 PM
NBA predictions: Sixers suffer second-round exit, Tyrese Maxey flourishes, and James Harden is moved inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer #BrotherlyLove – 12:28 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
James Harden returns to 76ers practice, will not play in opener. With his trade talks stalled, it’s unclear if and when he might take the court for the 76ers.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/james… – 12:15 PM
James Harden returns to 76ers practice, will not play in opener. With his trade talks stalled, it’s unclear if and when he might take the court for the 76ers.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/james… – 12:15 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Harden was not among the Sixers players on the floor doing post-practice shooting drills when the media was let in the gym. – 11:59 AM
Harden was not among the Sixers players on the floor doing post-practice shooting drills when the media was let in the gym. – 11:59 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Sixers’ James Harden returns to practice, but won’t travel with team for NBA season opener vs. Bucks
cbssports.com/nba/news/sixer… – 11:50 AM
Sixers’ James Harden returns to practice, but won’t travel with team for NBA season opener vs. Bucks
cbssports.com/nba/news/sixer… – 11:50 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Harden really took a week and a half off and then showed up with his bags packed like nothing happened like he’s George Costanza – 11:48 AM
Harden really took a week and a half off and then showed up with his bags packed like nothing happened like he’s George Costanza – 11:48 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
James Harden hasn’t practiced with Sixers since October 15 and plan is allowing him to stay at Camden practice facility and work with team development staff to get the live action necessary to get him playing games once Sixers return from Milwaukee-Toronto trip, sources said. – 11:31 AM
James Harden hasn’t practiced with Sixers since October 15 and plan is allowing him to stay at Camden practice facility and work with team development staff to get the live action necessary to get him playing games once Sixers return from Milwaukee-Toronto trip, sources said. – 11:31 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
James Harden returns to Sixers practice ahead of opener against Milwaukee Bucks inquirer.com/sixers/james-h… via @phillyinquirer – 11:25 AM
James Harden returns to Sixers practice ahead of opener against Milwaukee Bucks inquirer.com/sixers/james-h… via @phillyinquirer – 11:25 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
James Harden had intention of traveling to Milwaukee for the season opener but the 76ers believed it would be too much of a disruption, so he stays back in Philly, sources tell @YahooSports – 11:23 AM
James Harden had intention of traveling to Milwaukee for the season opener but the 76ers believed it would be too much of a disruption, so he stays back in Philly, sources tell @YahooSports – 11:23 AM
Michael Dugat @mdug
I don’t know why any team would give anything of value for Harden at this point
Of course, I thought the same thing with Kyrie last year, sooooo … – 11:02 AM
I don’t know why any team would give anything of value for Harden at this point
Of course, I thought the same thing with Kyrie last year, sooooo … – 11:02 AM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is expected to travel with the team to Milwaukee today but will not play on Thursday against Bucks, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. – 10:50 AM
Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is expected to travel with the team to Milwaukee today but will not play on Thursday against Bucks, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. – 10:50 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
A source confirmed that James Harden is back at the Sixers practice facility for today’s practice. He had been away since Oct. 15 for what the team called a personal reason. – 10:48 AM
A source confirmed that James Harden is back at the Sixers practice facility for today’s practice. He had been away since Oct. 15 for what the team called a personal reason. – 10:48 AM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Can confirm that James Harden is back in Philly at the Sixers’ facility and is expected to be at today’s practice before the team leaves for Milwaukee for tomorrow’s opener against the Bucks. – 10:43 AM
Can confirm that James Harden is back in Philly at the Sixers’ facility and is expected to be at today’s practice before the team leaves for Milwaukee for tomorrow’s opener against the Bucks. – 10:43 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
A sources confirmed that James Harden is back at the Sixers practice facility for today’s practice. He had been away since Oct. 15 for what the team called a personal reason. – 10:43 AM
A sources confirmed that James Harden is back at the Sixers practice facility for today’s practice. He had been away since Oct. 15 for what the team called a personal reason. – 10:43 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Live on @RunItBackFDTV: James Harden rejoins the 76ers.
Harden is set to restart his ramp-up process and is not expected to play in opener vs. Bucks on Thursday, sources say. pic.twitter.com/Aw6szM0vAO – 10:42 AM
Live on @RunItBackFDTV: James Harden rejoins the 76ers.
Harden is set to restart his ramp-up process and is not expected to play in opener vs. Bucks on Thursday, sources say. pic.twitter.com/Aw6szM0vAO – 10:42 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
James Harden is back at 76ers practice today, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/4KhWWdJU7j – 10:29 AM
James Harden is back at 76ers practice today, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/4KhWWdJU7j – 10:29 AM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
James Harden is back in Philadelphia pic.twitter.com/XuyxWHWBfP – 10:22 AM
James Harden is back in Philadelphia pic.twitter.com/XuyxWHWBfP – 10:22 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
After 10 days away, James Harden has reported back to the Philadelphia 76ers for practice today, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 10:20 AM
After 10 days away, James Harden has reported back to the Philadelphia 76ers for practice today, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 10:20 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: James Harden has returned to Philadelphia’s facility as the Sixers prepare for practice prior to today’s flight to Milwaukee for opening night. – 10:19 AM
ESPN Sources: James Harden has returned to Philadelphia’s facility as the Sixers prepare for practice prior to today’s flight to Milwaukee for opening night. – 10:19 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
NBA predictions: Sixers suffer second-round exit, Tyrese Maxey flourishes, and James Harden is moved inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 9:07 AM
NBA predictions: Sixers suffer second-round exit, Tyrese Maxey flourishes, and James Harden is moved inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 9:07 AM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
New BS Podcast!
—Opening Night thoughts: Jokic! Booker! CP3? KD? Klay?
—Doc Rivers (1st of many times this season BTW) on Jrue Holiday, Riley 101, 1st-year coaches, LeBron Year 21, Tyrese Maxey, Donald Sterling, Ben Simmons, the Harden Saga + Tyson Bagent
spotify.link/4yIBFAc4aEb – 2:21 AM
New BS Podcast!
—Opening Night thoughts: Jokic! Booker! CP3? KD? Klay?
—Doc Rivers (1st of many times this season BTW) on Jrue Holiday, Riley 101, 1st-year coaches, LeBron Year 21, Tyrese Maxey, Donald Sterling, Ben Simmons, the Harden Saga + Tyson Bagent
spotify.link/4yIBFAc4aEb – 2:21 AM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
What’s the latest on the James Harden trade talks?
@sam_amick shares what the Clippers and Sixers are thinking. He also clarifies that Terance Mann isn’t untouchable; the Clippers just aren’t willing to package him with an unprotected first and first-round pick swap: pic.twitter.com/W5iSgsWMTF – 7:21 PM
What’s the latest on the James Harden trade talks?
@sam_amick shares what the Clippers and Sixers are thinking. He also clarifies that Terance Mann isn’t untouchable; the Clippers just aren’t willing to package him with an unprotected first and first-round pick swap: pic.twitter.com/W5iSgsWMTF – 7:21 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
James Harden lost trust in Sixers front office and doesn’t believe relationship can be mended inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 7:11 PM
James Harden lost trust in Sixers front office and doesn’t believe relationship can be mended inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 7:11 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
James Harden doesn’t want drama. He just wants out of an irreparable situation. inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 7:10 PM
James Harden doesn’t want drama. He just wants out of an irreparable situation. inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 7:10 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers president Daryl Morey faces career-defining season as James Harden saga looms over his legacy inquirer.com/sixers/daryl-m… via @phillyinquirer – 7:09 PM
Sixers president Daryl Morey faces career-defining season as James Harden saga looms over his legacy inquirer.com/sixers/daryl-m… via @phillyinquirer – 7:09 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Are the James Harden rumors affecting the Los Angeles Clippers?
@EricPincus says that during the preseason, he sensed some “tension” and that the Harden saga is “hanging over the team” and “permeating the locker room a bit.” WATCH: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:38 PM
Are the James Harden rumors affecting the Los Angeles Clippers?
@EricPincus says that during the preseason, he sensed some “tension” and that the Harden saga is “hanging over the team” and “permeating the locker room a bit.” WATCH: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:38 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers coach Nick Nurse talked about having six starters this preseason. Asked Tuesday how he determines who actually gets the five starting spots, he joked “It might be down to five, yeah.”
Nurse was referring to James Harden continuing to be a no-show at practice leading up… pic.twitter.com/I8sSmIi1KW – 4:34 PM
#Sixers coach Nick Nurse talked about having six starters this preseason. Asked Tuesday how he determines who actually gets the five starting spots, he joked “It might be down to five, yeah.”
Nurse was referring to James Harden continuing to be a no-show at practice leading up… pic.twitter.com/I8sSmIi1KW – 4:34 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
NEW @TheCrossover Pod w/@RohanNadkarni: Giannis’s extension, Harden latest, Klay headed to free agency, expectations for Tyler Herro, more: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 4:17 PM
NEW @TheCrossover Pod w/@RohanNadkarni: Giannis’s extension, Harden latest, Klay headed to free agency, expectations for Tyler Herro, more: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 4:17 PM
More on this storyline
“Daryl Morey wants more. Says he has a value on an All-Star guard. I think the way the Clippers look at it is that the market dictates the value. Each side certainly does what is best for them. For the Clippers, that is not including Terance Mann in the deal. That is not including a second first round pick in the deal. That includes not taking on, perhaps, salary in a trade for Harden. For Philly, they said they only want to do a deal that allows them to get the assets to get another high level player to replace James Harden. That’s hard to do. They don’t become available. There’s a reason people don’t want to trade those players. “So Phily has been in no rush to get this deal done. At least on anything but their own terms. But for all the posturing and in-and-out with James Harden in the preseason, the season is starting. They open up Thursday. If the Sixers get to a point where they want to fine, or essentially dock James Harden’s pay. That’s $389,000 per game. We’re not there. “Again, he is on excused leave. The team has been patience with him. I think the league will have some say in that at some point. There is a new Player Participation Rule that is going to be tested in a pretty unique way with the James Harden situation.” -via RealGM / October 25, 2023
Adrian Wojnarowski: While James Harden and the Sixers talked further following practice, plan remains as they discussed earlier today, sources tell ESPN. Instead of going on the opening road-trip, the team directed Harden to report to practice facility and work with development and medical staffs to get ready to begin season as soon as possible. -via Twitter @wojespn / October 25, 2023
Noah Levick: Nick Nurse: James Harden will stay back on the Sixers’ road trip, work to ramp up. Sixers’ medical team will have input on Harden’s availability moving forward, approach is essentially day by day. -via Twitter @NoahLevick / October 25, 2023