The Suns buying and selling veteran Chris Paul for 10-time All-Star James Harden is one thing that has been quietly circulated in league circles, Yahoo Sports activities’ Jake Fischer reviews.
It was already reported in Mid Could that Phoenix was on Harden’s radar so a Harden-Paul swap might be a possible possibility, as Fischer discusses.
“After which there’s the thought of Phoenix exchanging Paul for James Harden, which has quietly circulated round some league personnel for the reason that NBA Draft Mix in Chicago,” Fischer wrote. “A reunion between Harden and Kevin Durant makes for nice fodder, and the bearded level guard may feasibly choose up his 2023-24 participant possibility on the situation Philadelphia trades him to the Suns.
“You might keep in mind Paul pulled that actual maneuver to affix Harden in Houston in 2017. Harden, although, stands to realize fairly a bit extra financially from both staying pat with the 76ers or returning to the Rockets and their $60-plus million in ready cap house.”
The 76ers are restricted of their improve choices over the summer season as they attempt to construct round common season MVP Joel Embiid.
Different choices embody maintaining Harden and him and Embiid attempting to get out of the dreaded first-round of the postseason or buying and selling away younger belongings like Tyrese Maxey and even Tobias Harris.
If Kevin Durant and James Harden did reunite, would there be any unhealthy blood between the 2 left over from their Brooklyn days?
Solely time will inform the destiny of Paul and Harden however till then, the rumors can be relentless!
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