Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden remains in limbo, with ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reporting that the team has ended trade talks involving the disgruntled star. The Sixers have been in talks with the Los Angeles Clippers -- Harden's preferred destination -- but nothing has come to fruition. Sources have also told Wojnarowski that Harden is unhappy with Sixers president Daryl Morey over the lack of a long-term maximum-level contract offer. Meanwhile, The Athletic's Sam Amick has reported that Harden has no intention to attend the Sixers training camp. Things have gotten very messy in Philadelphia after Harden opted in for the final year of his contract, and a solution to the situation doesn't appear to be close.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden still stands by his trade request and Daryl Morey remains in trade discussions with mainly the Los Angeles Clippers. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, those discussions are expected to pick up again soon. Terance Mann remains one of the keys to a deal between the two sides and neither one of them are in a rush to get anything done. There aren't any signs of how long it could take to finally get an agreement.

According to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, talks between the 76ers and Clippers surrounding guard James Harden are still ongoing. Everyone knows the former MVP doesn't want to be in Philadelphia, giving LA an edge in discussions. But president of basketball operations Daryl Morey isn't budging on what he wants back while also hoping to convince Harden to stay in Philadelphia. At any rate, the 33-year-old is still a productive fantasy option, averaging 21.0 points, 10.7 assists, and 6.1 rebounds in 58 games last season, so getting a player of his caliber in return would be difficult. That said, he may report to training camp to avoid losing money. However, it will take a miracle for Harden to remain on the team, although anything can happen in the next few months.

As Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden continues waiting to see if his trade request will be fulfilled, it seems his preferred landing spot is in no hurry to obtain his services. Kyle Neubeck of the Philly Voice hears that the Los Angeles Clippers "have been fairly unserious about what they're willing to give up in order to acquire him". Harden compiled 21.0 points, 10.7 assists, and 6.1 rebounds in 36.8 minutes per game over 58 contests in 2022-2023. The 10-time All-Star remains a highly valuable asset, but injuries have begun to limit his availability in recent years. Harden leads the NBA in total minutes played (28,879) since 2012-2013, so he carries a ton of mileage on his 33-year-old body.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden still hasn't changed his mind about a trade and Daryl Morey is committed to finding a deal good enough to get him out of town. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, however, the veteran superstar is still expected to report to training camp if he hasn't been dealt by October 2. Harden's antics are infamous at this point when he mentally quits on a team, so this doesn't seem like much of a good thing if he's at training camp. Showing up out of shape, causing a distraction, and forcing an even lower return could be in the plan again.

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey is trying to accommodate James Harden's trade request but only at the right price. "If we don't get either a very good player or something we can turn into a very good player, then we're just not going to do it," Morey said to 97.5 The Fanatic. "If James were to turn his mind around, we would all be thrilled. You've heard [Joel Embiid's] comments about that. But at this moment, he prefers to be traded, and we are attempting to honor that." Morey's comments come after reports emerged that the relationship between him and Harden is "broken". Harden is reportedly only interested in a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has been requesting a trade from the organization for weeks. The 33-year-old is extremely upset with how the organization has handled his trade request. The plan was for Harden to opt-in to his player option and he'd work alongside the ownership to find a trade partner. The All-Star guard has said he wants to join the Los Angeles Clippers, but the two sides don't appear to be close on a deal. At this point, Harden has said the relationship between him andthe Sixers ownership is fractured. It remains to be seen how Harden is going to handle training camp, assuming he's still with the Sixers. It's hard to imagine Harden suiting up for the 76ers again.

Guard James Harden has not wavered on his desire to be traded away from the Philadelphia 76ers. Sam Amick of The Athletic reports that the 33-year-old was "upset with how [Daryl] Morey handled his situation heading into possible free agency last month". While Philadelphia seems opposed to offering Harden a long-term deal, the 76ers president also doesn't want to move the perennial All-Star at this time, either. Harden still has his sights set on joining the Los Angeles Clippers despite "sluggish" trade discussions.

According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, there hasn't been any movement surrounding a potential deal for Sixers guard James Harden. The 33-year-old remains adamant he wants out of Philadelphia. However, the team can take its time. Of course, there's always a chance Harden changes his mind and stays with the organization. But with a few months to go before training camp, there should be plenty of updates on this situation.

According to ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey would like to keep guard James Harden on the roster, at least for the 2023-24 campaign. Harden recently opted into his $36.5 million player option with the intent of getting moved to another team. However, Wojnarowski added that a deal involving the 2018 MVP might not happen immediately, mainly with the season months away. Of course, there will be constant updates and rumors surrounding this situation, so Harden's fantasy outlook remains a mystery until managers know where he'll end up.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has decided to opt in to his $36.5 million player option for next season. This was unexpected, as it was assumed Harden would decline his option and become an unrestricted free agent. Instead, he'll opt into the final year of his contract with the Sixers. Instead of staying, Harden and the Sixers will work together on a trade this summer. Harden won't be able to negotiate a new deal with his new team and will have to wait until next summer to become an unrestricted free agent. The Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks have already been mentioned as possible suitors for Harden. The eventual departure of Harden should mean more touches for Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, and De'Anthony Melton.

The Philadelphia 76ers could end up providing guard James Harden with the long-term extension he desires. ESPN's Brian Windhorst believes "they're willing to give him the pay increase up to at the max contract or near the max." The superstar's name has been linked to a Houston Rockets return, "but the 76ers are operating like they've got a good chance to keep James Harden," also according to Windhorst. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski has also stated that Harden is still undecided on his player option as free agency looms. Harden has until Thursday to make a choice, but even if the perennial All-Star declines, he could very well end up back in Philadelphia on a new deal.

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the 76ers are "determined" to keep guard James Harden on the roster. Wojnarowski added that a return to the Rockets and the possibility of a sign-and-trade deal to a team without cap space remain in the equation. The 10-time All-Star averaged 21.0 points and 10.7 assists in 58 games in 2022-23, so he's still productive. But he has battled injuries over the last few seasons, which wasn't the norm during his days in Houston, and he also isn't as impactful offensively. However, Harden probably has a couple more above-average years left, so he'll continue to offer value to fantasy managers.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden could end up staying with the team on a team-friendly deal. The 76ers have their sights set on retaining the 33-year-old superstar's services without delivering a max contract. Kyle Neubeck of the Philly Voice says "it looks increasingly likely that they might be able to make that happen". Reports previously surfaced that the Houston Rockets may have been pushing for a Harden return. However, it seems like the perennial All-Star may be leaning towards re-upping with Philly after all. Harden has a player option for 2023-2024, but the three-time scoring champion seeks some longer-term financial security.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is expected to hit the open market this summer. The two teams that have been mainly linked to Harden are the Sixers and Houston Rockets. However, there are recent reports that the Rockets aren't as interested as many thought they were originally. Honestly, it all comes down to what length of deal the 33-year-old is looking for in free agency. The Sixers don't want to hurt their future by giving Harden a four-year deal. Everyone has seen Harden's struggles in the postseason, so the Sixers don't want to make the big of a commitment. However, it sounds like the organization feels optimistic that Harden will sign a shorter deal in possibly the one or two year range. Realistically, returning to Philly is probably going to be Harden's best chance at competing for a championship next season.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has been heavily linked with a return to the Houston Rockets, but he is now apparently seriously considering remaining with his current team. "There have been some rumbles this week that, despite the undeniably strong lure that a return to Houston holds for Harden, he is said to be giving renewed consideration to staying put," writes Marc Stein on his Substack. The 33-year-old has a big decision to make in a couple of weeks' time when free agency begins. He has a player option for next season but is expected to opt out of it to sign a longer deal.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is expected to opt-out of the final year of his deal and test free agency this summer. The 33-year-old will be one of the bigger names available in free agency, but that doesn't mean Harden will have a lot of suitors. In fact, it sounds like the 76ers and Houston Rockets are the two main teams interested in Harden. However, reports are that the Rockets are unsure about bringing back Harden. This team is multiple pieces away from contending. Harden is going to command $45-50 million per season, which means the Rockets won't be able to do much else in free agency. That being said, the Rockets might lean towards signing a handful of veterans over Harden. Going back to the Sixers might be Harden's best chance at getting a significant payday while also contending for a title.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, guard James Harden is expected to either re-sign with Philadelphia or return to Houston. While the update provides some clarity on Harden's future, nobody will know for sure until at least July. The 33-year-old finished the 2022-23 campaign by averaging 21.0 points, 10.7 assists, and 1.2 steals. He also shot 38.5% from deep, the second-high mark of his career. However, Harden has battled injuries over the years, recently suiting up for only 58 games last season. That said, the veteran likely has a few potent seasons left in the tank, although he'll probably never re-enter the MVP conversation.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden still has to make a big decision this off-season and the team's new head coach is going to make his pitch. During his introductory press conference, Nick Nurse said that he hopes Harden will return and run it back alongside Joel Embiid. Nurse also said that they offer him the best chance at winning it all. There have been a lot of conflicting reports on Harden's train of thought, so it was only a matter of time until Nurse was asked about it. The silver lining if Harden does walk away is the rumor that Fred VanVleet could be his replacement after some salary cap gymnastics.

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking at Toronto's Fred VanVleet as a potential replacement for James Harden, reports NBA insider Brett Siegel. Harden has a $35.64 million player option for next season, but it's widely believed that he will decline it and could see his future away from Philadelphia. VanVleet also has a player option for next season and is expected to opt out of it to become an unrestricted free agent. The 76ers have just hired VanVleet's former coach Nick Nurse and the 29-year-old guard could be very interested in a reunion after the pair worked well together in Toronto, winning a championship in 2019. However, Siegel adds that Philadelphia's financial situation means that the club will have to do a lot of maneuvering if it wants to sign VanVleet outright.