Trade Target: James Harden?

Skin · Post #1 » by **Skin** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 6:29 pm

The timing is perfect now for us to get James Harden. He's set on not reporting. The Sixers don't have a lot of offers. Price tag is high, but unlikely crazy high. We have a lot of young assets that still hold value (they might not for long). It's clearly in the mind of our veteran players, that they feel like they are a playoff type team, and getting Harden would solidify that movement. Getting him is not the sexiest name these days. Beal and Dame would've been my personal preference, but Harden may actually be the most ideal.

Should we get James Harden? If you voted yes, what is your trade package? If you voted no, why not?

thelead · Post #2 » by **thelead** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 7:16 pm

A trade centered around AB, Harris, and a future protected pick is all I could get behind if we wanted to go all in. I really dislike Harden’s professionalism so it’s hard for me to even want to give up that much if I’m being honest.

cedric76 · Post #3 » by **cedric76** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 7:25 pm

Lol

Ibtl

Residual-Heat · Post #4 » by **Residual-Heat** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 7:32 pm

thelead wrote:A trade centered around AB, Harris, and a future protected pick is all I could get behind if we wanted to go all in. I really dislike Harden’s professionalism so it’s hard for me to even want to give up that much if I’m being honest.

I wouldnt even give up Okeke and Caleb Houstan for Harden :lol:

. I dont want him anywhere near the Magic.

Skin · Post #5 » by **Skin** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 7:57 pm

Residual-Heat wrote:
thelead wrote:A trade centered around AB, Harris, and a future protected pick is all I could get behind if we wanted to go all in. I really dislike Harden’s professionalism so it’s hard for me to even want to give up that much if I’m being honest.

I wouldnt even give up Okeke and Caleb Houstan for Harden . I dont want him anywhere near the Magic.

I know... part of me feels the same... but outside of personal preference, this starting 5 can contend for a championship imo

Markelle Fultz
James Harden
Franz Wagner
Paolo Banchero
Wendell Carter Jr

VFX · Post #6 » by **VFX** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 8:39 pm

Probably an impossible trade to be honest.
I don't think you could construct a real trade that would be of equal value and money

Also..

No

RookieStar · Post #7 » by **RookieStar** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 9:59 pm

IBTL...

wow I haven't seen that in a while

Ducklett · Post #8 » by **Ducklett** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 9:59 pm

Well, I gotta visit the restroom now. Lunch is coming back.

Skin · Post #9 » by **Skin** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 10:04 pm

Ducklett wrote:Well, I gotta visit the restroom now. Lunch is coming back.

purpleswordfish · Post #10 » by **purpleswordfish** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 10:33 pm

It's an interesting thing to think about, but I can't imagine it's realistic. He wouldn't want to sign back with the Magic, so I think you'd only be trading for a one year rental. Unless the Magic think plugging Harden in would result in a championship, I can't see them even thinking about trading for Harden.

Still fun to think about it.

JF5 · Post #11 » by **JF5** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 11:18 pm

Sure.... I mean this is the year 2012, right?

Residual-Heat · Post #12 » by **Residual-Heat** » Thu Oct 12, 2023 12:03 am

Skin wrote:
Residual-Heat wrote:
thelead wrote:A trade centered around AB, Harris, and a future protected pick is all I could get behind if we wanted to go all in. I really dislike Harden’s professionalism so it’s hard for me to even want to give up that much if I’m being honest.

I wouldnt even give up Okeke and Caleb Houstan for Harden . I dont want him anywhere near the Magic.

I know... part of me feels the same... but outside of personal preference, this starting 5 can contend for a championship imo

Markelle Fultz
James Harden
Franz Wagner
Paolo Banchero
Wendell Carter Jr

He's toxic. Forced a trade in Houston, BKN and now Philly. I dont him or his attitude anywhere near the young guys. He's still a very good offensive player, but the defense is worse than ever. He's 34 and still thinks he's worth the max.

Max Power · Post #13 » by **Max Power** » Thu Oct 12, 2023 12:45 am

Gotta go with no on trading for the beard. Next season he’d demand a trade just like he has his last 3 teams. He’s apparently only interested in getting another scoring title. Our young team is on the way up, we DO need a two guard, but Hardens not that guy.

RookieStar · Post #14 » by **RookieStar** » Thu Oct 12, 2023 3:11 am

How are the strip clubs in Orlando lately?

pepe1991 · Post #15 » by **pepe1991** » Thu Oct 12, 2023 5:57 am

He really trashed his career and legacy.
On court, on offense he is still incredible player but his behavior and offcourt stuff is just too much.

jezzerinho · Post #16 » by **jezzerinho** » Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:36 am

People only reform their behaviour if theres some kind of incentive to do it (or punishment for not doing it). Harden has been able to amass a fortune while behaving outrageously unprofessionally.

Whats in it for him to change? Nobody is holding him to account and u can be sure Orl doesnt have the weight to be the bad cop.

It would be a disaster, even if hed be exactly what we needed on court.

Skybox · Post #17 » by **Skybox** » Thu Oct 12, 2023 11:36 am

He has out-Kyried Kyrie...pass.

so talented...but, I'd rather have an angry competitive Westbrook than a massive disruption like Harden - just wondering when he decides to blow us up each day.

tiderulz · Post #18 » by **tiderulz** » Thu Oct 12, 2023 11:45 am

Skin wrote:
Residual-Heat wrote:
thelead wrote:A trade centered around AB, Harris, and a future protected pick is all I could get behind if we wanted to go all in. I really dislike Harden’s professionalism so it’s hard for me to even want to give up that much if I’m being honest.

I wouldnt even give up Okeke and Caleb Houstan for Harden . I dont want him anywhere near the Magic.

I know... part of me feels the same... but outside of personal preference, this starting 5 can contend for a championship imo

Markelle Fultz
James Harden
Franz Wagner
Paolo Banchero
Wendell Carter Jr

if Harden couldnt contend with Durant, he definitely isnt contending years later with this team

yoyojw17 · Post #19 » by **yoyojw17** » Thu Oct 12, 2023 11:50 am

Talent wise ... For sure.

Personality and team building wise ... He personifies everything that this team doesn't want to be. Lol

So no.

Raidmagic · Post #20 » by **Raidmagic** » Thu Oct 12, 2023 1:10 pm

tiderulz wrote:
Skin wrote:
Residual-Heat wrote:I wouldnt even give up Okeke and Caleb Houstan for Harden . I dont want him anywhere near the Magic.

I know... part of me feels the same... but outside of personal preference, this starting 5 can contend for a championship imo

Markelle Fultz
James Harden
Franz Wagner
Paolo Banchero
Wendell Carter Jr

if Harden couldnt contend with Durant, he definitely isnt contending years later with this team

Well they won 47 games, 2nd in the conference and went to the finals. I'd say he contended with Durant.