James Harden Plans To Report To Camp, Continue To Pursue Trade To Clippers If No Deal Occurs In Offseason

[RealGM Wiretap]

James Harden remains singularly focused on playing for the Los Angeles Clippers this coming season, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. But sources also add that Harden currently plans to report to training camp with the Philadelphia 76ers if no trade materializes by then.

Harden previously made both the Houston Rockets and Brooklyn Nets feel like they had no option but to trade him previously while in the building.

There have been no substantive trade talks on Harden between the Sixers any any team other than the Clippers. Rival front offices have been briefed that Harden is committed to playing for the Clippers and his camp maintains a confidence he will eventually be traded there.

Via Jake Fischer/Yahoo Sports

[alienpick]

What a child. He could have opted out and tried signing with the Clippers this off-season. He can still join the Clippers next season as a UFA. Man up and play out your commitment. If you can't wait a season, then don't opt in.

If I'm Morey, as he shows up to camp lazy and out of shape, then I send him home to sit on his ass until the trade deadline or the end of the season.

[CJLoizzi]

Lol idk why teams are backing off trading for him just cause he wants to go to the Clippers. They have no cap space and can’t sign him unless he’s traded there so it’s not a legitimate threat.