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Los Angeles Clippers early favourites to land 76ers James Harden

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 13:42 - 30 June 2023

James Harden is opting into his $35.6 million deal for next season in order to work with the 76ers on a trade out of Philadelphia.

James Harden is once again set to be on the move with the 10-time All-Star opting into his deal for next season with Philadelphia in order to facilitate a trade.

Harden to leave 76ers, Clippers favourite to land him

Both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are said to be on board with the idea of James Harden potentially joining the Clippers, sources tell @sam_amick.

Sources say there is strong optimism on Harden’s side that it will happen.
— The Athletic NBA (@TheAthleticNBA) June 30, 2023

According to The Athletic, the Clippers and the Miami Heat have emerged as suitors for the former MVP with the Clippers looking like strong candidates.

Harden averaged 21 points and 10.7 assists per game last season after being traded from Brooklyn to Philadelphia in 2022.

The 33-year-old signed a two-year, $68,640,000 deal with the 76ers ahead of last season but was unable to prevent his team from falling in the Eastern Conference semifinals to the Celtics.