For weeks, the Milwaukee Bucks trade for Damian Lillard has been the buzz of the NBA world. Combining Giannis Antetokounmpo with another superstar player is something that many fans have wanted to see happen for years. In the meantime, though, the Philadelphia 76ers were shopping their disgruntled point guard, James Harden, whose actions and attitude towards the organization had made it difficult for them to find a good suitor.
Well, late Monday night/Tuesday morning (depending on what time zone one lives in), Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that the 76ers had finally reached a trade agreement, sending Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers. This trade teams Harden up with older stars like Kawai Leonard, Russell Westbrook, and Paul George.
BREAKING: The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed on a trade to send guard James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/wAyuJKMfAw
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 31, 2023
After the dust settled (and everyone got some sleep), the final details of the trade emerged and, as it turns out, a former Bucks player is involved.
Former Milwaukee Bucks Forward and NBA Champion PJ Tucker Is Going with James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers
Later on, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that PJ Tucker, who won the 2021 NBA Championship with the Bucks, was being sent to Los Angeles along with Harden. In return, the 76ers received a slew of players and multiple first round draft picks:
BREAKING: The Philadelphia 76ers are trading James Harden and PJ Tucker to the Los Angeles Clippers for Nicolas Batum, Marcus Morris, Robert Covington and KJ Martin, and draft picks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. pic.twitter.com/4gwGJgrYUb
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 31, 2023
The Bucks previously defeated Tucker and the 76ers in their opening game of the 2023-24 NBA season. Harden, who showed up to the airport to fly to Milwaukee with his teammates, was told to go home. He has yet to play in a game this season and has practiced just once with the team since training camp began.
Harden will now join is fourth team in four years. He has one year remaining on his contract, meaning he could join a fifth team in five years next year.
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