Sports

James Harden Traded to L.A. Clippers in ‘Blockbuster’ Deal: Report

WELL PLAYED

The trade away from the Philadelphia 76ers has been in the works since July, ESPN reported.

James Harden looks on after the 2023 U.S. Open Cup Final against the Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium.
Megan Briggs/Getty

All-Star guard James Harden is leaving the Philadelphia 76ers for the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a “blockbuster” deal that’s been in the works since July, according to ESPN. Harden’s relationship with the 76ers has been openly contentious at times: In August, he was fined $100,000 for “indicating that he would not perform the services called for under his player contract unless traded to another team.” According to ESPN, the Clippers traded Harden, P.J. Tucker, and Filip Petrusev in exchange for Marcus Morries, Robert Covington, Nic Batum, K.J. Martin, and other draft picks. Harden, who was raised in Southern California, is reportedly “ecstatic” to join the Los Angeles team.

Read it at ESPN