We missed out on Dame so it’s time to pivot. The Clippers don’t even want to throw in Mann to get Harden so we can swoop in and get him for cheap.
PHI:
- Get two rotation players for a player that doesn’t want to be there (also Nurse is familiar with their games)
- Trent can space the floor around Embiid and Maxey.
TOR:
- We trade 3 expirings for 1 (+ Springer).
- We actually get a PG that can shoot. The main problem with Gary is that he wasn’t a playmaker. Harden (while not the same player) can still pass and shoot, which is what we need.
- This allows us to shift Schroeder to the bench to run the 2nd unit and help the young guys develop.
- Our starting lineup now has 2.5 shooters (Harden, OG, Siakam) which helps our spacing.
Moreover he would refuse to show up or play for a non contender. The only quality Harden a team would get would be in LA or Miami. He would force his way out just like he’s done with every team he has been on.
He’d still be a better fit for us this year over Trent and Boucher.