Rival executives believe Nic Claxton could become available, as the Nets quietly gauged his value during the 2021 draft. “But his name keeps popping up.” One Brooklyn source did push back on that notion Tuesday, stating that Harris is not available. “It’s crazy to me he’s their only real three-and-D player,” said one assistant general manager. But Brooklyn has expressed a surprising willingness to discuss sharpshooter Joe Harris, according to rival teams, though he would surely require a pricey offer.
It’s clear these Nets are not the juggernaut title favorite that entered training camp.īrooklyn has been open to discussing trades for Irving, sources told B/R, although none of those calls have seemed to generate significant traction. Yet Brooklyn appears eager to upgrade its roster ahead of the trade deadline and Harden’s impending free agency. If a strong enough deal for Simmons never comes Philadelphia's way this season, there have been ongoing whispers about a free-agency sign-and-trade for Simmons that would allow Harden to join forces with Embiid, and rejoin Daryl Morey.įor now, Brooklyn stands atop the Eastern Conference, and moving Harden for Simmons makes little sense for Sean Marks’ braintrust, especially as Kyrie Irving remains inactive. Philadelphia nearly shipped Simmons to Houston for Harden back in January, an outcome Harden was known around the league to have welcomed. The possibility of landing Harden has quietly hung over the Simmons dynamic all along. James Harden declined a contract extension with Brooklyn earlier this season and would certainly become a key target for the Sixers if he were to reach the open market next summer. Maybe it will be Bradley Beal, who has yet to re-sign in Washington. Philadelphia just needs one other All-Star to seek a new team. Damian Lillard has preached his unwavering commitment to the Portland Trail Blazers, but the Sixers and other teams around the league remain optimistic he could eventually request a trade prior to the 2022-23 season.
Philadelphia has always operated with an expectation that a true star will ultimately become available.
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