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According to The Sixer Sense’s Abin Thomas, a situation in which James Harden ends up forming a Boston Celtics Big 4 alongside Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis — an idea originally proposed by Lee Tran of Fadeaway World that would swap the Beard for Malcolm Brogdon and Derrick White — is “tantalizing” but ultimately “fraught” with challenges.
“While the proposed trade is a tantalizing prospect for the Boston Celtics, it is fraught with challenges both in terms of financial dynamics and inter-team relationships,” Thomas said before adding, “it underscores the multifaceted nature of NBA trade scenarios, where strategy, finance, and player sentiments converge.”
From the Houdini’s vantage point, you’d be hard pressed to find Celtics supporters eager to deal White for just about anyone, let alone a player who’s requesting his third trade in three years.
Harden will be dealt, but not to the Boston Celtics.
Of course, the Harden announcement will be released soon, and the Beard will be sporting Clippers colors. Thomas confirms that the Philadelphia 76ers will trade the former MVP, but not to the Celtics.
“Harden’s past trade requests and eventual moves from the Houston Rockets and Brooklyn Nets establish a pattern,” Thomas wrote. “His firm declaration that he will ‘never wear’ a Sixers uniform again strengthens his resolve.” Given these precedents, while a trade to the Celtics appears unlikely, Harden’s eventual departure from the Sixers becomes unavoidable.”
Harden would be a Celtic today if the Sixers were ready to go for a Brogdon-led package that also included Payton Pritchard and future draft picks. However, Philadelphia’s front management is hellbent on getting the greatest possible return, which means Brad Stevens and company will most likely laugh Daryl Morey off the phone after hearing what the Sixers want in exchange for their disgruntled star.