It seems that everyone has an opinion about the current situation with James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Some people believe that Harden hasn’t handled things well, while others think he has been well within his rights.
Everyone agrees on one thing: the Sixers are in a tough spot.
Former NBA player Paul Pierce gave his two cents on the situation on Twitter.
He said: “James Harden has put Philly in a very uncomfortable position. What would you do if you were Daryl Morey?”
James Harden has put Philly in a very uncomfortable position. What would you do if you were Daryl Morey ?
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) August 16, 2023
He then went on: “You can’t just trade him anywhere. What team make most [sense] for him to play for?”
You can’t just trade him anywhere . What team make most since for him to play for ?
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) August 16, 2023
This is a question that many NBA fans are asking right now.
What is Morey supposed to do?
Does he hold onto Harden despite him being unhappy and see if he can convince him to participate in training camp and then suit up in the fall?
Or does he just cut his losses and trade him away now, trying to get the most value for him?
Harden has said that he only wants to play for the Los Angeles Clippers, but the Sixers haven’t received an offer that they like from that team.
Will any other franchise in the NBA step up and give Philadelphia what they desire?
The chances of that are even less now that this situation has become such a mess and Harden has been so public about his disdain for Morey.
Many other teams might shy away from acquiring Harden for fear that he could act the same way with them in the future.
Some analysts have said that Harden’s trade value was lukewarm even before this blowup with the Sixers.
So, what happens now and what is Morey supposed to do?
Pierce is right: he is in a very uncomfortable position.
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