NBA: James Harden picking up option; trade next — reports

Philadelphia 76ers celebrity James Harden is choosing up his $35.6 million choice for 2023-24 and can work with the workforce on discovering a commerce, ESPN and The Athletic reported Thursday.

The Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns are anticipated to be suitors, per the experiences.

The 76ers don’t see a long-term future with Harden, per The Athletic report. His 1½-season run with the Sixers is all however over.

Harden, 33, averaged 21.0 factors, 10.7 assists and 6.1 rebounds in 58 video games for the Sixers this previous season.

The 10-time All-Star owns profession averages of 24.7 factors, 7.0 assists and 5.6 rebounds in 1,000 video games (786 begins) with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Rockets, Brooklyn Nets and 76ers.

Harden got here to the Sixers within the deal that despatched Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and Andre Drummond to the Brooklyn Nets.

The Sixers misplaced to the Boston Celtics within the Eastern Conference semifinals, prompting the membership to fireplace Doc Rivers. The 76ers named Nick Nurse coach on June 1. — Field Level Media/Reuters