Daily News | Sixers free-agency primer: After James Harden’s stunning decision, crucial roster-building set to begin
It was long expected that Harden would opt out of the final year of his deal and enter the open market, presumably to choose between returning to the Sixers or heading back to the Houston Rockets. Instead, it’s time for the Sixers to initiate “Scenario B,” which will require more creativity from president of basketball operations Daryl Morey to build out this roster.
The Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks were reported by ESPN on Thursday as early contenders to pursue Harden. The Clippers have two megastars in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George who will be eyeing contract extensions this offseason and also interesting complementary players such as high-upside guard Terance Mann, wing Norman Powell , and Philly native Marcus Morris.
It’s worth remembering when Kevin Durant sent the NBA universe into a frenzy when he requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets the afternoon before last year’s free agency was set to begin. It took until the deadline for the blockbuster with the Phoenix Suns to emerge. So the chance remains that Harden starts the season as a Sixer, and remains one until Morey finds a suitable deal., becoming a contender for quote of the NBA offseason so far.
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