Rumors have been swirling all year long that the Philadelphia 76ers could lose James Harden once the 2023 NBA Free Agency opens, and that chatter is starting to heat up.
The likelihood of Harden opting out of his player option for next season to hit the market is strong, and if it does come to fruition, here are three teams who could steal him from Philadelphia.
No. 1 – Los Angeles Lakers
By far, the Los Angeles Lakers are the most out-there name in terms of terms that could lure Harden away from the 76ers, but they are worth mentioning.