The Philadelphia 76ers are interested in trading for Houston Rockets guard James Harden, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. This is no surprise. All teams are interested in perennial MVP candidates.
This report does give us some insight into what Daryl Morey might be thinking as he embarks on his new role as president of basketball operations for the Sixers. Morey, the former general manager of the Rockets, must have complete faith in Harden, a bona fide superstar who has failed to deliver a Finals appearance. He also must not have the same faith in the star tandem of 76ers teammates Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid.