The Philadelphia 76ers have concluded their training camp in Colorado Springs, but the biggest news of the week was the ongoing trade talks involving James Harden. The Sixers have been linked to the Houston Rockets superstar for weeks, and the rumors have only intensified as the preseason approaches.
The Sixers are reportedly offering a package of Al Horford, Josh Richardson, and draft picks for Harden. Horford is a veteran center who has been a key contributor for the Sixers since joining the team last season. Richardson is a shooting guard who has been a reliable starter for the team since being acquired from the Miami Heat in 2019.
The Rockets are reportedly looking to get a young player, such as Ben Simmons, as part of any deal. Simmons is a two-time All-Star and one of the best players in the league. However, the Sixers have been unwilling to part with him in any deal.
The Sixers have been one of the most active teams this offseason, adding veterans Dwight Howard and Danny Green to bolster their roster. However, they still need another star to compete with the top teams in the Eastern Conference.
Harden is one of the best players in the league and would be a great addition to the Sixers. He is a three-time scoring champion and would give the team another dynamic scorer to pair with Simmons and Joel Embiid. He is also an excellent playmaker and could help create easy shots for his teammates.
The Sixers are in a unique position as they have the pieces to make a deal for Harden without sacrificing too much of their core. It remains to be seen if they will pull the trigger on a deal before the start of the season, but it appears that they are serious about bringing in another star to help them compete for a championship.
