Source: https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-jrue-holiday-damian-lillard-trade-bucks-blazers-20230927.html
> Now, after this deal, one has to wonder how long the Sixers will hold onto their own disgruntled point, James Harden. A source confirmed the team is interested in acquiring Holiday from the Blazers. That move would somewhat narrow the championship gap the Bucks created with the acquisition of Lillard.
> The move would also be a homecoming for Holiday, who the Sixers acquired with the 17th pick in the 2009 NBA draft. The Sixers traded the point guard to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Nerlens Noel and a 2014 first-round pick on July 12, 2013 as “The Process” was in its infantry.
> Holiday, 33, is a two-time All-Star and a five-team All-Defensive performer. He averaged 19.3 points, 7.4 assists and 1.2 steals this past season and has created a reputation as one of the NBA’s best defenders, which would buoy a Sixers team that has struggled to contain on the perimeter. For the Sixers part, they tried to re-acquire Holiday on multiple occasions during his tenure with the New Orleans Pelicans, according to sources.
> Holiday has two years and $72.3 million left on his contract. He’s set to make a base salary of $34.9 million this season. With incentives, Holiday could make $36.8 million. He has a player option for a base salary of $37.2 million next season. He picked up his player option for $35.6 million in June.
> Harden, who no longer wants to play for the Sixers, would be swapped for Holiday in the deal. With uncertainty currently surrounding his status, Harden could become a distraction if he shows up for Monday’s Media Day and next week’s training camp. So the team would benefit from making a deal with the Blazers for Holiday before Monday. According to reports, Portland is not done dealing.
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What a nothing article. Just throwing stats into a Kyle report. Clearly harden would be going elsewhere, not Portland
Oh it definitely ain’t happening if Keith says it will
It’d have to be Harden + something more
Makes no sense for Portland unless they’re getting additional assets given all they’re gonna do is re-route Harden elsewhere.
Filip Petrusev could be on Portland’s radar. A stretch C-F on a rookie contract. Adds something Ayton doesn’t.
Ffs Daryl earn your paycheck
I can’t see a single reason why Portland would want to bring in Harden. They have a promising group of young guards including Scoot, who needs the ball in his hands. Bring in Harden to pound the ball for 15 seconds every possession makes no sense, unless they would want to flip him for assets in a 3 team trade.
Harden to LAC, assets to Portland, Jrue back home to complete the process
JRUE II: THE RETURN OF JRUE
I’d be pretty happy with this. We get rid of Harden’s bum ass and bring in a tough defender who pairs well with Maxey. I’d love this, frankly.
Perfect backcourt partner for Maxey. Make it so Morey.
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This would be the best outcome this off-season probably. Hopefully we can get rid of Tobias too.
Harden for Jrue and Tobias for Levine. Let’s go.
Holiday would be a fantastic return for Harden. He’s not as good an offensive player, but a much better defender and infinitely better teammate and locker room guy who would fit perfectly next to Maxey. Bring him home, Daryl.
This may be a dumb question but is there any world where Harden stays and is happy and we trade for Jrue? Is this feasible? I don’t think we are a better team without harden if he decides he wants to play for us.
Daryl you better fucking make this happen