Harden trade?

[blazerkor]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30528130/james-harden-houston-rockets-breaking-point

I was in the "even though I despise him, OF COURSE you try to get a package together to get James Harden" camp, but reading this article made me realize that even Dame couldn't rein in this manchild.

However if you do get Houston to agree to taking the right package for him, you could flip Harden for a better fit.

 

[wizenheimer]

However if you do get Houston to agree to taking the right package for him, you could flip Harden for a better fit.

judging by that picture, if you try and flip Harden the only better fit you'll be looking for is a better fitting back brace

 

[riverman]

I don't want Harden anywhere near the Blazers organization. I don't care how talented he is at scoring and selling flops...he's not a winner when it counts and he's too selfish not to mention expensive

 

[Hoopguru]

However if you do get Houston to agree to taking the right package for him, you could flip Harden for a better fit.

Like Buffalo did after we traded Moses Malone.

 

[lawai'a]

judging by that picture, if you try and flip Harden the only better fit you'll be looking for is a better fitting back brace

spanx?

 

[blazerkor]

Like Buffalo did after we traded Moses Malone.

Maybe a little different since the league actually makes money now, superstars aren't traded for just a future first, I wouldn't be in favor of even playing Harden one game let alone two and I think Harden is a bit overvalued around the league while Moses was far too undervalued at the time and went on to prove it.

 

[Voodoo]

Damn did he pull a fatty Felton over the break? Or did his beard just get smaller so he looks fatter by comparison?

 

[Voodoo]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30528130/james-harden-houston-rockets-breaking-point

I was in the "even though I despise him, OF COURSE you try to get a package together to get James Harden" camp, but reading this article made me realize that even Dame couldn't rein in this manchild.

I was too until I saw the picture above, holy shit this guy is ridiculous and faf now.

 

[RR7]

Picture is just a bad angle

 

[Buffalo Custard]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30528130/james-harden-houston-rockets-breaking-point

I was in the "even though I despise him, OF COURSE you try to get a package together to get James Harden" camp, but reading this article made me realize that even Dame couldn't rein in this manchild.

That article should be mandatory reading for anyone lusting to add Harden to their team.

 

[Buffalo Custard]

Picture is just a bad angle

You mean one showing him from the neck down?

 

[Blazinaway]

That article should be mandatory reading for anyone lusting to add Harden to their team.

Wow, don't what this jerk anywhere near the Blazers for any price

 

[oldfisherman]

Saw an interesting Harden trade "idea" to the Pelicans. Pels send Ingram and filler plus draft picks.

No rumor if either team is interested in this trade.

 

[RR7]

You mean one showing him from the neck down?

 

[Orion Bailey]

I dont see any neck...FAF!

 

[KSF-ERIC]

I drove Harden to a hotel last year and I was surprised at how big and imposing he was.

 

[MickZagger]

I dont see any neck...FAF!

Harden at the shoot around photo shoot

 

[perkinsfor3]

I drove Harden to a hotel last year and I was surprised at how big and imposing he was.

Where did you pick him up and did you enjoy it?

 

[Haakzilla]

Forget Choke Harden, let me introduce Chunk Harden...

 

[TheGoldRanger]

Forget Choke Harden, let me introduce Chunk Harden...
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More like James Soften

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

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[calvin natt]

The more I think about this, the more I actually think I would do it. If they could keep Nurk and Dame, yes. They would be all in, a complete bitch to defend and if it doesn’t work they start over. Harden and Dame similar timelines. Both need to win soon so the urgency is there. I can’t stand Harden but every single time I watch him play I’m amazed. Best offensive player in the league.

 

[Cugel]

He would hate playing for portland. Has to be at the bottom of his list with Memphis and Charlotte

 

[calvin natt]

He would hate playing for portland. Has to be at the bottom of his list with Memphis and Charlotte

Generally speaking I agree. But I would guess it’s more mid-tiered. Clock is ticking. If they could keep Nurk, Dame, Covington, Jones, Melo, with Harden, it’s probably as good as it gets for him. If he goes to Philly, what could the sixers offer that doesn’t deplete the team too much?

 

[blazerkor]

Generally speaking I agree. But I would guess it’s more mid-tiered. Clock is ticking. If they could keep Nurk, Dame, Covington, Jones, Melo, with Harden, it’s probably as good as it gets for him. If he goes to Philly, what could the sixers offer that doesn’t deplete the team too much?

Honestly, Simmons and filler. If the Sixers gave up Simmons for Harden then they would take a hit defensively and on the boards but that would be the most potent offense in the league. I think they would move Seth to the bench and start Thybulle with Green playing the 2, I think Harris is a good defender at the 4 and Harden has never played with a big as good as Embiid. They would have Seth, Shake Milton or maybe Maxey, Mike Scott and Howard off the bench... that's pretty deep. Harden would win another MVP and I think the Sixers would have the best record in the East. Could they beat Milwaukee in a seven game, I don't know. After the trade this roster and coach would be better designed for the regular season than the playoffs. I don't think they will beat the team that comes out of the West if they did get past Milwaukee.

 

[Norman Dale]

Things are going to get interesting - https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id...pand-trade-talks-james-harden-preferred-teams

 

[calvin natt]

Honestly, Simmons and filler. If the Sixers gave up Simmons for Harden then they would take a hit defensively and on the boards but that would be the most potent offense in the league. I think they would move Seth to the bench and start Thybulle with Green playing the 2, I think Harris is a good defender at the 4 and Harden has never played with a big as good as Embiid. They would have Seth, Shake Milton or maybe Maxey, Mike Scott and Howard off the bench... that's pretty deep. Harden would win another MVP and I think the Sixers would have the best record in the East. Could they beat Milwaukee in a seven game, I don't know. After the trade this roster and coach would be better designed for the regular season than the playoffs. I don't think they will beat the team that comes out of the West if they did get past Milwaukee.

I just can’t imagine them letting Simmons go I guess. He’s young, already an all star, I dunno. But sure that would be good for Houston.

 

[Norman Dale]

I go back to this - Make your move and give your team a real chance to win a championship; stay the same and you end up with a safe team with no opportunity to even get to the championship.

 

[blazerkor]

What if we were the third team in the Nets trade. The Nets get Harden, we get LeVert, Allen, Dinwiddie and Prince, and Houston gets CJ, Gary, Nurk and picks from Brooklyn. Would you guys like that for us? Would that be a deal that would interest Houston a lot more than what Brooklyn was already offering?

I think we would have to cut Melo or if Houston wanted him in the trade send him on over too. We would have a rotation of:

Dame, LaVert, DJJ, RoCo, Allen, Dinwiddie, Hoodie, Prince, Zach or Giles and Kanter.

I think we would be much much better defensively and more cohesive offensively. The complaint about needing another guy who can get his own shot would be nullified by LaVert, who can break defenders off with his handle, pull up, get to the hoop and is a fantastic passer.

Edit: I know I just broke my pledge to not post CJ trade ideas but I'm really not hating on CJ here, just wondering what others would think of this trade. Sorry.

 

[RR7]

What if we were the third team in the Nets trade. The Nets get Harden, we get LeVert, Allen, Dinwiddie and Prince, and Houston gets CJ, Gary, Nurk and picks from Brooklyn. Would you guys like that for us? Would that be a deal that would interest Houston a lot more than what Brooklyn was already offering?

I think we would have to cut Melo or if Houston wanted him in the trade send him on over too. We would have a rotation of:

Dame, LaVert, DJJ, RoCo, Allen, Dinwiddie, Hoodie, Prince, Zach or Giles and Kanter.

I think we would be much much better defensively and more cohesive offensively. The complaint about needing another guy who can get his own shot would be nullified by LaVert, who can break defenders off with his handle, pull up, get to the hoop and is a fantastic passer.

not including nurk in there