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The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to trade guard James Harden to the LA Clippers in a multiplayer deal that includes multiple draft picks, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
According to sources, Marcus Morris, Nic Batum, Robert Covington and KJ Martin are headed to Philadelphia as part of the deal, with the Clippers also receiving PJ Tucker and Filip Petrusev in addition to Harden.
The Clippers are also sending the Sixers an unprotected 2028 first-round pick, two second-round picks and a pick swap, sources told ESPN. And they’re pitching the 76ers another future first-round pick from a third team.
To clear the roster spot needed to complete the trade, the 76ers are waiving veteran guard Danny Green, according to sources.
Harden, 34, requested a trade in June when he elected to exercise his $35.6 million player option for the 2023-24 season. During a promotional appearance in China in August, he repeatedly called 76ers basketball president Daryl Morey a “liar” and admitted earlier this month when he rejoined the team that their relationship was irreparable.
Harden has yet to play for Philadelphia this season, although he sat on the bench with his teammates during Sunday’s game, wearing jeans and a green hoodie after participating in the 76ers’ pregame walkthrough and video session.
Harden was expected to attend practice on Tuesday at the team facility in Camden, New Jersey.
A 10-time All-Star, Harden has been one of the league’s best players over the past decade, winning three scoring titles and the league’s MVP award in 2018. He led the league in assists last season.
Harden, who grew up in Southern California and played at Artesia High School in Lakewood, had expressed a desire to be traded to the Clippers. The move reunites him with Russell Westbrook, his former teammate with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The 76ers (2-1) play the Raptors next Thursday, while the Clippers (2-1) host the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.