James Harden eyeing second reunion with former NBA MVP to form ULTIMATE SUPER TEAM, claims league Insider
James Harden could opt out of his contract with the 76ers and join forces with Kevin Durant in Phoenix, according to a report.
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Philadelphia 76ers' James Harden (Via Getty Images)
James Harden could reunite with Kevin Durant this summer, but it would mean leaving the 76ers and MVP Joel Embiid. The Phoenix Suns are reportedly one of the teams that Harden is eyeing, along with his old squad, the Houston Rockets, according to Sirius XM/ NBA TV’s host Brian Geltzeiler.
Getzeiler tweeted, “With free agency pending for James Harden, I’m hearing there is another team prominently on is radar in addition to Houston. That team is the Phoenix Suns.“
Harden and Durant were a dynamic duo in Oklahoma City from 2009 to 2012 when they made it to the NBA Finals with Russell Westbrook during their final season together. They lost to the Miami Heat in that series, and Harden was traded to Houston shortly after. They briefly reunited in Brooklyn, when Harden joined the Nets in a blockbuster trade in 2021, that saw them form a scary trio that included Kyrie Irving. But the trio played only 16 games together due to injuries and suspension. Harden forced his way out of Brooklyn and joined the 76ers in 2022.
The Suns already have a talented duo in Durant and Devin Booker, who both had stellar seasons. Durant averaged 29.1 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Booker put up 27.8 points and 5.5 assists per game. Adding Harden would give them a lethal trio of scorers and facilitators that could light up any defense.
James Harden could be the missing piece for the Suns
Harden had another impressive season in Philadelphia, where he teamed up with Embiid to form a dominant inside-outside combo. He averaged 21 points and 10.7 assists per game while shooting 44.1% from the field and 38.5% from beyond the arc. He also has the third-best in the league in terms of assists per game, with 8.3.
The Suns would have to pay a hefty price to land Harden, as they would have to part ways with some of their young players and draft picks and also deal with their salary cap situation. They would also have to figure out how to balance the ball between three stars who are used to being the alpha on their teams.
But if they can make it work, they could create one of the most potent offensive juggernauts in NBA history and challenge for multiple titles in the near future.
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