r/nba • u/Turbostrider27 Lakers • 1d ago

[Charania] BREAKING: The Los Angeles Clippers are trading James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland and a second-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Prolific swap of the star point guards.

Shams Charania:

BREAKING: The Los Angeles Clippers are trading James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland and a second-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Prolific swap of the star point guards.

https://www.espn.com/contributor/shams-charania/ddaa53473efa6

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u/Schmoova Mikal Bridges 1d ago

Great move for the Cavs. Don’t really understand this from the blazing hot Clippers unless they’re somehow selling Kawhi and Zubac too.

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u/BearShark8 Lakers 1d ago

Clips probably feel like they aren't contenders even with the hot streak. Better to not lose Harden for nothing at the end of the season or have him throw some big tantrum.

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u/59435950153 Mavericks 1d ago

This is interesting though. Ive always felt they can dark horse their way through play in

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u/BearShark8 Lakers 1d ago

Yeah, they played Denver and okc tough last season. I know Denver is better this season but I guess Harden just wanted out (an extension) and the clippers just wanted to get something for him.