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Phenom wrote: ↑Mon Feb 02, 2026 10:33 pm Clippers closing in on a deal for Darius Garland for James Harden. Didn't see that coming. Apparently Harden wants a change of scenery.

Lipoli390 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 12:29 am

Phenom wrote: ↑Mon Feb 02, 2026 10:33 pm Clippers closing in on a deal for Darius Garland for James Harden. Didn't see that coming. Apparently Harden wants a change of scenery.

I didn't see that one coming either. But James Harden always seems to want a change in scenery.

kekgeek wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 8:37 am Wolves discussing a Randle for Harden swap

Q-is-here wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 8:43 am

kekgeek wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 8:37 am Wolves discussing a Randle for Harden swap

Heh, I figured they'd jump in the action here! That's why I didn't update Harden's status on my latest Guard post with the Garland rumours swirling. The fat lady hasn't sung yet!

(Harden is a tough one to root for, but no doubt brings a skill-set that would help immensely on offense. He will actually find Rudy when he's wide open and can put the ball in a place that Rudy can catch).

Phenom wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 9:02 am

Q-is-here wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 8:43 am

kekgeek wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 8:37 am Wolves discussing a Randle for Harden swap

Heh, I figured they'd jump in the action here! That's why I didn't update Harden's status on my latest Guard post with the Garland rumours swirling. The fat lady hasn't sung yet!

(Harden is a tough one to root for, but no doubt brings a skill-set that would help immensely on offense. He will actually find Rudy when he's wide open and can put the ball in a place that Rudy can catch).

I had read this morning that Harden is interested in Minnesota but the Wolves were not but maybe that is when compared to Giannis.

I think the appeal of Harden for Julius is the OKC matchup. While the Wolves have won 2 of 3, Julius seems to just smash his head against the wall when he plays them. Harden with Ant would give the OKC perimeter defenders more to think about.

Acquiring him wouldn't necessarily preclude a Giannis trade in the future either.

AbeVigodaLive wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 9:34 am

Phenom wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 9:02 am

Q-is-here wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 8:43 am

Heh, I figured they'd jump in the action here! That's why I didn't update Harden's status on my latest Guard post with the Garland rumours swirling. The fat lady hasn't sung yet!

(Harden is a tough one to root for, but no doubt brings a skill-set that would help immensely on offense. He will actually find Rudy when he's wide open and can put the ball in a place that Rudy can catch).

I had read this morning that Harden is interested in Minnesota but the Wolves were not but maybe that is when compared to Giannis.

I think the appeal of Harden for Julius is the OKC matchup. While the Wolves have won 2 of 3, Julius seems to just smash his head against the wall when he plays them. Harden with Ant would give the OKC perimeter defenders more to think about.

Acquiring him wouldn't necessarily preclude a Giannis trade in the future either.

Harden would be quite the choice for a team looking for a way over the proverbial playoff hump.