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“No Way This Actually Happens Right?”: NBA Fans Shocked as James Harden’s Secret Trade Wish Out in Open

Published 02/10/2022, 1:10 PM EST

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With every passing second, the crucial NBA trade deadline is nearing its dramatic end. It is the last chance for teams to strengthen their squads for the rest of the campaign. One of the most talked about deals at the moment is that of 10-time All-Star James Harden going to the Philadelphia 76ers. As the two franchises continue to discuss matters, NBA fans have been left shocked at Harden’s view on the potential trade.

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The chatter began weeks ago, when it was reported that James Harden was looking for a new fairy tale script. In spite of coming to Brooklyn with the ambition of claiming the elusive crown, things haven’t gone his way. As a result, maybe it is time for him to take the next step in his career.

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This would, however, break up the iconic trio of Durant, Harden, and Kyrie. On the other hand, the possibilities when it comes to a Joel Embiid-James Harden partnership are endless.

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With all the banter, it was still not confirmed as to whether or not the 32-year-old was in favor of the move himself. However, these questions were answered recently, when ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski made a huge claim. He reported that Harden is, in fact, keen on joining Doc Rivers’ side, and hopes that Sixers President Daryl Morey can secure the deal.

With a day to go, all eyes will be on the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers. Subsequently, fans were absolutely astonished after hearing about the intentions of ‘The Beard’. Taking to Twitter, they expressed their disbelief at the deal turning into fruition. While one fan questioned, “No way this actually happens right?” there were several others who were in shock too. Take a look.

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It will be interesting to see how fans react if the Harden to Philly deal goes through. Regardless, the move will alter the outlook of the league. And we can’t wait to see what unfolds in the coming hours!

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Sankalp Harikrishnan is an NBA and Tennis writer at EssentiallySports. He aspires to pursue Sports Journalism and has represented his institution in cricket, badminton, soccer and table tennis. Sankalp idolises Roger Federer and Stephen Curry, and has an inherent love for statistics.
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