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Quote from: rhomelmabini on October 31, 2023, 08:53:27 AM

And, that's why Morris wasn't with the team during the last game, the report that he wasn't on the team maybe he was upset he got the news. Well, I'm a Clippers fan but I don't know how they would make this thing work out, their depth is good at least if they have all the healthy players though. I hope Harden just play better now that his wish was fulfilled and he should be or he would just to leave with another team again.

I'm not even sure if their coach is built to handle this many all-stars in one team. The addition of Harden messes up the team chemistry of the three that's been built already.

No, not yet. Let's refrain from drawing conclusions at this point. Even before they acquired Harden through a trade that involved multiple players, they had thoroughly analyzed this factor. They recognized that without changes to the team, reaching the Finals was unlikely. With Harden on board, even in the event of an injury to one of their starters, they still have three, so their main focus now, apart from building team chemistry, is to enhance their second unit.

Speculations and doubts about this trade are not without basis since we know how they usually play and we have the history to refer to. I bet the Nets and 76ers also made a thorough analysis even before they acquired Harden. I'm pretty sure they also thought he would enhance the team and increase their chances of NBA Finals.

Quote from: Russlenat on October 31, 2023, 10:04:53 AM

It's a weird line up if all of them are in the court at the same time but I was thinking maybe it could work if Kahwi and PG will have to focus more on the defensive end while Harden and WB handles offense.

WB to handle the offense? Are you kidding me? No man, he can't shoot.

I knew some of you would isolate WB before I posted that. I'm pretty much aware that he's not the best shooter among the four but he won't be alone in driving the team's offense. I can see him as the main point guard that creates plays and dishes out assists most of the time. That's where he's the most effective and I doubt he'll have complaints. Harden could be the shooting guard while facilitating the ball occasionally.

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Quote from: rhomelmabini on October 31, 2023, 08:53:27 AM

And, that's why Morris wasn't with the team during the last game, the report that he wasn't on the team maybe he was upset he got the news. Well, I'm a Clippers fan but I don't know how they would make this thing work out, their depth is good at least if they have all the healthy players though. I hope Harden just play better now that his wish was fulfilled and he should be or he would just to leave with another team again.

I'm not even sure if their coach is built to handle this many all-stars in one team. The addition of Harden messes up the team chemistry of the three that's been built already.

No, not yet. Let's refrain from drawing conclusions at this point. Even before they acquired Harden through a trade that involved multiple players, they had thoroughly analyzed this factor. They recognized that without changes to the team, reaching the Finals was unlikely. With Harden on board, even in the event of an injury to one of their starters, they still have three, so their main focus now, apart from building team chemistry, is to enhance their second unit.

Quote from: rhomelmabini on October 31, 2023, 08:53:27 AM

It's a weird line up if all of them are in the court at the same time but I was thinking maybe it could work if Kahwi and PG will have to focus more on the defensive end while Harden and WB handles offense.

WB to handle the offense? Are you kidding me? No man, he can't shoot.

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And, that's why Morris wasn't with the team during the last game, the report that he wasn't on the team maybe he was upset he got the news. Well, I'm a Clippers fan but I don't know how they would make this thing work out, their depth is good at least if they have all the healthy players though. I hope Harden just play better now that his wish was fulfilled and he should be or he would just to leave with another team again.

I'm not even sure if their coach is built to handle this many all-stars in one team. The addition of Harden messes up the team chemistry of the three that's been built already.
It's a weird line up if all of them are in the court at the same time but I was thinking maybe it could work if Kahwi and PG will have to focus more on the defensive end while Harden and WB handles offense.

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Quote from: Questat on October 31, 2023, 09:09:31 AM

Philadelphia 76ers traded James Harden to the Clippers.
The league is going to mess up badly with this team. Jarden, Westbrook, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are a very good squad, I hope they can be champions.

You forgot to mention John Wall. I don't really see the Clippers winning a championship, even though they have James Harden now, because they lack solid defense and a reliable center. Maybe they can also sign Dwight Howard since he is available right now (If possible why not). Let's see what happens this season as James Harden and Westbrook were teammates before on the Rockets and OKC. Hopefully, there will be a different outcome. A championship? 😮‍💨

Yes, I forgot John Wall, the squad has some really good names, but championships are not won with names.
Anyway, it looks like it's going to be an exciting league this year.

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Quote from: rhomelmabini on October 31, 2023, 08:53:27 AM

And, that's why Morris wasn't with the team during the last game, the report that he wasn't on the team maybe he was upset he got the news. Well, I'm a Clippers fan but I don't know how they would make this thing work out, their depth is good at least if they have all the healthy players though. I hope Harden just play better now that his wish was fulfilled and he should be or he would just to leave with another team again.

A team with four star players is quite uncommon, and it will be interesting to see how they perform together, especially since all four of them have been the main leaders in their previous teams. Westbrook and Harden have a history of playing together and achieving success. Perhaps this dynamic will work well for the Miami Heat now. However, in my opinion, it would be wise for them to continue considering Kawhi Leonard as their leader, given his consistency and performance within the team.

Don't forget Terrence Mann, who has been performing exceptionally well for the team. He's a young player with a lot of potential and can learn a great deal from the star players he's surrounded by. They say that building good chemistry can be challenging when there are multiple superstars on a team, and that's the task at hand for the Clippers. We'll have to wait and see if it works out. On another note, I'd like to inquire about the rumors regarding the NBA implementing rules to prevent the formation of super teams. Is there any truth to this?

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Quote from: rhomelmabini on October 31, 2023, 08:53:27 AM

And, that's why Morris wasn't with the team during the last game, the report that he wasn't on the team maybe he was upset he got the news. Well, I'm a Clippers fan but I don't know how they would make this thing work out, their depth is good at least if they have all the healthy players though. I hope Harden just play better now that his wish was fulfilled and he should be or he would just to leave with another team again.

A team with four star players is quite uncommon, and it will be interesting to see how they perform together, especially since all four of them have been the main leaders in their previous teams. Westbrook and Harden have a history of playing together and achieving success. Perhaps this dynamic will work well for the Miami Heat now. However, in my opinion, it would be wise for them to continue considering Kawhi Leonard as their leader, given his consistency and performance within the team.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on October 31, 2023, 05:20:58 AM

And here is the deal about the James Harden trade.

James Harden trade: Clippers land 76ers star and PJ Tucker for multiple picks, swap, four veterans

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The Philadelphia 76ers are trading James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Clippers will receive Harden, PJ Tucker and Filip Petrusev while the 76ers will receive an unprotected 2028 first-round pick, two second-round picks, a first-round pick swap, Marcus Morris, Nic Batum, Robert Covington and KJ Martin. Additionally, Wojnarowski is reporting that another first-round pick will be rerouted to the 76ers from a third team. However, we do not know what that team is or what other players might have been involved to land that asset. The 76ers are waiving Danny Green to clear the roster space necessary to make the trade

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/james-harden-trade-clippers-land-76ers-star-and-pj-tucker-for-multiple-picks-swap-four-veterans/

Nic Batum. Oh, what a waste. One of their great defenders. KJ Martin is a young promising talent. Well, I think the Clippers still won this trade. But I do wish it would work out with so many guards on their roster now.
The "Win Now" motto is what Steve Ballmer wants and I do believe this should be it. He already filled his roster with high-paid players so if this still won't work then he might just wave the white flag and start all over again with young players.
I am not really a fan of superstars piling up on one team making it a super team so I don't like it and I believe this will not work out, in my own opinion only.
Well, Harden played with WB and WB played with PG13, who knows, they might build their own chemistry in a short span of time.

Its up to NBA now if they want to let this trade to happen but most provably they allow it to end up the beef between Sixers management and Harden. Now the request of Harden to play at Clippers already happen so let see if he's already fine on his new team since many expect that Clippers became so big now and they have 4 superstars in their team. Most provably their odds to win a championship became more higher since Harden can play point guard to this team and that's what Leonard want.

Although Clippers lost their solid defenders with this trade but since they get harden which can contribute on assist and offense still they are fine with that. There main concern now is they have a lot of players which is ball dominant and they need to make it work together to get better result for this season.

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And, that's why Morris wasn't with the team during the last game, the report that he wasn't on the team maybe he was upset he got the news. Well, I'm a Clippers fan but I don't know how they would make this thing work out, their depth is good at least if they have all the healthy players though. I hope Harden just play better now that his wish was fulfilled and he should be or he would just to leave with another team again.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on October 31, 2023, 05:20:58 AM

And here is the deal about the James Harden trade.

James Harden trade: Clippers land 76ers star and PJ Tucker for multiple picks, swap, four veterans

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The Philadelphia 76ers are trading James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Clippers will receive Harden, PJ Tucker and Filip Petrusev while the 76ers will receive an unprotected 2028 first-round pick, two second-round picks, a first-round pick swap, Marcus Morris, Nic Batum, Robert Covington and KJ Martin. Additionally, Wojnarowski is reporting that another first-round pick will be rerouted to the 76ers from a third team. However, we do not know what that team is or what other players might have been involved to land that asset. The 76ers are waiving Danny Green to clear the roster space necessary to make the trade

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/james-harden-trade-clippers-land-76ers-star-and-pj-tucker-for-multiple-picks-swap-four-veterans/

Nic Batum. Oh, what a waste. One of their great defenders. KJ Martin is a young promising talent. Well, I think the Clippers still won this trade. But I do wish it would work out with so many guards on their roster now.
The "Win Now" motto is what Steve Ballmer wants and I do believe this should be it. He already filled his roster with high-paid players so if this still won't work then he might just wave the white flag and start all over again with young players.
I am not really a fan of superstars piling up on one team making it a super team so I don't like it and I believe this will not work out, in my own opinion only.
Well, Harden played with WB and WB played with PG13, who knows, they might build their own chemistry in a short span of time.

Harden to the Clippers must of been announced while the late games were still being played. While watching the usual sports shows nothing was mentioned by yesterday afternoon.
You knew something was going to happen with James Harden since he was missing team practice and then not in the lineup so a reshuffling within the 76er's team roster was bound to happen. And better to occur early in the season than after two months when the season is in full swing and the in-season tournament has already happened which is scheduled for early next month.

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Philadelphia 76ers traded James Harden to the Clippers.
The league is going to mess up badly with this team. Jarden, Westbrook, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are a very good squad, I hope they can be champions.

You forgot to mention John Wall. I don't really see the Clippers winning a championship, even though they have James Harden now, because they lack solid defense and a reliable center. Maybe they can also sign Dwight Howard since he is available right now (If possible why not). Let's see what happens this season as James Harden and Westbrook were teammates before on the Rockets and OKC. Hopefully, there will be a different outcome. A championship? 😮‍💨

The Clippers will still win nothing this season.
Every single player is past their prime, even PG13 and KL in my opinion. All these injuries and so on took a toll on them.

On paper they have good names but I don't see them as a good team still.

I agree. They’re all a bit older but mostly PG13 and Kawhi are injury prone while Harden is well passed his prime. This doesn’t even take into account they just traded half their team for Harden. I don’t think this works out for anyone except the players, who won’t win but will probably have a fun time hanging out and traveling together.

Maybe they can use that brotherhood to take pride and try to find the best way to win a game, but yeah, in terms of papers they are good in
numbers, with all 4 stars, are all offensive arsenals.

It will be on the side of the coaching staff to blend them together and put something to establish the kind of chemistry that will allow everyone to
play their role and,

who knows, maybe they can make the team as competitive as how the fans will expect them after acquiring Harden and Tucker.

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And here is the deal about the James Harden trade.

James Harden trade: Clippers land 76ers star and PJ Tucker for multiple picks, swap, four veterans

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The Philadelphia 76ers are trading James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Clippers will receive Harden, PJ Tucker and Filip Petrusev while the 76ers will receive an unprotected 2028 first-round pick, two second-round picks, a first-round pick swap, Marcus Morris, Nic Batum, Robert Covington and KJ Martin. Additionally, Wojnarowski is reporting that another first-round pick will be rerouted to the 76ers from a third team. However, we do not know what that team is or what other players might have been involved to land that asset. The 76ers are waiving Danny Green to clear the roster space necessary to make the trade

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/james-harden-trade-clippers-land-76ers-star-and-pj-tucker-for-multiple-picks-swap-four-veterans/

Nic Batum. Oh, what a waste. One of their great defenders. KJ Martin is a young promising talent. Well, I think the Clippers still won this trade. But I do wish it would work out with so many guards on their roster now.
The "Win Now" motto is what Steve Ballmer wants and I do believe this should be it. He already filled his roster with high-paid players so if this still won't work then he might just wave the white flag and start all over again with young players.
I am not really a fan of superstars piling up on one team making it a super team so I don't like it and I believe this will not work out, in my own opinion only.
Well, Harden played with WB and WB played with PG13, who knows, they might build their own chemistry in a short span of time.

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Philadelphia 76ers traded James Harden to the Clippers.
The league is going to mess up badly with this team. Jarden, Westbrook, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are a very good squad, I hope they can be champions.

You forgot to mention John Wall. I don't really see the Clippers winning a championship, even though they have James Harden now, because they lack solid defense and a reliable center. Maybe they can also sign Dwight Howard since he is available right now (If possible why not). Let's see what happens this season as James Harden and Westbrook were teammates before on the Rockets and OKC. Hopefully, there will be a different outcome. A championship? 😮‍💨

The Clippers will still win nothing this season.
Every single player is past their prime, even PG13 and KL in my opinion. All these injuries and so on took a toll on them.

On paper they have good names but I don't see them as a good team still.

I agree. They’re all a bit older but mostly PG13 and Kawhi are injury prone while Harden is well passed his prime. This doesn’t even take into account they just traded half their team for Harden. I don’t think this works out for anyone except the players, who won’t win but will probably have a fun time hanging out and traveling together.

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Philadelphia 76ers traded James Harden to the Clippers.
The league is going to mess up badly with this team. Jarden, Westbrook, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are a very good squad, I hope they can be champions.

Uhmm they look scary on paper, but I still have doubts on whether or not they'll gonna gel together or at least how this team is gonna work. We've seen enough of old superstars stacking together on the same team, it usually ends up so bad.
Let's see how the Clippers are gonna make this team work, because IMO, this team aren't gonna beat the Nuggets though.
They have traded away most of their PF, so most probably they're gonna play small ball, something that don't work against a top rebounding team.

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Philadelphia 76ers traded James Harden to the Clippers.
The league is going to mess up badly with this team. Jarden, Westbrook, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are a very good squad, I hope they can be champions.

You forgot to mention John Wall. I don't really see the Clippers winning a championship, even though they have James Harden now, because they lack solid defense and a reliable center. Maybe they can also sign Dwight Howard since he is available right now (If possible why not). Let's see what happens this season as James Harden and Westbrook were teammates before on the Rockets and OKC. Hopefully, there will be a different outcome. A championship? 😮‍💨

The Clippers will still win nothing this season.
Every single player is past their prime, even PG13 and KL in my opinion. All these injuries and so on took a toll on them.

On paper they have good names but I don't see them as a good team still.

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