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Los Angeles Clippers
Miami Heat
New York Knicks
Boston Celtics
Milwaukee Bucks
Where do you think James Harden will land?
I am taking the New York Knicks out of the picture. They are already strong with Brunson around, they don't want to confuse things on the point guard position.
Boston Celtics too. I don't think they need more guards. Malcolm Brogdon did too much for them and I doubt they will trade him. He is one of their gem whenever Tatum and Brown takes their rest.
Milwaukee Bucks too. They have Jrue Holiday there and luxury tax will be pouring if they consider it.
I think the best spot for him is either LA Clippers or Miami Heat. If there's a betting line for this I'd pick the two but if only one choice will be provided I think Miami Heat will be his landing point. Remember, they are making ready to take Damian Lillard if ever the Trail Blazers will trade him, well Harden is not that far from Dame.
James Harden is the biggest name in the trading block now. The odds would favor the LA Clippers because it is the team that Harden personally wanted to play. Personally, I am losing some hope in Kawhi Leonard's condition to become healthy for a full season or the playoffs.
But I will not count out the other teams, even those teams that are not on the favorable list. Many teams are willing to make adjustments for Harden. I am also hoping Harden will consider playing with Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat.
I'd like to see Harden play with Butler and see how he's going to fit with the roster, because I also want to see the Heat compete in the Finals again. I guess Harden's addition to the team could bring more positive outcome than the other way around. I don't have any update with the Lillard trade that could also potentially land him with the Heat, but either of the 2 is a plus for the Heat. It would be crazy IF both Harden and Lillard go to Miami lol but I doubt it wouldn't happen as the Heat may not have enough pieces to make a trade and try to acquire both superstars.
So, again either Lillard or Harden is a plus for the Heat.