View Full Version : Clips acquire James Harden
scott
10-31-2023, 01:13 AM
2am Wojbomb
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I doubt we are involved.
Clips must have got an overinflated ego after beating us with 40, and decided to add a proven clutch time loser to even things out.
timtonymanu
10-31-2023, 01:25 AM
They love picking up the players I hate. Here’s to hoping harden breaks both his kneecaps.
baseline bum
10-31-2023, 01:37 AM
Guess Balmer's got more dollars than sense.
vander
10-31-2023, 01:50 AM
I hope this this team implodes and Harden and Leonard's relationship becomes irreparable
Splits
10-31-2023, 02:43 AM
Great, now I hate the Clippers more than the Lakers. Nephew, Westchuck and Harden? jfc 3 most punchable faces in the league
Fireball
10-31-2023, 02:59 AM
It will be glorious!
RC_Drunkford
10-31-2023, 04:51 AM
lol Harden gon choke in the playoffs as usual. The Clippers won't win anything
John B
10-31-2023, 06:06 AM
Meanwhile how long is Embiid staying in a rebuilding team!? Only Embiid is on a guaranteed contract. They will sign Maxey and still left with great flexibility to reload. Embiid is a Win Now and will not stay for a rebuild. Those picks should help trade for an AS caliber help, or Embiid will start asking for a trade.
That or they trade Embiid for a huge haul and start the rebuild.
I’d go with the former.
buttsR4rebounding
10-31-2023, 07:51 AM
The 76ers made out like bandits on this trade. LAC is now relying on often injured 32 year old KL, often injured 33 year old PG and 34 year old consistent choker Harden. This trade trade reeks of Clipper desperation. With 2 FRPs and a swap Philly can trade for a significant piece when one comes available or wait until the next off season when they can create $65 million in cap space. Not everyone is a fan of Morey, but one thing he never seems to do is panic. He played it perfectly to maximize value for Harden.
Fireball
10-31-2023, 08:14 AM
If Maxey continues to play like this, the Sixers will still look pretty good this season even without Harden. Definitely far away from rebuilding
Great, now I hate the Clippers more than the Lakers. Nephew, Westchuck and Harden? jfc 3 most punchable faces in the league
I hate PG just by association at this point :lol
Meanwhile, Marcus Morris continues to get passed around like a schwaggy blunt
KobesAchilles
10-31-2023, 08:26 AM
They are officially title contenders
Leetonidas
10-31-2023, 08:43 AM
If they're healthy they are probably the favorites. Massive IF though since they never are
If they're healthy they are probably the favorites. Massive IF though since they never are
Also a lot of ball dominant players on one team. Will be interesting to see how they work it out, but I've always considered Harden to be a kryptonite player. He's a great player but a net negative especially in the playoffs
MultiTroll
10-31-2023, 09:13 AM
You guys have all heard the saying comparing dogs to cats.
Dog says "This person brings me food, he must be god."
Cat says "This person brings me food, i must be god."
Harden continues to be enabled by NBA.
Fat, lazy user keeps getting new city and owner to enrich him.
Why even put forth effort to be in shape, help team etc?
Huge fat cat lying on sofa that keeps being brought food. :lol
couchman
10-31-2023, 09:30 AM
Harden could have opted out and left Philly w nothing.
Instead they got rid of his malcontent ass and pick up valuable assets.
The Clippers give up 2 FRP and a FR Swap and 2 second rounders for a one year rental on a guy who will be a nightmare in the offseason, even if they do keep him.
The HAVE TO win it all this year for this to be worth it.
Do they have the option to extend him? That would be wild
Seventyniner
10-31-2023, 09:42 AM
These vibes. I wish the Clips the same level of success.
https://remizozo.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/now-this-is-going-to-be-fun-2012-13-nba-basketball-preview-october-29-2012-sports-illustrated-cover-606x800.jpg
Mugen
10-31-2023, 10:05 AM
4th time's the charm for ol Jimmy H
Fizziksman
10-31-2023, 10:13 AM
is this just the worst generation of Superstars of all time?
Spurs Homer
10-31-2023, 10:14 AM
Clips also got PJ Tucker…
probably help more than Hard-on…
SPURt
10-31-2023, 10:51 AM
The result of this trade is the waiving of Danny Green. Anyone want him as a vet to add to the Spurs young group?
There's only one ball ...
Chinook
10-31-2023, 11:11 AM
The result of this trade is the waiving of Danny Green. Anyone want him as a vet to add to the Spurs young group?
I think Embiid basically killed his career, unfortunately. If he does end up retiring, I'd love for the Spurs to bring him in to work with the guys or at least talk to them about his experience learning to be an NBA player playing to his strengths in a championship system. I hope he retires a Spur. But he's not even the player he was two years ago, let alone six.
baseline bum
10-31-2023, 11:18 AM
There's only one ball ...
It's ok since only one or two of them will be in uniform by the time the playoffs roll around.
widowmaker
10-31-2023, 11:27 AM
They love picking up the players I hate. Here’s to hoping harden breaks both his kneecaps.
And KL hits a mountain like kobe
R. DeMurre
10-31-2023, 11:28 AM
Meanwhile, Jokic and the Nuggets are 4-0 with zero drama.
sammy
10-31-2023, 11:43 AM
The result of this trade is the waiving of Danny Green. Anyone want him as a vet to add to the Spurs young group?
Bring Danny Green home! He is a good defender and we need a vet with all of these young players!
Harden is a cancer and will destroy the Clippers LOL! Westbrick & Harden two ball hogs of all time on one team! Hate that whole team with Quitter leading the pack!
JeffDuncan
10-31-2023, 12:01 PM
The result of this trade is the waiving of Danny Green. Anyone want him as a vet to add to the Spurs young group?
Certainly not, the current team is already too distracted.
Danny might be good as a media commentator. He used to be the player who most often did postgame interviews.
John B
10-31-2023, 12:22 PM
I think Embiid basically killed his career, unfortunately. If he does end up retiring, I'd love for the Spurs to bring him in to work with the guys or at least talk to them about his experience learning to be an NBA player playing to his strengths in a championship system. I hope he retires a Spur. But he's not even the player he was two years ago, let alone six.
He’s the current MVP :lol
John B
10-31-2023, 12:24 PM
Meanwhile, Jokic and the Nuggets are 4-0 with zero drama.
Yup they’re the 2000 Spurs, “boring” but just do the work.
Chinook
10-31-2023, 12:28 PM
He’s the current MVP :lol
Danny Green? I love him, but he's not.
R. DeMurre
10-31-2023, 12:33 PM
I wonder if behind the scenes, Joel Embiid is not especially a guy that other players enjoy being around. Jimmy Butler left, which I think was such a disaster for Philly, but doesn't get talked about much. I don't think I've ever heard a single teammate say one bad word about Jokic, and that's one very underestimated aspect of being a star player. I'd make the same comparison with Duncan and Garnett.
spurraider21
10-31-2023, 12:55 PM
Danny Green? I love him, but he's not.
when you said embiid killed his career, he thought you meant embiid killed his own career
clips might be officially the team i despise the most now
John B
10-31-2023, 12:58 PM
Danny Green? I love him, but he's not.
Your post says Embiid though :lol
But Danny Green I dunno. I think there were times he dissed on Spurs just the way he says things about Pop and the Spurs organization. It’s not just me, but some other people also think so. Spurs pretty much ressurected his career and somewhat developed him after he’s already been cut-off. He got a ring and became a 3 and D specialist, a lot because of Spurs giving him a shot. So I expect him to be more grateful when he talk about his time with the Spurs, is all.
R. DeMurre
10-31-2023, 12:59 PM
I mostly root for players and teams I like to have success or show progress, but I'll be very happy if Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden all retire ringless.
tim_duncan_fan
10-31-2023, 01:00 PM
is this just the worst generation of Superstars of all time?
By a longshot. The absolute worst.
John B
10-31-2023, 01:02 PM
I mostly root for players and teams I like to have success or show progress, but I'll be very happy if Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden all retire ringless.
And Kawhi not getting anymore ring, the least handing Clips their 1st one could catapult him to one of the all time best.. fuck that
JeffDuncan
10-31-2023, 01:13 PM
OKC got involved in the deal, to shuffle some draft picks. Lol. Presti is somethin’ else.
Chinook
10-31-2023, 01:52 PM
Your post says Embiid though :lol.
Yes, in response to a post talking about Danny Green, I said, "Embiid ruined his career". I didn't say "Embiid sabotaged his own career", which seems to be how you read it. Embiid flopped onto Danny's knee, which is why he was out last year. The rest of the post makes no sense if I'm talking about Embiid, who's never been a role-player on a championship team and who retiring a Spur would not be significant at all.
Anyways, the Spurs got multiple years of below-market value from Green. He doesn't owe them anything but has been a good envoy for them since leaving. He doesn't have to pretend like they gave him a career any more than any other player. He earned his career and reinforced that by winning two rings in other places and making $100 Million over his career. He can be annoyed that the Spurs seemingly made it a mission to trade him in 2018, though I haven't seen him actually talk about that.
It's ok since only one or two of them will be in uniform by the time the playoffs roll around.
That might actually be good for the Clips too.
Hopefully it’s Kawhi going down lol �� not to wish any injuries but if inevitably somebody’s in street clothes …
sfernald
10-31-2023, 02:59 PM
The result of this trade is the waiving of Danny Green. Anyone want him as a vet to add to the Spurs young group?
can he play point guard?
spurraider21
10-31-2023, 03:02 PM
can he play point guard?
probably about as well as sochan
sfernald
10-31-2023, 03:07 PM
Bring Danny Green home! He is a good defender and we need a vet with all of these young players!
Harden is a cancer and will destroy the Clippers LOL! Westbrick & Harden two ball hogs of all time on one team! Hate that whole team with Quitter leading the pack!
if things don’t work out well for the Suns right out of the gate, the rumor is that Durant will force his way to Clippers to reunite with Harden and Westbrick and joining Kawhi and George he thinks they might have enough talent to finally to be worthy of his presence.
TD 21
10-31-2023, 03:15 PM
The Clippers probably won't win the championship (durability/ego) and I don't se how anyone involved could feel a sense of accomplishment if they do, but it's still a worthwhile gamble because of the infusion of talent, specifically playmaking/shooting combination in a lead ball handler that they've long lacked.
Meanwhile, the 76ers will probably trade some of the expiring's + middling draft capital for a rental such as DeRozan, Dinwiddie or Burks by the trade deadline to attempt to get back to puncher's chance status, but despite the max cap space (Siakam?), it's hard to see this not ending with Embiid requesting a trade next off season.
Raven
10-31-2023, 03:56 PM
what a weird trade
Arcadian
10-31-2023, 04:02 PM
Be interesting to see how they structure their starting lineup. If all of the big four are starters, does Paul George slide into the PF role?
TD 21
10-31-2023, 04:11 PM
Be interesting to see how they structure their starting lineup. If all of the big four are starters, does Paul George slide into the PF role?
They were already planning to slide Scumbag to PF when Mann got healthy.
Trickle down effect: George becomes more of an off ball player, Westbrook becomes sixth man, Powell loses mpg/usage, Hyland falls out of the rotation.
spurs1990
10-31-2023, 04:48 PM
Hardumb and westbrick. this isn't 2012 any more. Going to flame out spectacularly
spurraider21
10-31-2023, 05:03 PM
Hardumb and westbrick. this isn't 2012 any more. Going to flame out spectacularly
harden is still harden. the good with the bad.
westbrook has declined but has finally embraced a lesser role which he has been thriving in
Thomas82
10-31-2023, 05:17 PM
I heard on FOX Sports Radio earlier that Harden has the distinction of being traded more times than any other MVP in league history. If that's true it's definitely not something to be proud of.
SayTown
10-31-2023, 05:58 PM
The result of this trade is the waiving of Danny Green. Anyone want him as a vet to add to the Spurs young group?
No, 36 years old coming off an acl injury a year and a half ago, I could see Pop bringing him in though.
SPURt
10-31-2023, 06:33 PM
probably about as well as sochan
It hurts cuz it’s true :depressed
Twisted_Dawg
10-31-2023, 07:37 PM
OKC got involved in the deal, to shuffle some draft picks. Lol. Presti is somethin’ else.
How so?
JeffDuncan
10-31-2023, 08:54 PM
OKC got involved in the deal, to shuffle some draft picks. Lol. Presti is somethin’ else.
How so?
As part of the Harden deal, in addition to the other stuff, the Clippers agreed to give the 6ers a first-round pick that they’d get from another team. OKC agreed to be that team. OKC will provide the Clips with a 2026 pick to send on to the 6ers.
What OKC gets out of it is a pick swap with the Clippers in 2027. The thinking must be that the Clips will be rebuilding by then, while OKC is on their way to becoming one of the top seeds by then. So a swap like that could potentially move OKC up ten spots in the draft, maybe even more. You never know, but it looks like a good bet, anyway.
(That’s as reported, as I understand it. I don’t know if all of the final details have been nailed down.)
SOMA Spur
11-01-2023, 01:04 PM
Who's the odd man out for the Clippers? Is Harden taking Bones Hyland's minutes? Trade for his ass. Went to the game on Sunday and that kid was fire. If he starts riding the pine, scoop him up.
Leetonidas
11-01-2023, 01:11 PM
Who's the odd man out for the Clippers? Is Harden taking Bones Hyland's minutes? Trade for his ass. Went to the game on Sunday and that kid was fire. If he starts riding the pine, scoop him up.
Bones Hyland is a flashy selfish douche that wanted out playing on the eventual champs with Jokic because he wasn't being featured enough. No thanks
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