George, Harden, and Westbrook are among the longest-tenured NBA stars who have never won a championship.

76ers Clear Cap Space; Seek a Guard

Now that Harden is gone, the 76ers can resume their quest for a championship under reigning MVP Joel Embiid. Despite trade rumors to the New York Knicks, the 76ers will look to add a shooting guard 메이저사이트 to replace Harden.

Harden had yet to play this season for the 76ers, who are 2-1 in three games under new head coach Nick Nurse. Even without Harden, the 76ers had a top-six offense that averaged 119 points per game this season behind Embiid and point guard Tyrese Maxey.

Morey added role players and significant draft capital in the Harden trade, which he could flip in another trade for a shooting guard.

“We could go (trade Harden) for something where we get enough draft picks and things like that in a deal such that we can then turn those into a player who can be a running mate with Joel as well,” Morey said in the preseason.

Buddy Hield from the Indiana Pacers has been the subject of trade rumors, along with Malcolm Brogdon from the Portland Trail Blazers.

The 76ers cleared $13.4 million in luxury tax, and they’re now just under $5 million, compared to nearly $20 million before the Harden trade.

If Morey doesn’t work out another trade for a top player this season, he has the financial flexibility to add multiple players next season. The 76ers could clear anywhere between $50 million and $65 million in cap space next season due to all of their expiring contracts.

NBA Futures Market After the Harden Trade

Before the trade, both the Clippers and 76ers were +1700 odds to win the 2023-24 NBA Championship. After the trade, the 76ers slipped to +1800, and the Clippers moved to +1200.