Philadelphia 76ers expected to pursue James Harden in a trade with Nets / News - Basketnews.com

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The NBA trade deadline is closing on February 10th and with only several days left until the deadline, various rumors are starting to emerge. According to Shams Charania from The Athletic, Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets are discussing a trade involving James Harden.

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According to Charania, there’s an expectation that both the 76ers and Nets will package the deal around a James Harden for Ben Simmons swap. Role players Seth Curry, Tyrese Maxey, and Matisse Thybulle are believed to be the ones that could persuade the Nets to pursue the deal.

The Simmons market has become more focused as the deadline nears, per Charania's sources. According to the renowned journalist, Atlanta Hawks have been most engaged with the 76ers in recent weeks. The teams have discussed a possible trade scenario that would involve John Collins and Bogdan Bogdanovic.

Harden was named to his 10th consecutive All-Star team this week as a reserve, while Simmons hasn't played a single game for the 76ers this season.

The former MVP has been averaging 22.5 points, 8 rebounds, and 10.5 assists for the Nets during this season. Simmons, on the other end, averaged 14.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 6.9 assists for the 76ers last season.

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