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James Harden Trade Projection Has Clippers Landing $197 Million Star

James Harden Trade Projection Has Clippers Landing $197 Million Star

Summary

The Los Angeles Clippers are struggling during the 2025-2026 NBA season with a 5-16 record. A proposed trade scenario suggests the Clippers could trade James Harden and draft picks for Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies, aiming to improve their team's future prospects.

Key Facts

  • The Los Angeles Clippers have a poor 5-16 record this NBA season.
  • There is speculation about the Clippers possibly trading James Harden.
  • A trade scenario involves Harden and draft picks going to the Memphis Grizzlies.
  • In exchange, the Clippers would receive Ja Morant, a younger player.
  • Morant has been unhappy with the Grizzlies and missed games due to a setback.
  • Morant's performance has been below his usual standards this season.
  • The proposed trade would give the Clippers more cap space in 2027.
  • This trade is considered risky as it depends on Morant's potential improvement.

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