While the disgruntled All-Star is making the 76ers uncomfortable, the Clippers looked entirely comfortable in their 123-111 season-opening victory over Portland.
The Clippers have reportedly paused negotiations with the Philadelphia 76ers on any potential deal to acquire disgruntled All-Star James Harden, and might come to the conclusion that they are better off with the roster they have assembled. Four little words that probably remind Clippers fans of that time they ordered something online – a new replica jersey, say – and waited and waited and waited for it to come … and maybe it did, eventually. Or maybe it didn’t.
He averaged 21 points and 10.7 assists per game last season with the 76ers. What’s more: He’s durable, a big deal in Clipperdom, where injuries seem always to come at the most inopportune times. Also, imagine the peeved, motivated version of Harden they’d get. A man on a mission, he’d be playing for that next deal after his $35.6 million contract set to expire after this season.
That they’d be interested in maximizing their window to win with Leonard and George could be leveraged, but they’re not desperate. They’re good. Also, Leonard and George are starting the season healthy at the same time for the first time in three seasons and for just the first time since they teamed up in L.A. With Wednesday’s win – after which Leonard reported: “I came out the game feeling good” – they’re now 97-46 in games they’ve played together.
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