Overview
- Veteran insider Marc Stein reports at least one front office projects Harden will be in trade discussions this winter.
- The Clippers continue to deny that they are shopping Harden, according to Stein’s recent notes.
- Harden holds veto rights on any trade despite not having a full no-trade clause, limiting potential destinations.
- He is averaging 25.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 8.2 assists over 26 games, with 43.3% shooting from the field and 37.3% from three.
- Los Angeles is 7-21 and 13th in the West, and center Ivica Zubac has been ruled out three weeks with an ankle injury.