Overview
- Marc Stein reports that multiple teams are tracking Harden’s status now that most players are trade-eligible after December 15.
- Los Angeles has stumbled to a 6-20 record, prompting increased attention on veteran trade options.
- Harden is producing at an All-Star caliber level with averages of 26.0 points, 8.1 assists, and 5.2 rebounds per game.
- Stein notes the Timberwolves are scouring the league for a true playmaker, and local coverage has floated Harden as a potential fit after Mike Conley was benched.
- Harden’s deal is considered difficult but not impossible to move at $39.1 million this season with a $42.3 million player option next year, and no concrete offers have been reported.