And even though it’s still early to make a final judgment, we’ve seen enough minutes from both teams to ask a question that we didn’t think we would ask this soon: Who reallywon the James Harden trade?

Source: https://dailyfreepress.com/2023/11/09/who-really-won-the-james-harden-trade-the-backdoor-cut/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-really-won-the-james-harden-trade-the-backdoor-cut

Apr 22, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) dribbles up court against the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter of game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Barclays Center.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/05/01/james-harden-pregame-outfit-game-1-memes/

Asked if he thought Rivers’ son-in-law Seth Curry — who was traded to Brooklyn in the deal for James Harden — would get cheesesteaks with Rivers, Vaughn sidestepped the question.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/04/11/jacque-vaughn-learned-how-to-deal-with-nba-superstars-watching-doc-rivers/

“As of right now, I think you can slow down on any trade speculation regarding Joel Embiid even with that James Harden situation kind of up in the air in Philly.”

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/07/joel-embiid-trade-76ers-reporter-absolutely-can-see-knicks-pursuit/

Both have an ocean of cap space and glaring needs on the perimeter (assuming James Harden ultimately spurns Houston in favor of returning to Philadelphia).

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/06/18/lakers-rumors-suns-bradley-beal-trade/

But how do you explain what happened after a few quarters with James Harden?

Source: https://www.mariontoday.org/workunov-what-warrants-an-nba-exit-its-anyones-guess-including-references/

Embiid, James Harden, Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris were each available for the Sixers Saturday evening, yet the new-look Nets played to their newfound strengths, the chief of which comes as a byproduct of an influx of size in the starting lineup.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/02/11/no-good-nets-lose-your-sixers-101-98-after-spencer-dinwiddies-buzzer-beater-waved-off/

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) high-fives Ryan Anderson late in the second half of the team'sp NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Tuesday, Jan.

Source: https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/archives/today-in-sports-history-jan-30/collection_43cc81d2-4c9f-5cde-b698-5bbf375ce92b.html

“James Harden did something similar and didn’t get any type of suspension, so I think DB should be able to play the next game for sure.”

Source: https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/2023/04/23/grizzlies-dillon-brooks-tossed-for-blow-to-lebron-in-game-3.html

James Harden has been called out a lot in the mentions.

Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/nba-governors-vote-flopping-rule-change/

Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden won one playoff series together before all forcing their way out, but the trades that sent them elsewhere helped stock Brooklyn with a perfectly respectable team.

Source: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2023/4/15/23675620/nba-playoff-odds-ranked-celtics-lakers-title-sixersd

Khalilian now works in cryptocurrency and is often putting out a presence of a world traveler who interacts with celebrities like comedian Kevin Hart, NBA All-Star James Harden, singer Akon and rapper Drake.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12225121/Paris-Hiltons-former-business-partner-arrested-allegedly-trying-kill-filmmaker.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Long-range shooters have never been hotter in the history of the league, so finding a build that competes with the likes of Steph Curry and James Harden is a tall order.

Source: https://gamerant.com/nba-2k23-best-three-point-shooter-build-body-type-potential-attributes-takeover-badges/

McDaniels gives the Sixers another weapon to play alongside Embiid and James Harden.

Source: https://kingjamesgospel.com/2023/02/15/final-two-meetings-between-cavs-sixers-major-playoff-implications/

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) prepares to score against Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/12/29/paul-george-james-harden-lead-clippers-past-grizzlies/

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22), right, dribbles against Los ANgeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/12/29/paul-george-james-harden-lead-clippers-past-grizzlies/

Next up for Houston is the Philadelphia 76ers and the Rockets former franchise centerpiece, James Harden.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/02/13/rockets-vs-sixers-prediction-odds-monday-february-13/

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — James Harden hit seven 3-pointers and had 23 points and 13 assists, NBA MVP finalist Joel Embiid scored 26 points and the Philadelphia 76ers pushed back Mikal Bridges and the Brooklyn Nets in a 121-101 Game 1 victory on Saturday.

Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2023/04/harden-scores-23-as-76ers-cruise-past-nets-121-101-in-game-1/

Showing deep precision, a Schmeeckle-smooth stroke — even an ability to separate from multiple defensive looks with a step-back on brand with prime James Harden — the player averaging 20.3 points per game led the way with 17 in the win.

Source: https://www.coloradohometownweekly.com/2023/01/11/boys-basketball-schmeeckle-leads-surprise-silver-creek-team-past-centaurus/

So how is James Harden handling the pressure?

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/05/01/james-harden-pregame-outfit-game-1-memes/