2026 NBA Trade Discussion Thread

[Flc]

James traded from LA to the Cavaliers!

This is so confusing.

 

[Jingled]

Sounds ike the Clippers were stunned that Harden wants out.

 

[The Jazz Wonderbra]

Done deal?

 

[The Jazz Wonderbra]

It doesnt look to be done. But it would have definitely implications for the Jazz picks.

If they dont appease Spida then he is out in 12 months. Spida leaving is music to our ears.

 

[Shad]

Wonder why wants Darius out

 

[NUMBERICA]

View: https://x.com/sichrismannix/status/2018536951012610370?s=46&t=WSkDEvQDRILYrzRXeuHpPQ

Fascinating. I am also fascinated as to why (they're crushing it lately...).

 

[HermanG]

Fascinating. I am also fascinated as to why (they're crushing it lately...).

Why: James Harden.

He isnt the guy who jumps from sinking ships. He is the guy who sinks the ships.

 

[Flc]

Think I may have figured it out. Harden changes things up and could help them win this year. He’s also an expiring contact, which clears the way for a LeBron MLE this summer. LeReturn.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Wonder why wants Darius out

Injury prone on long term money. It's a money dump and a hope that a change can get them over the top

 

[HermanG]

Think I may have figured it out. Harden changes things up and could help them win this year. He’s also an expiring contact, which clears the way for a LeBron MLE this summer. LeReturn.

He is not expiring. He has a player option for 42M next year (only 13M guaranteed tho), which is the same as Garlands cap number for next year. They are currently DEEP in 2nd apron hell (36M over 2nd apron limit) and at best they can clear 29M by cutting Harden (unless he renegotiates).

Being 2nd apron means no MLE (even 1st apron MLE max is 5M).

 

[NUMBERICA]

Think I may have figured it out. Harden changes things up and could help them win this year. He’s also an expiring contact, which clears the way for a LeBron MLE this summer. LeReturn.

Harden has a PO. He will opt-in because he’s offended that the Clippers won’t offer an extension.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

He is not expiring. He has a player option for 42M next year (only 13M guaranteed tho), which is the same as Garlands cap number for next year. They are currently DEEP in 2nd apron hell (36M over 2nd apron limit) and at best they can clear 29M by cutting Harden (unless he renegotiates).

Being 2nd apron means no MLE (even 1st apron MLE max is 5M).

Harden still get off the money one year earlier