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Jalen Rose doesn’t think James Harden gets traded until offseason

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Trade rumor rankings: James Harden, Tyrese Maxey and more.
It’s the last of the season 😢
hoopshype.com/lists/nba-trad…5:13 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Nets listing James Harden as out again for their game Thursday at Washington, assuming he is still a Net. – 5:08 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nets say James Harden (left hamstring tightness) is out for tomorrow’s game against the Wizards. – 5:06 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Nic Claxton (left hamstring tightness) has been upgraded to questionable for the #Nets. But on the eve of the #NBA trade deadline, James Harden (left hamstring tightness) is still out tomorrow vs the #Wizards. – 5:04 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Brooklyn Nets say James Harden (hamstring) will miss his fourth straight game tomorrow in Washington. – 5:04 PM
Mike Mazzeo @MazzNYC
James Harden, who is in the news, will also not play tomorrow in Washington, Nets say – 5:04 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Nets have ruled James Harden (left hamstring tightness) OUT for Thursday’s game at Washington. – 5:03 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
James Harden is listed as out for tomorrow against the Wizards along with LaMarcus Aldridge. Nic Claxton is questionable. – 5:03 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Brooklyn Nets rule out James Harden for tomorrow’s game against the Washington Wizards because of left hamstring tightness – 5:03 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
The Nets have ruled James Harden out with hamstring tightness for yet another game, tomorrow against the Wizards. – 5:03 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Nets say James Harden is out tomorrow due to hamstring tightness. – 5:03 PM
Andrew Bogut @RogueBoguesPod
Basketball Pod Episode 52 – Could James Harden be heading to Philly? @andrewbogut and @HoopConsultants discuss if he’ll stay or go.
Listen to it here 👇
https://t.co/u0OwdyEs2S
#LetsGetRogue #RogueBogues #NBA #Brooklyn #Harden pic.twitter.com/HZMTY2CYmN4:59 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sources: The Sixers’ Matisse Thybulle has been mentioned as part of a James Harden trade inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 4:57 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Jalen Rose thinks a James Harden trade won’t happen until the offseason. He believes Kevin Durant is telling Harden to give him a chance to get healthy, make a run in the playoffs and if they come up short, “then we make changes.” – 4:13 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 20-point quarters by an active player:
35 — Steph Curry
24 — James Harden
20 — Damian Lillard
17 — Devin Booker
(Submitted by @itschar1ie) pic.twitter.com/7JndcuYygc4:08 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers column: #76ers’ NBA trade deadline speculation: Taking a look at their numerous options for a deal, including contradictory James Harden reports: https://t.co/4tvCDz1Syo pic.twitter.com/Nh1q4KCrvs4:00 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: James Harden making clear he wants to leave Nets nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/09/rep…3:52 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
While we wait for James Harden trade details, the Lakers are another team spiraling in large part due to Russell Westbrook’s poor play. Westbrook’s contract and production make a deal almost impossible, but I found 3 that could help the Lakers. trib.al/U8Eb8KB3:28 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
NBA trade updates: Latest on #Sixers, Ben Simmons, and James Harden inquirer.com/sixers/live/nb… via @phillyinquirer – 3:09 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
One source said Seth Curry and a first-round pick have been mentioned along with Thybulle.
Sources: Matisse Thybulle has been mentioned as part of a potential James Harden trade inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer #Sixers #NBA #Nets2:53 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Dame/Blazers gotta believe they are getting one of Harden, Beal or LaVine, right? – 2:32 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sources: Matisse Thybulle has been mentioned as part of a potential James Harden trade inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 2:25 PM
Bryan Kalbrosky @BryanKalbrosky
James Harden and Ben Simmons might get swapped? That could only mean one thing…
…HIGH! WAY! TO! THE! DEAL ZONE! pic.twitter.com/YDPUOR5pXE2:03 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
According to @Brian Windhorst, the 76ers and Nets are in the “deal zone” regarding a Ben Simmons-James Harden trade.
@talkhoops and @ReggieTheus react to the possibility of this blockbuster deal #NetsWorld #76ers pic.twitter.com/yV0q3CIJvM2:00 PM
Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
ICYMI
NBA Trade Deadline: How this week’s deals will impact the 2022 NBA Draft
Plus: Is Tyrese Maxey the holdup in a Ben Simmons-James Harden deal?
nbabigboard.com/p/2022-prospec…1:55 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
Updated #Sixers column: The #76ers’ NBA trade deadline speculation: Looking at their numerous options, including James Harden: https://t.co/4tvCDz1Syo pic.twitter.com/vUntFLxoKH1:30 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
From @Adrian Wojnarowski: “I don’t believe there’s any negotiations going on right now” between the Nets and Sixers and he thinks it’s likely James Harden stays with the Nets. The full Woj interview: youtu.be/wqlIkNw-OOs1:20 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
A few notes on the Nets, including PHI considering draft compensation and the inclusion of Matisse Thybulle in package for James Harden & the impact of Joe Harris’ ankle injury on potential trades: on.sny.tv/tbEHObd1:14 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Woj on a potential Harden/Simmons deal: “Right now there’s no negotiation going on between Philadelphia and Brooklyn… The idea that they’re going back and forth that’s been surmised by some, I don’t think there the accurate thing.” – 1:06 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Brian Windhorst on James Harden-to-Philly trade talks: “I know that Steve Nash and others are saying there’s nothing happening, but that’s not true. … The sides are absolutely talking, absolutely negotiating.” – 12:51 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @ForbesSports
Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers Reportedly In ‘Deal Zone’ On Potential Harden-For Simmons Trade forbes.com/sites/adamzago…12:42 PM
Jordan Schultz @Schultz_Report
One of the real challenges for Brooklyn is there’s not a true consensus internally: One train of thought is to trade James Harden — and not risk losing him in FA. The other? Try and win a title right now with Harden. Sean Marks has a tough decision to make. #Nets #Sixers12:36 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Update: Sixers have refused to include Tyrese Maxey in any deal with Brooklyn. Nets have countered with an asking price of Simmons, Curry, Thybulle, and Drummond. Sixers are hesitant to include Curry. Any deal would likely send Patty Mills to Philly aside from Harden. – 12:35 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Con tantas filtraciones crónicas, la @NBA pierde una oportunidad comercial de oro en no televisar las negociaciones entre @Philadelphia 76ers y @Brooklyn Nets del posible traspaso ente Ben Simmons y James Harden. Si ponen cámaras y micrófonos a directores técnicos en sus minutos pedidos….. pic.twitter.com/zMTNYjKE2312:28 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
In the end, James Harden is going to realize there was only one city that truly loved him: Houston. – 12:16 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
BSJ trade & rumor tracker — updated with James Harden “screaming in every way he possibly can ‘I don’t want to be here, get me out of here.'”
bostonsportsjournal.com/2022/02/07/bos…12:14 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
An under-appreciated thing if this James Harden-Ben Simmons trade actually happens: Simmons finally got vaccinated recently, according to @Ramona Shelburne‘s story last week. You might have heard, a player’s vaccination status is very important in Brooklyn. https://t.co/cTkmFldk4W pic.twitter.com/bKR7nc6GSy12:14 PM
Jordan Schultz @Schultz_Report
League sources: #Nets have asked #Sixers for both Matisse Thybulle and Tyrese Maxey to be included in a potential James Harden – Ben Simmons trade. Brooklyn also has tangible interest in sharpshooting guard Seth Curry, a career 44 percent 3-point shooter. – 11:51 AM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
This is from Sunday night’s BS Podcast and nothing has changed — Brooklyn wants Seth in any Harden deal. (And Embiid loves playing with Curry.) pic.twitter.com/sTD2vyY1co11:21 AM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
*If* the trade did happen, would Harden’s jumper even survive the trip to Philly? – 11:16 AM
Mike Lynch @SportInfo247
Chatter in the Deal Zone is that Harden has been deadset on playing in Philly since he felt the electricity (courtesy IBEW 98) at Tom Gola Arena circa the 2016 Rumph Classic. pic.twitter.com/QhVyA2O6g211:14 AM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
The one thing about Harden, in addition to a decline in performance, a potentially chronic hamstring issue and a tendency to blow up elite, hand-picked teams is … what if his shooting goes MIA the playoffs again? I’m sure fans in Philly will be understanding. – 10:54 AM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Nets-Sixers talks are heating up… Brooklyn wants appropriate assets packaged with Ben Simmons after trading 2 starters & multiple picks for James Harden last year.
@Keith Pompey first reported the two sides are “bickering” over additional pieces to a potential deal. – 10:34 AM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
It will be pretty amazing that Harden-Simmons will have gone from vague ‘rumour’ to blockbuster trade in the space of about what, two weeks? That’s pretty efficient work on all sides. – 10:32 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’m starting to get the feeling that today is gonna be the James Harden-Ben Simmons day, and then tomorrow is gonna be the “Russell Westbrook gets resolved one way or another” day, and then we’ll all marvel at how organized the proceedings were this year. – 10:31 AM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
Should the Nets trade Harden for Simmons? @Chris Mannix and I debate, on the latest Order on the Court.
Full debate: https://t.co/U1HZuKuh5p pic.twitter.com/ItSw4fOL3v10:24 AM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Locked on NBA is live w/ @Tony East!
🏀 Pacers trade Sabonis to the Kings
🏀 Pelicans get CJ McCollum
🏀 Should the Nets actually consider trading Harden?
🎧 https://t.co/eryu8GLZtd pic.twitter.com/D3jWW44ZDq10:23 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
We’re in the #DealZone, folks!
@Brian Windhorst says Sixers and Nets are “absolutely engaged” in talks.
“We’re in the deal zone between Harden and Simmons. I suspect they are gonna get it done. I’m not gonna tell you they’re gonna get it done but it’s trending in that direction.” pic.twitter.com/n55jOoIf7E10:12 AM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
ICYMI, summarizing my post from yesterday on reading the tea leaves on the James Harden situation.
I dive into all of that here: https://t.co/5GG3g6pl7V pic.twitter.com/MqH4XIFsXY10:12 AM
Michael Dugat @mdug
I sort of hope the 76ers get Harden and then he somehow torpedoes their season.
Is that wrong of me? – 9:58 AM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Nets are currently asking for “Ben Simmons, & two, or three other pieces” in exchange for James Harden, per @Brian Windhorst. – 9:43 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
The #Nets and #Sixers spent yesterday talking about a Harden-Simmons deal according to @Keith Pompey, as they “bickered over pieces to add to a potential deal.” Will Maxey be the pivotal piece? #NBA trade deadline is 3pm tomorrow. – 9:43 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Would the Sixers really trade Tobias Harris now to possibly get James Harden as a free agent this summer? The Inquirer considers every angle.
Will they trade Harris to the Thunder? Or is the chatter a ploy to put pressure on the Nets? inquirer.com/sixers/philade… via @phillyinquirer – 7:06 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nets – Sixers reportedly making progress on James Harden – Ben Simmons trade
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13…6:32 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Kevin Durant career scoring average: 27.1 ppg
James Harden career scoring average: 25.0 ppg
Kyrie Irving career scoring average: 22.8 ppg
Nets starters scoring in loss to Celtics: 21 points – 12:34 AM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“…you have a choice am I gonna be a great teammate and a force for finding solutions, or are we gonna pull apart?”
-Trying to decipher Steve Nash’s message ahead of the NBA trade deadline with regards to James Harden.
bit.ly/3HKvGDq12:31 AM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Safely assuming the following players aren’t getting moved:
James Harden
Ben Simmons
Myles Turner
Harrison Barnes
Jerami Grant and Eric Gordon may be the best players left on the board. – 10:46 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets‘ James Harden out again with injury as trade rumors swirl nypost.com/2022/02/08/net… via @nypostsports8:56 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Completely unrelated to anything going on in the basketball world but the Celtics are up 80-50 over the Harden-less, Durant-less, Kyrie-less Nets. – 8:52 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
James Harden is on the Nets bench tonight. pic.twitter.com/Cu202RUH1y8:24 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
It would be a lot easier for Nets fans to cheer for their All-Star Weekend participants if they were on the floor. Instead it was crickets after the PA announcer said to make noise for Kevin Durant, James Harden and Patty Mills. – 8:06 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
There’s a fan here in a James Harden jersey. I just find that funny with everything going on. – 8:00 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
James Harden gets a lot of shit, and a good amount of it is warranted, but one thing’s clear: With Kevin Durant hurt and with Kyrie Irving unavailable at home, these Nets are not an NBA team without The Beard on the floor. – 7:54 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Nets showing James Harden a thing or two about quitting – 7:54 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
NEW @TheCrossover Pod w/@Howard Beck: @Ryan McDonough joins to recap a flurry of recent activity, debate if Cleveland is a true contender, go inside the Nets decision on James Harden and more. Links: bit.ly/2w1G5e27:49 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Celtics at Nets – Barclays Center – Feb 8, 2022 – Starters
Boston – Smart, Brown, Tatum, Horford, R. Williams
Brooklyn – Bruce Brown, Patty Mills, Kessler Edwards, DeAndre Bembry, Blake Griffin
OUT Boston: Bol, Dozier Brooklyn: Harden, Irving, Durant, Millsap, Harris, Aldridge pic.twitter.com/9wmXAiUtfz7:14 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Although it feels like a lot more, tonight will be only the 3rd time the Nets will be without all of their Big 3 (Durant, Harden, Irving).
They lost by 7 to Orlando here December 18, and by 6 to Denver here January 26. – 6:59 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Taking a trip down memory lane. From 2015-16 to 2017-18, there were 7 players to play 5,000 total minutes while maintaining a 15 PER, 59% True Shooting, and a 2% Steal Rate:
Steph Curry
Chris Paul
James Harden
Kawhi Leonard
Kyle Lowry
Otto Porter
and Gary Harris. – 6:24 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“He didn’t really go through shoot-around, he was here….when he shoots he still looks like James, but as far as changing ends and accelerating…I think we’re being conservative right now.”
-Steve Nash gives an update on James Harden’s left hamstring tightness, strength deficit pic.twitter.com/SPjJpnIhh56:16 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash said Nic Claxton is in a similar place with his hamstring as Harden. Adds it’s bit more of a confidence thing with Claxton’s hammy than with Harden’s. – 5:53 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash said James Harden didnt fully go through shootaround and was really here “supporting his teammates.” Says he still isn’t exploding off his hamstring yet and is at a strength deficit. Too early to know if he’ll play Thursday vs the #Wizards. #Nets5:52 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash disputes Patty Mills’ comments that James Harden went through shootaround this morning. Said he’s still strengthening the muscle. Calls it premature to expect him to play Thursday in DC. – 5:51 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash on Patty Mills’ comments that James Harden looked like the “same-old James” in shootaround this morning: “He didn’t really go through shootaround. He was here supporting his teammates.” – 5:50 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Steve Nash says James Harden looks fine when he’s shooting but not in terms of explosiveness with the strength deficit in his hamstring. – 5:50 PM

More on this storyline

Sources say Harden wants to be traded to the Sixers, where he would reunite with Morey and form an elite All-Star pairing with Joel Embiid. -via The Philadelphia Inquirer / February 9, 2022
A source said as of Wednesday afternoon, a deal isn’t as close to being finalized as people think. The Nets and Sixers engaged in informal trade discussions Tuesday and, according to sources, bickered over pieces to add to a potential deal. -via The Philadelphia Inquirer / February 9, 2022

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