08-14-2023, 08:38 AM
Really interested to see how this plays out. Morey won’t move Harden unless he gets a deal he feels like he is the winner. He is also going to value Harden as a top 20 player…which he probably isn’t at any longer. Not sure how this plays out. Especially with a guy who has quit on two teams and has now made it known Philly is DOA.
I always thought there was maybe a broken promise. But on the other hand, shame on Harden for giving Morey the power by opting in. I thought after the initial trade talk quieted down that Morey would bring back Harden and play out the year. I believe with Harden and Harris expiring that Philly could have huge cap room next summer. I thought that was going to be Morey’s last ditch effort to build a team around Embid. The tricky part (besides how Harden takes this) is how Maxey responds. Philly has every right not to extend Maxey now. But there is also a personal piece in this. Maxey has earned an extension. If they are not having any conversations because Morey wants flexibility, than this could be something that causes bad feelings.
I always thought there was maybe a broken promise. But on the other hand, shame on Harden for giving Morey the power by opting in. I thought after the initial trade talk quieted down that Morey would bring back Harden and play out the year. I believe with Harden and Harris expiring that Philly could have huge cap room next summer. I thought that was going to be Morey’s last ditch effort to build a team around Embid. The tricky part (besides how Harden takes this) is how Maxey responds. Philly has every right not to extend Maxey now. But there is also a personal piece in this. Maxey has earned an extension. If they are not having any conversations because Morey wants flexibility, than this could be something that causes bad feelings.