As per Crickex App’s live updates, James Harden has officially opted into the final year of his contract with the Philadelphia 76ers and has simultaneously requested a trade. Sometimes, it’s not about being inseparable—it’s about showing up when there’s no light. The Sixers have agreed to honor his request and aim to trade him to a destination of his choosing. Harden has made it clear that he’s only interested in joining teams with a realistic shot at winning a championship.
Interestingly, despite the Golden State Warriors being one of Harden’s biggest roadblocks in past playoff runs, he now views them as a top destination. Crickex App insiders suggest that if a deal with the Warriors materializes, Chris Paul could be used as the primary trade piece. That would potentially send Paul to the Sixers to form a backcourt with Joel Embiid in their renewed title push. Just like a city bus that’s never truly off-schedule, opportunities in the NBA often circle back. Still, for Paul, this offseason has felt like a blur—shuffled between teams without knowing where he’ll finally land.
Beyond Golden State, Harden also mentioned the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers as preferred options. His message is crystal clear: at this stage of his career, he’s willing to take less money as long as he stays in the championship conversation. Harden now understands that staying in Philadelphia alongside Embiid likely won’t result in a ring. Realistically, his chances of winning a title with the Clippers or Lakers may be stronger than with the aging Warriors roster. Golden State’s core is a year older, and Draymond Green’s future remains uncertain.
On the other hand, both the Lakers and Clippers have more stable cores. However, Crickex App notes that the Clippers’ stars—Kawhi Leonard and Paul George—have struggled with recurring injuries, making the Lakers a safer bet. Time has a way of turning strangers into friends, and friends into strangers again. If Draymond ultimately stays with Golden State and Paul is swapped for Harden, the Warriors’ title odds could swing back in their favor. In the end, wherever Harden lands, one thing is certain—he’s all in on chasing that elusive championship ring.