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Jun 2023
40m 40s

James Harden Opts in and Requests a Trad...

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Chris Ryan and Raheem Palmer react to James Harden's decision to opt in to his $35.6 million player option for next season and his request to be traded from the Sixers. They discuss what a return for the former MVP would look like, talk about the Daryl Morey era in Philly, and look back at the snowball effect of the Ben Simmons trade. The Ringer is committe ... Show More
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