Brian Windhorst on James Harden being traded to Philadelphia: Right now, at 3 and 1 and Embiid and Simmons playing like this, I would say they’re farther away from a Harden trade than they were two weeks ago.’ – via YouTube
Celtics, Raptors make ‘courtesy call’ to Rockets on James Harden trade
The Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors have joined the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets and Miami Heat in making a “courtesy call” to the Houston Rockets on a James Harden trade, sources tell Brian Windhorst of ESPN. – via RealGM
The Denver Nuggets have interest in participating in a multi-team trade with the Houston Rockets even if they don’t end up acquiring James Harden. The Rockets are known to be targeting Michael Porter Jr. as a young player with All-Star potential. It is not known what type of return the Nuggets would seek if they included Porter. The Nuggets have had interest in Jrue Holiday and Bradley Beal in recent months. – via RealGM
Rockets want ‘significantly more’ than Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson for James Harden trade
NBA Central: Report: The Houston Rockets would “probably want” both Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson in a James Harden deal. Barry Jackson: Am told Rockets want significantly more than that. – via Twitter flasportsbuzz
