James Harden is a superstar joining a team already loaded with stars. The Los Angeles Clippers’ top brass believes he will thrive in their galaxy.
James Harden, left, sits next to Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George as visits the locker room prior to an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, in Los Angeles. The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed on a trade to send guard James Harden to the Clippers. Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue shouts to his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, in Salt Lake City.
While Harden badly wanted to play in his native Los Angeles after his relationship with the Sixers disintegrated, the Clippers are determined to escape the second-tier contender purgatory in which they’ve had 12 consecutive winning seasons and 10 playoff berths, yet just one conference finals appearance.
The Clippers faced the Lakers on Wednesday night before getting four consecutive days off between games. Lue plans to use that fortunate schedule quirk as a mini-training camp to figure out the rotations and preferences necessary for this new core to thrive. Harden is a three-time NBA scoring champion best known for his prolific shooting abilities, but his game also can be superbly balanced. He led the NBA in assists last season, his fifth consecutive campaign with more than 10 assists per game.
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