I don't this the Harden/Simmons trade is that surprising.
Harden is not getting younger and his contract (extension) can put you in cap hell in a hurry. Plus he was obviously sick of Kemba's bullshit and was not sticking around after the year anyways. Philly got a guy that can definitely get them a ring in the next two years for a pretty young all-star with a very toxic reputation. Philly really has to win in the next two years or they could be in serious trouble tho.
Harden for Simmons was surprising to me, gotta imagine Brooklyn is punting on the season. But Porzingis for Dinwiddie??? Came out of nowhere.
I don't this the Harden/Simmons trade is that surprising.
Harden is not getting younger and his contract (extension) can put you in cap hell in a hurry. Plus he was obviously sick of Kemba's bullshit and was not sticking around after the year anyways. Philly got a guy that can definitely get them a ring in the next two years for a pretty young all-star with a very toxic reputation. Philly really has to win in the next two years or they could be in serious trouble tho.