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Two NBA superstars finally got their wish in one trade — James Harden has been shipped to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Ben Simmons.
The blockbuster deal is currently being finalized, according to Shams Charania … and will reportedly include Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round picks heading to Brooklyn.
The trade officially ends Simmons’ stand-off with the Sixers — he hasn’t played a minute of basketball this season … saying he was not mentally prepared to compete.
More recently, Harden reportedly hated his time in BK … and was hoping to get traded to a new franchise.
6/29/21
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It’s crushing for Sixers coach Doc Rivers, who told us back in the summer he wanted Simmons back this season.
The move rocks the Eastern Conference — the Sixers are currently 5th in the standings with a 32-22 record … and the Nets are sitting in 8th with a 29-25 record.
While Simmons hasn’t played, Harden has been productive with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists.
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