10-03-2023, 01:51 PM
(10-03-2023, 01:13 PM)omahen Wrote: Perhaps, but several question marks. Harden doesn't fit the Heat culture, like at all. Huge danger for immediate troubles. I don't think Miami would give Herro for Harden, so it would have to be Lowry. Sure available Lowry is better than non available Harden for Philly, but is Lowry and some draft assets really enough for Philly? They keep their flexibility next year, but are probably out of contention this season. Perhaps best bet for Philly is a gamble that some star wants out till TDL and make a move then. They will have Maxey as a huge asset to be included in a deal for the right player. I think they can always move Harden for expirings and some draft capital, if no star gets available.So I get the Heat culture thing, and I really want them to get Harden and see how Butler would actually tolerate Harden (hoping for fireworks). That team seems to mostly band together though, and they certainly have the defense to make up for Harden's lack thereof. Certainly is a gamble, but I can't honestly believe they think that same team sans the players they lost will do better this year than last (which really seemed to be kinda lightning in a bottle anyway, speaking of which, I have the same thought about Denver too). Getting Lillard was an attempt to get their offense rolling, because they have the defense. Harden is a step in that same direction, albeit a lesser one more than likely. If any team can get Harden on board with their way of doing things, it's the Heat IMO. If Harden can get back to being some semblance of what he used to be while fitting in with the team (has the last few years humbled him?), that would be an improved team from last year.