Published 12:00 IST, November 18th 2020

James Harden trade rumours: Meek Mill URGES Rockets star to sign for 76ers

James Harden trade: Various NBA reports are hinting at a Harden-Philadelphia 76ers trade as rapper Meek Mill is said to be recruiting the Rockets guard.

Reported by: Devika Pawar
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James Harden has been an integral part of Houston Rocket roster, leing team to multiple playoff appearances. However, following ir loss against Los Angeles Lakers in postseason in 2019-20, rumours about star guard wanting out started garing pace. While Harden is being strongly linked with Brooklyn Nets, rapper Meek Mill is apparently trying to get him to sign with Philelphia 76ers inste. 

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James Harden Sixers rumours: Meek Mill trying to convince Harden to join Sixers roster

As per recent reports, Meek Mill – who is close friends with Harden – is trying to get him to sign with his home team. ir friendship dates back many years and h me helines when Mill revealed Harden h called him three to four times every week during his 2018 prison sentence. As it was a parole violation, incident was discussed heavily on social media. 

However, it is unclear if Harden is considering what Philelphia-based rapper has to say. 

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After Harden was said to be demanding a tre, rumours about a Sixers tre increased – who have Daryl Morey as ir new president of basketball operations. While Morey's relationship with Harden could favour a tre, former Rockets GM has spoken about building Sixers roster around Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. If a tre has to be finalised, Sixers will have to tre Simmons, who has been instrumental in team's success. 

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James Harden to Nets rumours start swirling?

Harden, per reports, wants to play with Nets in order to pursue a championship. Front Office Sports recently reported that Rockets and Nets currently have a "verbal agreement". deal would send Harden to Nets, who will send back multiple players and first-round draft picks. 

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12:00 IST, November 18th 2020