Report: Rockets Demanding Huge Trade Package from 76ers for James Harden

The James Harden trade adventure continues as the Houston Rockets shooting-guard is expected to be in their lineup for Tuesday's preseason game. Harden opened up his wish list up to four teams, and talks between the Philadelphia 76ers and Rockets are making headlines.

Re: Sixers-Harden negotiations: I'm told the Rockets have asked the Sixers for 3 first round picks in addition to Ben Simmons. As many others have reported, the Sixers so far have been unwilling to include Simmons in any proposals.
— Yaron Weitzman (@YaronWeitzman) December 14, 2020

While the 76ers are saying 'no' on Simmons, the team is apparently willing to include more draft picks or swaps if it means they can include Tobias Harris in the trade instead of Simmons.

For Harden, he's now tested negative for Covid six times and is eligible to play. While he's going to suit up and play for the Rockets, from multiple reports, his #1 priority is leaving Houston.

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