James Harden’s next team odds, lines, including Clippers and Lakers

As we near the end of the summer, with most of the dust having been settled from NBA free agency, bettors know there are still multiple star players looking for a change of scenery. And one of those stars is Philadelphia 76ers future Hall of Famer James Harden, who added a new wrinkle to his trade saga in Philly during a trip to China.

“[Sixers general manager] Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of the organization that he’s a part of,” Harden said at the Adidas media event. 

So which team will Harden play for next season?

Let’s dive into the hypothetical odds for Harden’s next squad.

JAMES HARDEN NEXT TEAM ODDS*

Los Angeles Clippers: -115 (bet $10 to win $30 total)
Philadelphia 76ers: +120 (bet $10 to win $22 total)
New York Knicks: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)
Miami Heat: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
Phoenix Suns: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
Houston Rockets: +2000 (bet $10 to win $30 total)
Los Angeles Lakers: +2000 (bet $10 to win $30 total)
Toronto Raptors: 2500 (bet $10 to win $35 total)
Chicago Bulls: +3000 (bet $10 to win $40 total)
Dallas Mavericks: +4000 (bet $10 to win $50 total)

*odds as of 8/14/2023

It appears that from Harden’s point of view, Morey told him that things with his contract would be different. So earlier this summer, Harden picked up his $35.6 million option with the Sixers, making it easier to facilitate the trade that he has requested. 

Since then, there have been trade talks, but Harden has remained with the 76ers, and Philly said over the weekend that they had no plans on trading him, clearly a decision that has rankled Harden.

Now, it feels like a matter of time before Harden is moved, unless the 76ers can somehow reconcile the situation. 

The team with the shortest odds to land Harden is the Los Angeles Clippers, a team that could build its own version of a Big 3 by adding him to the Kawhi Leonard–Paul George tandem. If James goes to Los Angeles, the Clippers’ title odds will shorten immediately. And if Leonard and George can stay healthy, LAC could be worth a futures sprinkle. 

Similarly, the Lakers — a team with +2000 odds to snag Harden — are looking for a star guard to complement LeBron James and Anthony Davis and create their own superstar trio. Since Damian Lillard to LAL looks like it’s not in the cards, Harden could be a great addition to a team that desperately needs another scorer/ facilitator. 

So where will Harden end up playing in 2023? Stay tuned to FOX Sports for all the latest on one of the top stories of the NBA offseason.   

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