Philadelphia 76ers considered team "most likely" to trade for James Harden

Sixers could make available Ben Simmons in a trade for former MVP.

The Philadelphia 76ers are considered “the most likely destination” to trade for James Harden, league sources tell Marc Stein of the New York Times.

The Houston Rockets continue to insist they will not trade Harden, while the 76ers have insisted they will not trade Ben Simmons. Both sides are expected to eventually reach a point to reverse course on that position.

The 76ers are believed to be able to beat any rival team’s offer for Harden due to the status of Simmons as one of the NBA’s best young stars. Harden’s initial preferred trade destination was the Brooklyn Nets.