James Harden to Sixers, Ben Simmons to Nets in blockbuster multiplayer trade

Oh my god it is actually happening!!!

The Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia Sixers are finalizing a massive multi-player trade that is set to shake up the Eastern Conference in a big way.

The Nets have traded superstar guard James Harden and veteran big man Paul Millsap to the Sixers.

In return, the Sixers get: disgruntled star Ben Simmons, sharpshooter Seth Curry, veteran centre Andre Drummond, an unprotected 2022 first round draft pick and a protected 2027 first rounder.

As part of the deal: Brooklyn will have the right to defer the 2022 pick until 2023 if they so choose that path. The 2027 first round pick is reportedly top 8 protected. If Philadelphia picks in the top 8 that year, then the pick will be converted into a 2028 top 8 protected pick. And if it doesn’t convey again for a second straight year, it will become a 2028 2nd round pick with an additional $2 million in cash attached to it.

Good news for the Sixers: James Harden has agreed to opt into his $47.3 million player option for 2022/23, which guarantees he will be in Philadelphia for at least another season.

Should be interesting to see how this all plays out.