With $132.9 million (AUD$179m) and three years remaining on his current contract, it's understood the 2018 MVP winner is seeking a move to a championship contender after failing to reach the NBA Finals in eight seasons with the Rockets.<\/p>\n
https:\/\/twitter.com\/wojespn\/status\/1336361078251511808<\/a><\/p>\n Should the Rockets agree to move Harden to Simmons' 76ers, the trade package could get interesting.<\/p>\n Although the prospect of Harden teaming up with Simmons and All-Star big-man Joel Embiid in Philadelphia sounds exciting, Houston have made it known they won't trade their superstar guard without "a young franchise cornerstone" as part of a trade package in return according to Wojnarowski.<\/p>\n The Rockets are also seeking draft picks and players on rookie contracts in return, along with the high-asking price of a future star.<\/p>\n With Simmons, 24, entering the first season of a five-year, $169.5 million (AUD$228m) contract extension and Embiid, 26, having three seasons to go with $94.7 million (AUD$128m) remaining, not only would the salaries match to execute a trade, but a swap for either star could be the asking price to land Harden.<\/p>\n The two teams are yet to formally begin any trade discussion but it's hard to imagine Houston not mentioning either Simmons or Embiid as part of a package.<\/p>\n Assuming Philadelphia want to form a big-three and keep hold of both Simmons and Embiid, it's likely a third-team would need to come to the trade table which could prove tricky with most teams now focusing on getting ready for the season, which starts on December 23.<\/p>\n For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by<\/em><\/strong> clicking here!<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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