James Harden's Trade Rumors and Return to 76ers: Clippers Step Back as Season Begins

The Los Angeles Clippers are stepping back from trade negotiations with the Philadelphia 76ers for star guard James Harden, focusing on their current roster for the season opener. The holdup appears to be the 76ers' desire to include Terance Mann in the deal. The Clippers are the only team seriously pursuing Harden at the moment, but that could change as the season progresses. The longer the Clippers wait, the more likely it is that another team enters the trade discussions. The 76ers face the risk of the Clippers deciding not to make a trade if they perform well early in the season.