The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, February 5, at 3 PM EST. A new rumor has surfaced stating that the Los Angeles Clippers may trade James Harden. This was reported by Shams Charania, who noted that the two sides are working on finding a trade for Harden.
The Los Angeles Clippers and 11-time All-Star James Harden are working through whether the sides can find a deal by Thursday's NBA trade deadline, sources tell ESPN. Both sides are aligned in conversations together and with interested teams. pic.twitter.com/XzvCz0fc4w
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— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 3, 2026
The rumors initially began when Harden missed the Clippers’ last two games for “personal reasons.”
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was asked if the Harden trade news was surprising.
“Yeah, of course, that’s a surprise, I was playing,” Leonard said. “I have no comment on it. I respect his decision, or whoever’s decision it is, and that’s it. He’s still going to be my boy. I trust the front office.”
It appears the Clippers and Harden are headed for a split before the trade deadline. The only question now is where he will be traded.
