NBA Championship Odds Shake-Up Following James Harden Trade to 76ers

The Brooklyn Nets traded James Harden and Paul Millsap to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for guard Ben Simmons, center Andre Drummond, guard Seth Curry and a pair of first-round draft picks.

James Harden Records and achievements

• James Harden has a 55-25 record with the Brooklyn Nets in his career
• 3x NBA scoring champion
• 9x NBA All-Star: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
• NBA’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) – 2018
• One of four players in NBA history to record at least 2,000 points and 600 assists in a single season twice.
• Only player in NBA history to record at least 2,000 points, 900 assists, and 600 rebounds in a single season.
• Only player in NBA history to record a 40-point triple-double while on court for less than 30 minutes. .
• NBA record for most turnovers in a playoff game, with 13 total against the Golden State Warriors in 2015.

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How Were NBA Betting Odds Affected by the trade?

Prior to the news of the trade, The Sixers were at odds of +2200 (on average), to win the NBA championships. Following the news Philadelphia’s betting odds to win the 2021-22 NBA title shortened to +650.
Harden had made no secret of wanting to leave the Nets. He’s currently out of play with a hamstring injury, and has has missed 10 games this season. Last season, he stepped on to the court for just 44 of 82 games.

(odds via DraftKings)