Superstar guard James Harden reportedly expressed interest in returning to the Houston Rockets before the Los Angeles Clippers traded him to the Cleveland Cavaliers this week.

The Bulls also sent two-time All-Star Nikola Vučević to the Boston Celtics for Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick. And on Wednesday, they traded their longest-tenured player, Coby White, along with Conley, to the Hornets for Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng and three second-round picks.

Less than 24 hours after rumors surfaced that the Cavaliers and Clippers were discussing trade possibilities for James Harden, the two sides have reportedly worked out a deal. Harden, whose contract for the 2026-27 season will be partially guaranteed if he opts in,

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey doesn't seem too worried about any of the moves his Eastern Conference competitors made ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline, including the Cleveland Cavaliers acquiring James Harden.