[Saba Sports News] The Los Angeles Clippers welcomed their recent acquisition, James Harden, with an awkward moment before their game against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Harden, who was traded to the Clippers after weeks of speculation, visited the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, on the same day the trade was finalized.
Inside the Clippers’ locker room, Harden shared a warm moment with his former teammate, Russell Westbrook. However, fans noticed that Terance Mann, who was seated next to Westbrook, appeared uninterested and focused on his phone. Mann continued using his phone while Harden conversed with Westbrook, Paul George, and PJ Tucker.
Mann had been heavily rumored as a potential trade piece in discussions with the Philadelphia 76ers for Harden but ultimately remained with the Clippers. It’s likely that Mann’s playing time will be reduced with Harden’s arrival, which could explain his subdued reaction.
Mann had missed the Clippers’ first three games due to an ankle injury sustained during the preseason and has averaged 8.0 points and 3.4 rebounds per game over his four seasons with the team.