Sixers passed on Tyrese Haliburton in favor of James Harden, says insider

During the highly publicized Ben Simmons fiasco in Philadelphia, the 76ers had a number of trade options. In the end, they ended up with James Harden. Given the situation and everything that's happened since, acquiring Harden was not a bad return. In an interview with 97.5 The Fanatic, The Philadelphia Inquirer's Keith Pompey confirmed that Haliburton was on the table but explained why they passed on him.