Harden Declines $47M Option With Philadelphia
James Harden is taking less with hopes the Philadelphia 76ers can do more.
An individual acquainted with the circumstance said Harden decided
not to practice his $47.4 million choice for next season and
will turn into a free specialist — yet without any plans on leaving Philad
elphia.
Solidify went with the choice to permit the 76ers the
adaptability they need to sign different players this late spring,
said the individual who addressed The Associated Press on state
of secrecy on the grounds that neither one of the sides affirmed those pla
ns openly.
That will be a main consideration when the NBA opens the free office arran
ging window at 6 p.m.
Eastern on Thursday, with Philadelphia among the groups that will be suppo
sed
to target Miami forward P.J. Exhaust, among others.
The most probable situation for Harden now is this: The 10-time All-Star s
igns
another arrangement with Philadelphia, for something near that $47.4 milli
on number,
after the group has tended to different requirements and worked on its pos
sibilities
turning into a genuine title competitor in 2023.