This is one of the major issues of the offseason for the Philadelphia Sixers: the situation of James Harden. After arriving from the Brooklyn Nets, the fullback is expected to activate his player option at $47.4 million for next season.
And after ? The two parties will logically start discussions for a possible extension. And in the image of Charles Barkleyseveral observers were worried about a possible 4-year max contract.
But obviously, this is not the plan! According to information from the Bleacher Report, Harden should actually extend in the short term to the 76ers. Unsurprisingly, the leaders of Philadelphia are not thrilled with the idea of giving him the max over a long period.
And at 32, Harden is in line with his management’s vision: the best chance of winning an NBA title with Joel Embiid is in the short term. Thus, the former Houston Rockets could sign a lease for two additional years after the activation of his option.
A compromise that seems credible between the two camps, which maintain excellent relations. Then remains to be seen if James Harden can find his best level to carry the Sixers to the top.
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