Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden intends to say no his $35.6 million participant choice to turn into an unrestricted free agent this summer season with a view to safe a long-term deal, league sources inform Bleacher Report. Harden, 33, took a large pay minimize final offseason to assist the Sixers construct the roster out. The guard will now be searching for a four-year contract. The 10-time All-Star is coming off a year averaging 21.0 points, 6.1 rebounds and a league-leading 10.7 assists. The Houston Rockets have long been a rumored destination, but sources say Harden will only entertain suitors that present a competitive roster and the basketball freedom for the star to be himself, sources say. In the meanwhile, the Sixers are the one logical possibility, coming off a third-place end within the Japanese Convention within the common season. However the dynamic in Philadelphia will undoubtedly change subsequent season, contemplating the Sixers have to seek out the best coach after dismissing Doc Rivers. -via Bleacher Report / Could 17, 2023
