BREAKING: 76ers G James Harden is picking up his $35.6 million option and sides are beginning to work together in exploring trade scenarios, sources tell ESPN. It’s expected that Harden has played his last game for Philadelphia.

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1674521383601074176?s=46

The Clippers and Knicks are expected to be among the teams that’ll engage with the Sixers on a potential James Harden trade, sources tell ESPN.

  • acosmichippo@lemmy.worldOP
    3·
    1 year ago

    really weird decision by harden. You’d think this is his best chance to lock in a long term deal. Maybe he didn’t like the vibes his agent was getting around the market.

    • Fearghas@lemmy.world
      5·
      1 year ago

      I’m not surprised to see him take his option. According to spotrac there’s only 5 teams under the cap and 7 teams with practical cap space so not a lot of possible suitors. He gets more money overall by waiting until next offseason to pursue a 2-3 year deal before retiring.

      • acosmichippo@lemmy.worldOP
        1·
        1 year ago

        yeah but I’m not sure why he expects next year to be any better in that regard. CBA consequences will be even more set in stone and he’ll be another year older.

        • clothes@lemmy.world
          1·
          1 year ago

          I wonder if he’s thinking that whoever trades for him now is going to be absolutely cornered into extending him next year, since it will presumably be a deep tax contender.

          I don’t think he’s right, but that’s my best theory?