The bomb went off hours ago. James Harden exercised his player option for a value of 35.6 million dollars, but not to stay in Philadelphia, but to seek a transfer.
He guardwho for weeks was placed only in the 76ers or the Rockets -a return to the place where he was MVP-, has finally changed the course of history motivated by what he understands has been undeserved treatment by the organization from Pennsylvania.
As reported by Sam Amick of the athleticHarden feels cheated to some extent. When he forgave money last season to help the Sixers’ financial flexibility, he did so hoping to sign a long-term deal now; However, he has found that his current team tried to seal his continuity with a new short contract. There he has exploded.
With his anger ‘in hand’, La Barba met with the Philadelphia management and put the cards on the table asking for the transfer, a much easier way to end up in a team of his choice, since through the agency free few would have salary space to hire him.
Following that lead, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN He was quick to point out that the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers ranked as the two most likely teams to receive him in a trade. Well, Sam Amick points out that the 2018 MVP would have opted to play in the Los Angeles franchise, where Kawhi Leonard and Paul George would support his arrival.
What is the position of the 76ers in such a situation? Try to help Harden. That’s how it is. Far from taking this as an affront, in Pennsylvania they will do everything possible to help their still player land somewhere they like.
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