Talking about James Harden as a free agent are big words; however, this time the film may not have much of a journey. The new coach of the 76ers, Nick Nurse, sent him a direct message in his presentation, telling him that if he stayed with them they could win. From there, rumors have emerged that placed him closer to Houston or Philadelphia according to the information; that yes, they are those of Pennsylvania those that seem safer to bet by him.
As reported by Adrian Wojnrowski of ESPNThe Sixers are fully determined to retain La Barba during the 2023-24 season, although this does not mean that his return is closed, since both parties must sit down to negotiate an agreement that most likely will not reach the maximum salary or dwarves.
Regarding the Texas organization, the aforementioned journalist explains that they cannot be lost sight of, but he also declares that they have other options to spend the salary space they have in free agency; that is, in no case would they bet everything on Hardn.
Lastly, it is not ruled out that a sign-and-trade. If Harden finds a team that gives him what he wants and is to his liking, and if he adds that Philadelphia can get something in return that interests them in order to compete for the ring, it is a possibility that he cannot either. rule out.
Harden, who was NBA MVP in 2018, signed last season an average of 21 points, 10.7 assists (highest passer of the course), 6.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals. Already in the playoffs, and despite having some spectacular games, his performance dropped somewhat to stay at 20.3 points, 8.3 assists, 6.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals. Whoever takes it already knows what he will get.
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