James Harden is back in Philadelphia – for far less money, that is.
The free agent shooting guard and 76ers have agreed to a two-year deal worth $68.6 million, according to ESPN’s
. The deal includes a player option for the second year that allows Harden to hit the free agent market if he so chooses. his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season, instead opting to return to Philadelphia on a restructured free agent contract. The selfless move, which sees the superstar’s annual salary drop more than $13 million to $34 million, provided the 76ers with financial flexibility they could use to fill the holes in their lineup.
“I had conversations with [team president] Daryl [Morey], and it was explained how we could get better and what the market value was for certain players. I told Daryl to improve the roster, sign who we needed to sign and give me whatever is left over,” Harden recently told. “This is how bad I want to win. I want to compete for a championship. That’s all that matters to me at this stage. I’m willing to take less to put us in position to accomplish that.
James Harden and the 76ers have agreed to a two-year deal worth $68.6 million, according to Adrian Wojnarowski.Morey did just that, signing defensive specialist P.J. Tucker for three years, $33 million, sharp shooter Danuel House for two years and $8.5 million and last year’s G League MVP Trevelin Queen. The Sixers additionally acquired guard De’Anthony Melton from the Memphis Grizzlies via trade.after being dealt by the Brooklyn Nets just hours before last season’s trade deadline.
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