A person familiar with the situation said Harden chose not to exercise his $47.4 million option for next season and will become a free agent — but with no designs on leaving Philadelphia.
Harden made the decision to allow the 76ers the flexibility they need to sign other players this summer, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither side confirmed those plans publicly.
The most likely scenario for Harden now is this: The 10-time All-Star signs a new deal with Philadelphia, for something close to that $47.4 million number, after the team has addressed other needs and improved its chances of becoming a true championship contender in 2023. If Harden had opted in before his Wednesday afternoon deadline, Philadelphia would have had a much more difficult time in finding financial pathways toward luring free agents.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Reports: James Harden Declines $47 Million Player Option, Intends To Re-Sign With SixersBREAKING: According to multiple reports, James Harden will decline his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and will instead re-up with the Sixers in free agency.
Read more »
Crypto exchange CoinFlex says 'Bitcoin Jesus' Roger Ver owes $47 millionCoinFlex froze withdrawals last week and now blames Ver.
Read more »
CoinFLEX CEO accuses investor Roger Ver of defaulting on $47 million loanThe CEO of CoinFLEX has accused one of the company's investors, Roger Ver, of defaulting on a $47 million loan. Ver denies it.
Read more »
Roger Ver Owes CoinFLEX $47 Million: CEOProminent Bitcoin entrepreneur and convinced felon Roger Ver has been served with a notice of default by CoinFLEX
Read more »
CoinFLEX Launches $47 Million Token Recovery Plan to Resume WithdrawalsThe beleaguered exchange plans to raise $47 million from large investors to solve its withdrawal issues.
Read more »