This summer, James Harden will have the opportunity to extend his contract with the Sixers or to test his worth during free agency. According to the latest news, the Bearded man has already made a decision that is quite strong, but very risky for his future.
Long considered one of the best strikers of all time, a player of the standing of Dwyane Wade or Kobe Bryant in the hierarchy of backs, James Harden has only been a shadow of itself for some time. In fact, following his terrible injury during the last playoffs, the Barbu seems to have lost his explosiveness, and therefore a good part of his arsenal.
And while Joel Embiid is in the infirmary with a painful facial injury, Harden struggles to take the lead, to score points, and therefore to give hope to his people in the series against the Heat. Invisible in the second halves, with only 8 points in the first two games, the Barbu is starting to be the target of much criticism from disappointed fans of its performance.
James Harden determined to reach his 47 million
And it is in this context that the multiple All-Star must negotiate an extension with his franchise, he who could find himself a free agent this summer if he wished. And according to the latest information collected by ESPN, James Harden has already made a decision on his future in Philadelphia, and he would be ready to take a huge risk to hit the jackpot in a few years.
REPORT: James Harden is expected to opt-in to his $47.4M salary next season and will negotiate further with 76ers in 2023.
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James Harden is expected to activate his player option at $47.4 million and will negotiate an extension in 2023.
James Harden is playing a dangerous game with this decision… While he could have claimed a maximum contract and therefore a huge jackpot for the future, with a last year of contract at more than 60 million dollars, the Bearded man will bet on his talent, play one more season, then negotiate next summer with the Sixers or another franchise… The risk is obviously to get injured and lose everything.
Or, the former MVP knows that he is no longer necessarily worth an XXL contract worth several hundred million, and he allows himself one last big year before negotiating an extension at a reduced price, which would offer a lot of flexibility to his leaders to build a complete and flawless team. It’s unlikely when you know the ego of superstars, but it’s a possibility to consider.
James Harden should give himself one more year to make his decision and negotiate an extension in Philadelphia. It must be said that with 47 million on the table for next season, he can afford to see it coming with serenity.
