James Harden declines $47.3M contract, may sign new deal with Philadelphia 76ers

James Harden seems to be in no mood to leave the Philadelphia 76ers.

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The veteran guard opted out of his $47.3 million player option for the 2022-23 season on 29th June.

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However, James is expected to sign a new contract with the Sixers once free agency begins

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By opting out, Harden offers his team, 76ers, more financial flexibility to help improve the rest of the roster this summer

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After the defeat against Miami Heat, Harden said that he's ready to have a pay cut in the short term for team's strength.

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"I'll be here. I'll do whatever it takes to help this team continue to grow, and put us up there with the best of them," Harden said at the time.

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The Sixers traded Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and a pair of picks to the Brooklyn Nets in February in order to land Harden.

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The Philadelphia 76ers is determined to keep James Harden in the team jersey at any cost.

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