[NBA] Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is not expected to renew his contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, let’s take a look at the relevant reports!

2023-04-21 14:38

[NBA] Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is not expected to renew his contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, let’s take a look at the relevant reports!

News on April 21 , the NBA regular season is in full swing, Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is not expected to renew his contract with the Philadelphia 76ers , let’s take a look at relevant reports.

 

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden's future with the team is uncertain, but a return to the Rockets is possible. It depends on the performance of the 76ers this season and whether to provide a long-term big contract in the offseason. But at present, it is difficult for the 76ers to beat the Celtics in the playoffs, and the possibility of providing Harden with a long-term big contract is not high. Therefore, it is more and more likely that Harden will return to the Rockets.

This season, Harden averaged 21 points, 10.7 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game, leading the league in assists. His field goal percentage and three-point field goal percentage are also not inferior to those of the Rockets at their peak. But most importantly, his free throws per game have dropped from 11.8 at his peak to 6.2 now , and his field goal attempts have also dropped significantly. Harden's desire to attack has waned. In the 76ers, Embiid's status is higher than that of Harden, which is not very important to Harden, who once stood at the pinnacle of the league. He cares more about championships and respect, but can the 76ers give them?

However, it is not easy to win the championship with the 76ers. There is no suspense for them to beat the Nets in the first round, but they will face the Celtics in the semifinals. It is generally believed that the Celtics will advance smoothly. Overall, the 76ers are not the favored side.

In terms of big contracts during the offseason, Harden had cut his salary last summer and signed a 1+1 contract with the team. This season's salary is only more than 30 million . There is no doubt that Harden will jump out of his contract after this season. If he renews his contract with Philadelphia, he can sign a contract with a maximum of about 270 million for 5 years , while other teams can only provide a maximum of 210 million for 4 years . But given the tax avoidance of the 76ers this season, if they fail to win the championship or enter the Eastern Conference Finals, they probably will not provide Harden with a maximum salary for a contract extension. Therefore, it is more and more likely that Harden will return to the Rockets. For the Rockets, they need the leadership of a veteran to rebuild, and giving the former ace player a 4 -year maximum salary is also an option that can be considered.