James Harden was exceptionally poor against the Boston Celtics in Game 7 and was part of the reason the Sixers lost the series and got knocked out of the playoffs.
His future with the Philadelphia 76ers has been far from secure for a while, according to reports and rumors. And now it seems like a move to the Houston Rockets seems like a very real possibility, thanks to his desires.
“James Harden is ‘very serious’ about returning to Houston,” per Adrian Wojnarowski.
James Harden is ‘very serious’ about returning to Houston, per @wojespn pic.twitter.com/UodboahxBS
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James Harden was with the Houston Rockets from 2012 to 2021, and that is when he truly blossomed as a superstar in the league. He was a perennial All-Star during that time and even won MVP with the team. They weren’t able to make the NBA Finals in that era, though, and Harden eventually left. Now, after stints in Brooklyn and a season and a half with Philadelphia, it seems Harden wants to go back to where he excelled the most.
James Harden has a player option worth $35 million for the 2023-24 NBA season with the Sixers, but it remains to be seen if he will exercise it. The Sixers built a deep roster thanks in part to a pay cut taken by Harden, but it didn’t work out. That means he might just not be interested in trying again. The Rockets are far from a contender, but James Harden’s return and a top prospect from the draft could make them dangerous in the Western Conference once again.
James Harden Gave A Cryptic Answer When Asked About His Future With The Sixers
James Harden got his fair share of serious criticism for the stinker he put up in Game 7 against the Boston Celtics. And after the game, he was asked about his future in Philadelphia. Suffice to say, his answer would not inspire a lot of confidence among Sixers fans.
“James Harden, when asked about what he wants in his next opportunity, be that Philly or elsewhere: ‘I just want to have a chance to compete.’”
There has been too much noise about Harden rejoining the Rockets for it to be completely unfounded. One report even described it as an ‘inevitability.’ What it means for the Sixers remains to be seen, but they will certainly feel the loss quite a bit if it happens.
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