James Harden heading towards opting into contract, extending it with 76ers for two more years

Kyle Neubeck: Here’s what Woj said on SC: “James Harden is headed toward opting in to that 47 million player option, and then extending by perhaps as many as two more years, at a significant number with the Sixers. Likely something short of a max …

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Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Here’s what Woj said on SC:
“James Harden is headed toward opting in to that 47 million player option, and then extending by perhaps as many as two more years, at a significant number with the Sixers. Likely something short of a max contract, but still a significant commitment” – 12:19 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
NEWS: Michael Rubin is selling his stake in Harris, Blitzer Sports & Entertainment & will no longer be a part-owner of the 76ers, he told @FOXSports in an exclusive interview. Rubin is close to James Harden and Joel Embiid.
Full story and interview here: foxsports.com/stories/nba/mi…9:59 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Quick photoshop of what PJ Tucker, James Harden and Eric Gordon would look like in Philly. pic.twitter.com/MlG6c0CVei5:42 PM

Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Extension-eligible players in 2022-23: LeBron James, James Harden, Damian Lillard, more.
hoopshype.com/lists/extensio…11:00 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Back in 2012 Olympics, when Anthony Skinn ended James Harden’s defensive career 😬
🎥 @nbc pic.twitter.com/XSdQSbTsR710:58 AM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: Will Golden State keep its team together for a potential repeat? How will the Lakers bounce back? What will the Jazz do? What will happen with Kyrie and Harden?
Ten questions that will define the NBA offseason: espn.com/nba/story/_/id…8:16 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Johnny Davis: “I’ve been watching (OKC) ever since they had Kevin Durant, James Harden and Russell Westbrook on the same team.” – 12:42 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Johnny Davis on OKC: “I think it’s a really great organization. I’ve been watching them since they had Kevin Durant, James Harden and Russell Westbrook. I think it’d be a great fit if they drafted me.” – 12:42 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Everything you need to know about what’s to come with James Harden, including:
– walking away
– trade scenarios
– staying in Phily
– a look at Philly’s financials
– best strategy w/ Harden
– other resources on the topic
Part II of my offseason guide:
thepaintedlines.com/sixers-offseas…12:25 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
KD picking Rudy Gobert over Kyrie and Harden in the All-Star draft is going to be legendary. – 9:28 AM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
When the Sixers got James Harden, a family friend got my dad this beard and surprised him with it at a dinner in Naples, FL. Suffice it to say, he wore it the whole dinner, in 80-degree weather.
Happy Father’s Day to the bald James Harden and to the rest of yas. pic.twitter.com/a235BsV8Ni8:24 PM

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We caught up with the Philadelphia head coach as he was leaving E Baldi in Bev Hills this week … and he told us he’s sure Harden, who the 76ers acquired this past season, has a massive new contract coming his way. “Huge deal,” Rivers said. Doc added that he’s “excited” about coaching JH, explaining, “I love him.” -via TMZ.com / June 22, 2022
Kevin O’Connor on James Harden: I’ve been told that (Sixers) ownership wants him to opt into the $46.9 million deal for the 22/23 season, which no surprise. I’ve been told Morey he wants that to be a three-year deal. -via Spotify / June 19, 2022