James Harden July 2020 Latest Contract Update

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James Harden was questioned by a reporter shortly after the Philadelphia 76ers were defeated by the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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Would he agree to a pay cut shortly to assist the Sixers in rounding out the rest of their squad around..

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Harden and MVP runner-up Joel Embiid? the reporter questioned.

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He kept his word, rejecting his 47 million dollar player option for the 2022-23 season in favor of a..

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new two-year agreement that will give him $32 million next season and contains a player option for the following season.

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As per Sixers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey, the agreement isn't yet complete because..

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negotiations are "still in progress," but they are in a "nice spot" and should be resolved soon.

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