Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden has declined his $47.3 million option and will become a free agent.
Harden keeps real the possibility of negotiating a new deal with Philly that would deliver the Sixers roster-building flexibility in free agency — including use of the full $10.5 million exception.
Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is declining his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and intends to return on a contract in free agency that gives the team financial flexibility to bolster the roster, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 29, 2022
James Harden is declining his $47.4M option and intends to return to the 76ers on a contract that gives the team more financial flexibility, per @ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com/3uXkpwn5vc
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 29, 2022
