I still think for the short term Harden is the best fit but if that's not in the cards I am fine spending Fertits' money on someone else, just not Kyrie. That guy leaves a trail of destruction everywhere he goes. Only reason he ever won is because of prime Lebron.
And because he was less weird when he was younger, lower maintenance and such.......while still being clutch shooter. A normal flat earther.
For the Sixers, a return to Philadelphia doesn’t seem as bleak as it did a month ago. There’s varying levels of belief that Harden could re-sign with the Sixers depending on who you talk to. Sources have said the Sixers are more optimistic that he’ll re-sign. Perhaps that’s why there’s a report that Harden is “giving renewed consideration to staying put.” However in May, the overwhelming belief among NBA executives and league sources was that Harden would rejoin the Houston Rockets this summer. Harden could receive a maximum salary of $210 million over four years with the Sixers, who have his Bird rights. He could make up to $201.7 million with another team. But with Harden at 33 years old and prone to struggles in the postseason, it’s unlikely any team would want to max him out for four years. The Sixers are not willing to hinder the team’s short- or long-term future by overpaying for Harden. The prevailing thought is a deal in the two-year range would be ideal for the 14-year veteran. If so, could his decision ultimately come down to a team willing to guarantee at least a third year? Sources have said Harden’s interest in returning to Houston is mutual and not a ploy to get a lucrative deal out of the Sixers. One of the Rockets’ all-time best players, he won the 2018 MVP award and three scoring titles during his nine seasons there. And Houston will always be a special place for him.
Harden on a two-year max deal would be a no-brainer. Would fit Amen's timeline fine if he's the pick, and that's a tradeable contract to move Harden to a contender if things aren't working out to one or both parties' satisfaction. If that report is true that he's struggling to get a three year offer, maybe a non-guaranteed, but vesting third year could be our best offer on the table, take it or leave it?
This is really good reporting, JR. So, based on this solid analysis you have done personally, what is your opinion on what will happen?
We can opt to have neither Harden or FVV and just have a more offense by committee. Currently on our roster, we have Green KPJ, Sengun, and TyTy that can competently handle the ball and/or direct the offense. I don't think Udoka wants this current iteration to dribble the air out of the ball. I'd much keep our powder dry and be the dreaded flexible" in our quest to find an elite level playmaker/creator. We may have one developing on the roster or we may have to acquire one.
James Harden Now Widely Expected To Re-Sign With Sixers This month, James Harden was reportedly "torn" on whether he will sign the Philadelphia 76ers and Houston Rockets. There has been a growing momentum in recent days that Harden is now more likely to re-sign with the Sixers. "The brakes have now been pumped, like slammed on, around the league to the point that I bet if you poll 50 front office executives, the majority of them would guess he's going back to Philly," said Zach Lowe on his podcast. "I don't know what the hell is going to happen. We'll see." Lowe also said that Philadelphia's decision to part ways with Doc Rivers as head coach was the starting point in Harden appearing to reconsider remaining with the team. When the Sixers were eliminated in Games 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, there was a report that Harden's future was closely tied to the team's decision on Rivers. The Rockets entered the offseason confident of their chances of signing Harden where they expected it.
