5 days ago, BR reporter Jack Fisher reported that after the free market opens, it is expected that Harden will reach an early contract extension agreement with Philadelphia. Harden's player option worth 47.37 million will be implemented. After implementation, Philadelphia will Signed a 2-year contract with Harden worth approximately 100 million. However, on June 21, NBA reporter Kevin O'Connor said that Philadelphia does intend to let Harden exercise the player option for next season, but what Philadelphia wants to give Harden is a three-year contract. In other words, it is not 1+2 but 1+3.
The final year of this 1+3 contract may be a team option. Four years later, Harden will be 37 years old. Philadelphia's contract extension shows its sincerity.
Beijing time on June 22, EPNS reporter Brian Windhorst reported that many teams will make trades on draft night. The Eagles, Rockets, Philadelphia, Suns, Hornets will all reach at least 10% on draft night. Philadelphia will be very active in a deal. On the one hand, they are paying attention to the free market, and on the other hand, they are paying attention to the Rockets' veteran guard Eric Gordon. Phoenix is also interested in Gordon.
On June 21, Heat player PJ Tucker refused to exercise his 7.4 million player option for next season. He will wade into the free market. He hopes to get a contract worth more than 7.4 million. Philadelphia is interested in getting him. Hope Harden could reunite with Tucker.
As soon as the news came out, the American media Clutch immediately wrote, who can Photoshop Tucker, Harden, and Gordon into Philadelphia jerseys. Obviously, the American media also hopes to see the former Houston Trident reunite in Philadelphia. Harden once reached the Western Conference Finals with Gordon Tucker, and even almost defeated the Warriors with Durant to enter the finals. Well With the help of these three people, Bide can expect to win the championship.
According to previous reports, the Rockets are willing to give away Gordon at the cost of a young player or a first-round pick. Gordon averaged 13.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game last season and shot 41.2% from three-point range. His annual salary next season is US$19.56 million. The contract for the 23-24 season is not guaranteed, that is, it expires. If Philadelphia does not perform well in the trade, he will be given up next summer to clear space, and Tucker will only sign a one-year short contract. , no matter how you look at it, Philadelphia will not lose.
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