

"I'll be here," Harden told reporters after the Sixers' Game 6 loss to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. James Harden, Philadelphia 76ers, PG - News, Stats, Bio - James Harden Philadelphia 76ers 1 PG Player Home Fantasy Game Log Splits Career Last Game Sun, May 14 ABC. NBA NBA odds and lines James Harden shines in debut as 76ers smash Timberwolves 133-102 Harden dazzled in Sixers debut as the biggest move of the trade deadline finally took shape on the court. It isn't a surprise that Harden stayed in Philly-that was always the plan. The Sixers have attached their title hopes to the partnership of Embiid and Harden, and the continued emergence of combo guard Tyrese Maxey gives them another key piece to build around. When he sat, that offensive rating dropped to 107.7. Philadelphia scored a whopping 120.3 points per 100 possessions when Harden was on the court during the regular season, per NBA.com. While there are concerns about Harden's waning burst and a reluctance to aggressively seek his own shot in Philly-especially in the playoffs last year, when he attempted just 13.2 shots per game and averaged 18.6 points-he formed a natural pick-and-roll partnership with Joel Embiid. The Sixers would still be over the cap if he signs with Houston but would have access to the $12.2 million non-taxpayer mid-level exception, per ESPN's Bobby Marks.Harden, 32, averaged 21 points, 10.5 assists and 7.1 rebounds in 21 games for the Philadelphia 76ers last season after he was acquired in a February trade with the Brooklyn Nets, shooting 40.2 percent from the field and 32.6 percent from three. Get the latest news, stats and more about James Harden on USbasket.
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Philadelphia would have to get creative to find a starting point guard if Harden does leave in free agency. Executive: Daryl Morey PTS/G: 115.2 (14th of 30) Opp PTS/G: 110.9 (3rd of 30) SRS: 4.37 (3rd of 30) Pace: 96.9 (27th of 30) Off Rtg: 117.7 (4th of 30) Def Rtg: 113.3 (8th of 30) Net Rtg: +4.4 (3rd of 30) Expected W-L: 52-30 (3rd of 30) Preseason Odds: Championship +1400, Over-Under 50. The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor noted the 38-year-old might prefer staying near the West Coast, with the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs cited as potential landing spots. The Sixers might have work to do convincing Paul to play for them.
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If the former NBA MVP leaves Philadelphia, the Houston Rockets have been cited as his most likely landing spot.Ĭharania said on FanDuel TV this week that Harden is "torn" between Philadelphia and Houston.Īppearing on Wednesday's episode of Mason and Ireland on ESPN 710 in Los Angeles, ESPN's Ramona Shelburne said the Suns are a team to "keep your eye on" for Harden because Phoenix wouldn't make a decision about Paul without "feeling pretty good" about someone else coming in. Haynes previously reported Harden is expected to decline his option and become a free agent with the goal of securing a four-year contract. Harden has a $35.6 million player option with the Philadelphia 76ers for next season that he must decide on by June 29. After averaging 23 points in the first four games, Tyrese Maxey was held to nine points on 2-of-10 shooting. Paul's contract includes a partial salary guarantee of $15.8 million for next season that becomes fully guaranteed at $30.8 million on June 28. James Harden had 14 points, and Tobias Harris added 12.
