On Saturday afternoon, the Houston Rockets signed James Harden to the most lucrative contract in NBA history.
It was first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Brian Windhorst that the two parties were closing in on the behemoth deal.
According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the extension is worth $170 million, and will start in the 2019-20 season and continue through to 2022-23. Harden has two years and $59 million left on his current contract. Bringing his total guaranteed salary to a whopping $228 million.
Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander issued a statement after the deal was completed, explaining why The Beard is the perfect centerpiece in Houston’s quest for a championship, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.