The Philadelphia 76ers are waiting to see what James Harden does this summer. He is expected to decline his $35.6 million player option and become an unrestricted free agent. Fans have heard the rumors of his desire to return to the Rockets, but is Harden willing to give up a chance at contention to head back to Houston?
Harden leaving throws a wrench into the Sixers’ title contention plans. Can Philadelphia stay in the picture without the ten-time All-Star? Reigning MVP Joel Embiid will be back and president Daryl Morey will have to get creative in building around him.