Another day, another update to the James Harden free agency saga. Our latest updates come from The Philadelphia Inquirer's Keith Pompey, who reported that some sources within the Sixers organization feel more optimistic that The Beard will stay put in Philly:
“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.