James Harden Signs Two-Year Deal With Sixers.

James Harden is reportedly willing to take a $15 million pay cut in order to return to the Sixers.

James Edward Harden Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association's Philadelphia 76ers.

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He is one of the NBA's most prolific scorers and has been dubbed the best shooting guard in the league, as well as one of the league's top overall players.

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Harden turned down the offer of $47.4Million.

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A $15 million pay cut would put Harden in the $32 million range this season.

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Harden intends to sign a two-year contract with Philadelphia that includes a player option for '23/24, according to Charania.

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Harden, 32, created financial flexibility for the Sixers this summer by reducing the amount owed to him next season by $15 million.

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Daryl Morey, president of basketball operations, and minority owner Michael Rubin were key players in establishing trust between the two parties during negotiations.

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After Harden declined his option, there was a sense that he'd be rewarded with a long-term contract that would provide him with more total guaranteed money.

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The one-plus-one structure will give him the chance to opt out and sign a new maximum-salary contract next summer.

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The one-plus-one structure will also give him veto power on any trade during the 2022/23 league year.

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