James Harden signs new deal with 76ers / News - Basketnews.com

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The Philadelphia 76ers free agent star James Harden is returning to the team on a new two-year, $68.6 million contract, including a player option for the 2023-24 season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

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As previously reported, the 32-year-old opted out of his $47 million player option in order to allow the 76ers to elevate the roster.

The new deal guarantees Harden $33 million for the next season and the player option to decline his $35.6 million salary next summer.

In 21 games with the 76ers last season, after he got traded from the Brooklyn Nets, the 10-time NBA All-Star averaged 21.0 points, 10.5 assists, and 7.1 rebounds.

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