PHILADELPHIA — James Harden just did the unexpected, and it just might benefit the 76ers.
On Thursday, the Sixers point guard picked up the $35.6 million player option on his contract for next season, according to a league source.
This doesn’t mean that Harden will return to Philadelphia. The two sides are working together to find a new team for the 10-time All-Star via a trade. The Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks are reportedly among the franchises that could engage with the Sixers on a potential deal.
