Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Sport
Guardian sport and agencies

James Harden reaches two-year, $68.8m deal to return to Philadelphia 76ers

James Harden
James Harden, who turns 33 in August, will earn $33m for the 2022-23 season with a $35.6m option for the year after. Photograph: Mitchell Leff/Getty Images

Free agent James Harden has agreed on a two-year, $68.6m contract to return to the Philadelphia 76ers and will make about $14.5m less this coming season than he could have earned under his previous deal, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Wednesday.

The 2018 NBA Most Valuable Player and three-time scoring champion will take less salary this season, having previously declined a $47.3m option to become a free agent, with the aim of helping the team improve and chase the championship he still seeks.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.