James Harden is reportedly “torn” between remaining with the 76ers or returning to the Rockets for the 2023–24 NBA season, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Harden, who is expected to decline his $35.6 player option to become an unrestricted free agent this summer according to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes, is seeking a new four-year deal.
In May, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that many around the league believe Harden would return to Houston when the NBA free agency period begins. According to Charania, Harden is not sure of which team he will play for as of now, but he expects the 33-year-old to have conversations with both teams over the next couple weeks leading up to the free agency starting.
