Recently, there has been a lot of news about Harden, Philadelphia has always wanted to get him, and the team's small boss has a very good relationship with Harden. At the same time, some reporters said that the combination of Harden and Embiid will be successful, and Harden also hopes to join forces with Embiid. Now news has come that Harden wants to leave in the summer, saying he doesn't like Brooklyn, with weather changes and a significant tax gap.
It was BR reporter Jake Fisher, who said, "According to people familiar with the matter, Harden recently told several close friends — including former coaches and teammates — that he was interested in exploring opportunities outside of Brooklyn in the summer. ”
According to multiple sources, Harden doesn't like living in Brooklyn than being a tycoon in Houston. In addition to climate change, the tax gap between New York and Texas is also very pronounced. ”
Obviously, now the report on Harden has changed from competing for the championship and who to partner with to some off-court factors, Harden is indeed the absolute core of the Rockets period, a big guy-level figure, when the Rockets paid a great price in order to attract Harden's joining, Harden also has a lot of rights in the Rockets, and is also a representative athlete in Houston.
Harden's contract expires in the summer of 2023, but next season Harden has player options, with an annual salary of $47.36 million. Last offseason, the Nets hoped to renew their contracts with Irving and Harden, because Irving did not vaccinate in the later period, and the relationship with the club was frozen, and the extension was suspended. Harden's side could sign a three-year, $161 million early contract extension, but he declined.
That is to say, the initiative is now in the hands of Harden, who can leave the Nets or renew his contract with the team. If the contract is renewed, the Nets are still very willing to keep Harden, and if they want to leave, there will be many players who want to get Harden.
For Harden at present, it is definitely hoped that it can impact the championship, and the Nets' record this season is crucial to whether Harden renews his contract, and once he cannot win the championship, it is not ruled out that Harden will leave.