Harden played for the 76ers this season, the team has a good record, but it feels like they are one step away from impacting the NBA, they are ranked high, third in the East, but it is clear that they want to wrestle with teams like the Celtics and Bucks, and the overall strength and heritage of the 76ers are not enough. Harden came to the 76ers from the Nets last season, and sacrificed his salary to hope for the team before the start of the season, in order to compete for the NBA championship, but it is clear that it will not be easy to achieve.
It is reported that if the 76ers can't win this season, Harden will have to prepare for the later stages of his career, he hired former Adidas executive Troy Payne as a full-time agent, Harden signed a two-year, $68.6 million contract with the 76ers last year, and is expected to jump out this summer, once the 76ers can't meet Harden's top salary requirements, then he will leave Philadelphia.
Meanwhile, Rockets reporter Kelly Iko said on social media that he thinks Harden has a 70 percent chance of being on the Rockets' regular season opener next season. That means Harden is likely to return to Space City next season and return to his old club.
The current Rockets have 60 million salary space and do have the ability to welcome back Harden, but the key is whether the Rockets need the current Harden, after all, the Rockets' current strategy is to develop young players, Harden has obviously gradually entered the later stages of his career, of course, Harden on the court is still very capable, but not in line with the Rockets' strategy. However, some fans said that this season's Rockets are rotten, if they can win the top pick, get a super talent player like Wen Banyama, plus the team's top eye Green and other talents, do need a needle player who can pass, can score, is both the scoring king and the assist king, and Harden is obviously suitable.
If you can join forces with Venbanyama, Green and others after returning to the Rockets, and get a contract with the highest salary, it is a good result for Harden, he has not gained honor in the past few years when he left the East, if he can come back The Rockets can not only achieve a big contract later in his career, but also help young players grow, and then think that Harden has a lot of industry in Houston, and it is indeed a good result for Harden off the court.
Of course, Harden still has to continue to lead the 76ers to the NBA championship, and many players and celebrities have said that Harden deserves a championship, but it is clear that to achieve it, he and Embiid and others need to work harder.