James Harden, who's having an excellent and understated season for the Philadelphia 76ers, has big choices to make this summer. The roly-poly point guard can decline his $35.6 million player option for next season to negotiate a new contract. He already took a $15 million pay cut to give Philly's front office more cap room to play with; that well-constructed team is now 39-21 and third in the East.
Harden is 33 years old, and his decision this summer will also be a clear expression of his values. What matters most? Is it championship potential, which is probably best served by sticking with Joel Embiid? Is it a max contract, which he might struggle to squeeze out of Sixers GM Daryl Morey, but could find elsewhere? Is it physical proximity to Las Vegas? Please select one of the three before proceeding.
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