James Harden declines $103M extension, focused on trade to Nets

Monday evening, Houston Rockets perimeter guard James Harden missed his latest shot. That specific shot was becoming the NBA’s first $50M per year player. The former league MVP entrenched his position, or desire to be traded to the Brooklyn Nets when declining a two-year, $103M extension extended by the Rockets. The offer was the maximum allowable amount possible and would have been tacked on to the three years, and $133M that remains on his current contract.

Houston and Brooklyn have engaged in discussions centered around Harden, but so far haven't established any meaningful dialogue, sources said. The talks have been casual. The Rockets are expecting a massive return of assets for Harden and are willing to be patient to find that in the marketplace. It’s also been rumored that he’s intrigued by the idea of landing in Philadelphia to play with Doc Rivers and the 76ers.

“Harden believes his window to chase championships in Houston has ended, and constructing a super team with the Nets represents his best pathway to a title”, ESPN sources said.

According to Chris Broussard, appearing on FS1’s The Herd on Tuesday, it's now rumored that people around the league are saying Kyrie does NOT want James Harden on the team next season.

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