James Harden is expected to return to the Philadelphia 76ers on a shorter-term contract extension, according to Bleacher Report's Jake Fischer.
Harden, 32, has a player option for 2022-23 worth $47.4 million, which is he expected to pick up. According to Fischer, Philadelpjhia has "been hesitant" to give Harden a four or five-year max contract after he struggled in the 2022 postseason.
Fischer speculates that Harden could sign a two-year extension after picking up his player option for 2022-23, creating a new three-year window.
Fischer also reports that the organization believes their best chance at winning a championship is with Joel Embiid and Harden on the floor together.
