The Philadelphia 76ers are making strides in constructing the roster, as they have stars throughout. Although James Harden declined his $47 million player option, he's opting back into Philadelphia to chase a ring.
According to Shams Charania, Harden is taking a $15 million pay cut to remain with the Sixers. This has allowed the front office to improve the roster as a whole, which hopefully pays off in the upcoming season. Clearly, James Harden is all-in on winning a championship in Philadelphia.
Sources: James Harden is taking a $15 million paycut for next season that allowed Philadelphia to elevate roster — with sole focus on a championship run in 2023. Harden opted out of his $47M player option and now plans to sign a new two-year deal with a player option in Year 2.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 8, 2022
This is exactly what the Sixers needed to happen this offseason. Not only are they remaining competitive, but thanks to Harden taking a $15 million pay cut, Philadelphia is able to build a complete roster. For that reason, we should see a stacked starting lineup backed by a solid rotational squad.
With Joel Embiid leading the way, there is no telling how far the Sixers can go. He's easily one of the best players in the league but will have a guaranteed elite group of teammates around him. This move is crucial for Philadelphia's championship hopes, especially considering the Boston Celtics loaded up by trading for Malcolm Brogdon.
The Sixers are now in a great spot moving forward, as James Harden helps the franchise in a big way in its chase for a championship. We'll see how it plays out, but as of now, this roster is looking like one of the best on paper. As long as the chemistry remains intact, this is a team that should go on a deep playoff run. If they win a championship, then it will all be worth it.
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