The Beard could be heading home.
James Harden is expected to rejoin the Houston Rockets this summer as a free agent, according to Philadelphia Inquirer sources.
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Harden, who starred in Houston from 2012-21, winning the 2018 MVP award and making nine straight All-Star appearances while being the NBA’s scoring leader from 2018-2020, is expected to opt out of his $35.6 million deal for 2023-24 with the 76ers.
There are several reasons to consider the longstanding reunion rumours legitimate, starting with the Rockets having about $60 million in cap space this off-season.
Another is the rapport Harden and Rockets owner Tillman Fertitta have.
The Athletic reported the billionaire told the scorer, “You’re always welcome back here,” after he was…