James Harden signed a two-year extension with the 76ers. 13:21
According to sources, the NBA has opened an investigation into the Philadelphia 76ers for possible tampering and early contact centered on the team's summer free agency class of James Harden, P.J. Tucker and Danuel House.
The league is looking into Harden's decision to decline a $47.4 million player option for 2022-23 and take a pay cut on a new two-year, $68 million deal. There are questions about whether there is a handshake agreement in place on a future contract, which would be in violation of collective bargaining rules.
Sources say that Morey has begun answering questions from league attorneys. Interviews with team personnel are expected to be part of the investigation. Before the opening of free agency at 6 p.m., teams were not allowed to have conversations with agents or players. On June 30th.
Harden is guaranteed $33 million for the 2022-23 season and has an option to become a free agent in 24 years.
Harden, a 10-time All-Star and six-time first-team All-NBA guard, said he told Morey that he wanted to do his part to strengthen the 76ers roster and give them a better chance to compete for a title.
Under the mid-level and bi-annual extensions, Tucker and House will be able to get maximum contracts for three and two years, respectively. Harden, Tucker, and House used to play for Morey with the Astros.
After probes last year, the NBA stripped the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat of their second-round picks in 2021.
The maximum fine for teams to $10 million was raised by the NBA in 2019. The chance of the contracts being voided is not a real threat.
There was a loss of a second-round pick for tampering with a restricted free agent. The NBA took into account the fact that the Bucks did not ultimately acquire the player, as he signed with the Hawks.
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