Back in 2022, James Harden signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers without exercising his player opt-out rights for the 2022-2023 season. Harden could have received $47.5 million if he had waived the opt-out at the time.
Interestingly, Harden’s new two-year contract saw his salary drop to $33 million. Harden cut his salary on his own.
Philadelphia, which had room for salary cap (limited total salary of team), recruited PJ Tucker and Darnell House Jr. from the free agent market. 토토사이트 모음
Although the contents are somewhat different, LeBron James is known to be willing to cut his salary like Harden.
According to ESPN, James is willing to cut his salary for the Lakers to recruit veteran players like Harden, his agent Rich Paul said.
James is expected to sign a three-year, $162 million contract with the Lakers next season without exercising his $51.4 million player option rights.
“James could work with the Lakers to take a $12.9 million pay cut,” Paul told ESPN.
James’s strong determination to cut his salary is attributed to his strong will to retire after winning the Lakers once again.
This includes the hope of lifting the trophy with his son Bronny.
Bronny was drafted by the Lakers with the 55th overall pick in this year’s rookie draft.
Attention is focusing on whether James, who set up a new era of playing on the same team as his son for the first time in the NBA, will be able to dance the “last dance” with his son.
