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How much does James Harden earn with the Philadelphia 76ers?
James Harden is one of the most known players in the NBA with a worldwide fanbase. The American basketball superstar who currently turns out for the Philadelphia 76ers is one of the highest earning players in the league, courtesy of him being one of the most prolific scorers and one of the top players in the league.
The 33-year-old who has previously turned out for the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Houston Rockets, the Brooklyn Nets and now plies his trade for the Philadelphia 76ers is one of the top overall players in the league.
Despite never winning an NBA Championship, Harden can boast of an impressive CV – including the 2018 NBA MVP award and 10 time NBA All-Star selections.
Hence, with a resume like that, it is only natural that Harden gets quite the heavy paycheck from his current employers in Philadelphia – but how much exactly does Harden earn per season?
How much does the Philadelphia 76ers point guard earn per season?
According to reports, James Harden signed a 2-year contract worth $68,640,000 with the Philadelphia 76ers, including $68,640,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $34,320,000. In the 2022-23 season, Harden will earn a base salary of $33,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $33,000,000 and a dead cap value of $33,000,000.
It is estimated that Harden has earned a whopping total of $268,660,574 across his NBA career spanning across over a decade, and he will further add to it during the rest of his contract with the 76ers.
It is worth a mention that Harden took a pay cut in the off season in order to help the 76ers gather a strong roster in their big for the Championship.
It should also be mentioned that there is a clause in Harden’s current contract that prevents a trade until December 2022, and it is only after 2024 that Harden will be a free agent–as a 35-year-old.
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