The Latest Breaking News from James Harden

James Harden's time in Philadelphia appears to be over as the veteran has opted to pick up his player option and will now explore a potential trade in the offseason

Rival teams are expecting Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks to reach contract agreements with the #Rockets shortly after NBA free agency opens on Friday night, @TheSteinLine reports.

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers' "Scenario A," as president of basketball operations Daryl Morey termed it last month, is re-signing James Harden (presumably after he declines his $35.6 million player option for next season). Not just because the former MVP is still a 20-and-10 player who led the NBA in assists…

Tobias Harris does not want people to assume his father’s thoughts are his own. And the 76ers’ starting forward is taking the latest trade speculation about him in stride, adding he is looking forward to returning to Philly under new coach Nick Nurse.

According to veteran NBA writer Marc Stein, the #Rockets could be prioritizing Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks ahead of James Harden. Here’s our look at the latest free agency rumors.

The NBA analyst believes Philadelphia is prioritizing the guard this offseason.

“The way the Philadelphia 76ers are moving, they’re acting like James Harden is their top priority, and that’s not it.”

The shortlist is stacking up at the Houston Rockets, with 13 top NBA talents on new head coach Ime Udoka's radar as free agency negotiations prepare to get under on June 30

Houston reportedly is still interested in the former MVP after selecting another guard with the No. 4 draft pick.