$47 Million Decision From James Harden Could Be an Agent of Trouble as Joel Embiid’s 76ers Put Under Investigation Over Possible Tampering Charges

After a disappointing playoff exit, Philadelphia 76ers fans were left biting their fingernails. However, James Harden made a sacrifice that perhaps no one saw coming. Despite having a whopping $47 million option, he declined and took a major cut. Harden wanted to do his part to help the president of the franchise, Daryl Morey. This allowed the Sixers to sign two new pieces. But the NBA feels it was all part of a plan from the start.

The news first spiked when the Sixers got Joel Embiid the man he wanted in P.J. Tucker. After Embiid’s high praise, it all looked like a story. Tucker opted out of his contract with the Miami Heat to join forces with Embiid and Harden in Philadelphia. In addition, sharpshooter Danuel House also made his way over. None of this would have been possible without the 10-time All-Star’s ultimate sacrifice.

He surely helped the Sixers create a winning cast. However, it may bite back the organization as they are now under investigation for violating the CBA rules, as per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

James Harden taking a cut was all part of a plan?

The Philadelphia 76ers could be in a world of trouble as the NBA has raised their eyebrows. James Harden’s cut and their new signings seem to fit perfectly. And according to Wojnarowski, the league will do its due diligence.

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Harden declining his $47 million option is what paved the way for the Sixers’ epic roster revamp. But according to the NBA’s rules, no team can contact agents or players before free agency. And in the case of Philadelphia’s new pair signing, the suspicions may go under the hammer. But what will happen if the NBA is right?

Despite the violations, there is no way the Sixers can lose out on their new faces. In the past teams have gone through the same. Last season, it was the Miami Heat who faced punishment for tampering with the signing of Kyle Lowry. Forfeiting picks and even a hefty fine could hit the Sixers.

With a leader like Tucker anchoring the Joel Embiid-led Sixers, they arguably look scary ahead of next season. Moreover, James Harden had the entire off-season to work on his injured hamstring. Hence, there is a high chance that the Beard checks in fully fit and raring to go.

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After last season’s problems, do you think the Philadelphia 76ers’ new signings will lead the franchise to a championship berth? Let us know your views in the comments below.