MILWAUKEE – James harden He did not sign an extension before the October 18 midnight deadline, but made it clear that the Brooklyn Nets have “nothing to worry about.”
Harden said don’t take anything negative on his decision to approve an extension before the deadline.
“Honestly, I’m just focused on getting healthy, getting my body good and then preparing for a great season,” Harden said after recording 20 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists in the Nets’ 127-104 loss in the opener. the season against the Milwaukee Bucks. “The contract, the money is going to be there.
“I don’t plan on leaving this organization and the situation that we have. So my focus, honestly, is just to focus on the season and then win the championship. The contract and all of that will be confirmed, but my focus is going to be locked in this season. “.
Harden’s decision to pass an extension now allows the Nets All-Star to opt for his $ 47.4 million contract for 2022-23 and sign a four-year, $ 223 million extension at the start of free agency next summer, according to Bobby Marks from ESPN. Harden would earn $ 61.8 million in the final year of the extension and would become the first player to surpass $ 60 million in one year.
Harden made an overwhelming gesture that he was happy with the Nets when asked if he liked being with Brooklyn.
“Last year was a whirlwind for me individually when it came to my health and play,” Harden said. “So this year I feel like I need to go back and show that I am one of those guys. [de élite]. So I have a lot to prove to myself and that is all that concerns me and what I am focused on.
“I love being here, me and [los propietarios de Brooklyn] Joe [Tsai] and Clara [Wu Tsai] and [el gerente general] Sean [Marks] and the main office and [el gobernador suplente Oliver Weisberg] and [el entrenador en jefe] Steve [Nash] . From top to bottom, the communication has been incredible, it has been incredible. I feel at home. There is nothing to worry about. For me, individually, I just want to focus on this year and that’s it. “
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