Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden mentioned that he felt he was never truly healthy last season. The veteran guard said he was battling hamstring issues throughout the year. He said it has been a long two years for him, but he is finally getting his body right this time. It appears the superstar guard is serious about his health and wants to win a championship in Philly. This team has a legitimate shot at a title, assuming Harden and the rest of the core can stay healthy. Fantasy managers should expect Harden to be back to full health this upcoming season.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden recently signed a two-year deal with the organization. The All-Star guard took a deal worth nearly $69 million, which is actually a paycut. Harden wanted to take less money than his original contract in order for the Sixers to be able to bring in more talent around him. Harden played part of the season with the Sixers last year. The 31-year-old clearly believes this roster is ready to win right now. He recently mentioned that Philly is where he wants to be, so Sixers fans shouldn't have to worry about Harden trying to leave mid-season. The Beard look solid in a Sixers' uniform last season, so his fantasy value should continue to be top tier in 2022.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has officially agreed to a new deal with the organization. On Wednesday, the two sides came to terms on a two-year $68.8 million deal. This includes a player option, so Harden has the opportunity to move right back into free agency next summer. This seems like a lot of money, but Harden took around a $15 million paycut by taking this deal. The All-Star guard did this in order for the Sixers to be able to bolster their roster this offseason. It appears Harden is fully committed to winning a championship. He fit right into Philly's scheme last season, so fantasy managers should expect Harden to continue succeeding in 2022.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is still in the midst of negotiating his contract for the 2022-23 season. In an interview with Yahoo! Sports, Harden spoke about his recent conversations with 76ers general manager Daryl Morey. Harden said, "I had conversations with Daryl, and it was explained how we could get better and what the market value was for certain players. I told Daryl to improve the roster, sign who we needed to sign and give me whatever is left over." The 32-year-old superstar also added that he was "locked in" and that he wanted to compete for a championship. Next year will be Harden's first full year with Joel Embiid and the 76ers. We'll see if he can help get the team over the hump and lead them deep into the playoffs this next year.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has decided to decline his $47.4 million player option. Sixers fans don't need to worry because Harden does plan to return next season. In fact, Harden is declining the player option in order to give the team more financial flexibility. The idea behind this is the give the 76ers front office more money in order to upgrade their bench. Clearly, Harden believes this team can go all the way, assuming they boost their team slightly. This pass-first and shoot second Harden has worked well in Philly.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is anticipated to exercise his $47.37 million player option for the 2022-23 season. However, according to ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, there's also an expectation the former MVP will then agree to a short-term contract for "as many as two more years." After a subpar tenure in Brooklyn, the 32-year-old was dealt to the Sixers ahead of the trade deadline, where he averaged 21.0 points, 10.5 assists, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.2 steals while shooting a career-low 32.6% from deep throughout 21 regular-season games. Although Harden isn't as widely regarded by the fantasy community as he was in the past, nobody should dismiss him by any means. Still, managers shouldn't do anything drastic to acquire his services either.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is expected to utilize his player option this summer. The front office acknowledges the team's best chance at winning a championship is with Harden on the roster. However, due to the former MVP's decline in play over the years, he may not get a max offer moving forward. That doesn't mean he won't be offered a shorter-term contract for less money, although anything can happen. After beginning last season in Brooklyn before being dealt to Philly prior to the trade deadline, the 32-year-old appeared in 21 regular-season games for the Sixers, averaging 21.0 points, 10.5 assists, and 7.1 boards. Yet, he shot only 40.2% from the field and a hideous 32.6% from deep, the lowest marks of his career. Nonetheless, while there's a possibility Harden's most productive days are behind him, he shouldn't be dismissed by fantasy managers ahead of the 2022-23 campaign, especially since he could conceivably turn things around. Yet, using a first or second-round pick on him during fantasy drafts is a risky move, albeit not completely discouraged.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden was once considered the best offensive player in the league. He won an MVP in 2018, is a multi-time All-Star, and is also a three-time scoring champion. Still, despite Harden's dominance over the years, he is coming off one of the worst seasons of his career. Some would point to a nagging hamstring issue as the reason for his ineffective play. However, others believe his subpar production during the 2021-22 campaign was just the beginning of his gradual decline. Nonetheless, the 32-year-old is not guaranteed to remain in Philadelphia for the long haul. Yet, regardless of where Harden ends up, he has a lot of work to do before convincing managers he is still an elite fantasy option.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden had a miserable showing during the loss to Miami on Thursday. The former MVP went a dreadful 4-for-9 from the field to finish with 11 points while adding nine assists, four rebounds, and a steal. Nonetheless, the 32-year-old, who began the year in Brooklyn, is coming off arguably one of the worst seasons of his career. Without a doubt, Harden's draft stock will fall dramatically heading into the 2022-23 campaign, and unless he displays a commitment to improving, it may be best for managers to avoid him altogether.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden finished with 14 points on 5-for-13 shooting from the field (2-for-6 from deep) during the loss to Miami on Tuesday. He also added six rebounds, four assists, and a steal. The former MVP dropped 31 points in Game 4 on Sunday. However, he couldn't keep it going, as he had arguably his worst offensive showing of the series thus far. Nonetheless, while Harden has had his share of struggles throughout the entire season, he's always in the running to put on a show, even though he isn't as dominant as he used to be.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden made the most of his chances during Sunday's Game 4 against the Miami Heat. He went 8-for-18 from the floor and knocked down 9-of-10 free throws as well in the victory. Harden finished with a team-high 31 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds in 41 minutes. This was a solid outing for the All-Star guard who helped his team even up the series at 2-2.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden finished with 17 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and a block during the Game 3 win over Miami. The former MVP had another rough night shooting the ball, going 4-for-11 from the field and a horrendous 1-for-7 from deep. He also had issues controlling the ball, accumulating seven turnovers in this one. By now, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised by Harden's lack of shooting efficiency. With Joel Embiid (face, concussion, thumb) back from a two-game absence, Harden may continue to suffer from a scoring standpoint, keeping him classified as an inconsistent DFS option moving forward.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden had a difficult time making shots during Monday's Game 5 against the Toronto Raptors. He connected on 4-of-15 shots for 15 points, five assists, and five turnovers in the loss. The Sixers have dropped their second game in a row as they head to Toronto for Game 6 on Thursday. Joel Embiid (hand) did all he could, but Harden will need to step up now. Another performance like this could put the Sixers in a win-or-go home situation.

Philadelphia 76ers point/shooting guard James Harden continued to set his teammates up in Thursday's defeat to Toronto, notching 15 assists, but he shot just 3-for-12 overall across 39 minutes. Harden has shot 31.7% overall across his last five outings, four of which have seen him compile 18 points or fewer. He has managed to record a double-double in four consecutive outings, but his low shooting percentage and turnovers have torpedoed much of that statistical production. Harden will look to find his rhythm Saturday against the Pacers, who have yielded the second-highest opponents' shooting percentage (48%) this season, as well as the third-worst defensive efficiency, which bodes well for fantasy managers banking on the three-time scoring champ.

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard James Harden continued his nightly packing of the stat sheet during Friday's victory over the Clippers. Back in his native California, Harden recorded his first points/rebounds double-double since Dec. 8, as he collected 29 points and 15 rebounds, tossing in seven assists for good measure. The 15 boards are a season high for Harden, who is on pace to tie his output from last year with an average of 7.9 rebounds collected on a nightly basis. Also of note is that Harden went 11-for-11 from the free-throw line, bringing his average makes from the stripe since joining Philly (8.8) higher than his attempts (8.0) while with Brooklyn this year. Next up is a contest Sunday vs. Phoenix, whom Harden has a triple-double and double-double against in two prior meetings this year, despite having been held to a combined 10-for-34 shooting.

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard James Harden (quad) has not been listed on the team's injury report ahead of Friday's contest vs. the Clippers. Harden was held out of the second leg of a back-to-back earlier in the week, before taking a knee to the quad during Wednesday's game. He briefly departed due to the ailment, but ultimately finished with 24 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Just one of two players to average a double-double with points and assists this season (Chris Paul being the other), Harden carries immense nightly value, even as he continues to settle into Philly's offense alongside Joel Embiid. Harden's last outing vs. LA resulted in a 34-point triple-double back on New Year's Day.

Philadelphia 76ers point/shooting guard James Harden plans to take the floor for Monday's game against the Heat, denying an opportunity to sit out the second leg of a back-to-back. Harden was held without a made three for the first time as a member of the Sixers on Sunday, while turning the ball over six times. Despite that, he finished with 17 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, indicative of the fantasy upside that he possesses on a nightly basis. Miami is yielding the fewest DFS points per game to opposing point guards this season, furthering complicating Harden's appeal in that market, particularly seeing as he has shot just 32.2 percent in eight games this year when playing on the second consecutive night.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (hamstring) won't suit up against the Heat on Saturday. The former MVP is feeling just fine. However, after logging 35 minutes against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, Harden will get the night off to rest his hamstring. Nevertheless, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Tobias Harris should be the primary contributors on the offensive end without him. However, Furkan Korkmaz and Matisse Thybulle may benefit as well.

Philadelphia 76ers power forward Tobias Harris spent the first half of the 2021-22 season as Philly's No. 2 scoring option, a role that has drastically changed upon the arrival of James Harden in the blockbuster deal with Brooklyn. But Harris, who has combined for 18 points on 5-for-18 shooting in two games alongside Harden thus far, isn't concerned about his changing role, saying via Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, "I've got to just be ready for whenever the opportunity comes my way and be OK with that. And I am." Harris, who has four 30-point performances under his belt this year, is looking at diminished offensive upside over the regular season's final six weeks. He has yet to reach the 20-point plateau across his last six outings, although he remains a solid producer of both rebounds (7.2 per game) and assists (3.6) as well.

Philadelphia 76ers point/shooting guard James Harden (hamstring) has been given the green light to make his team debut for Friday's contest against Minnesota. Harden last suited up Feb. 2 while with the Nets, having since been a part of the Trade Deadline blockbuster that landed him in Philly. Harden is one of two players (Chris Paul) to currently be averaging a double-double with points and assists, with his role on the Sixers likely to be similar to the one that he had in Brooklyn. The Timberwolves play at the league's third-fastest pace, which should elevate Harden's DFS appeal even as he acclimates to playing alongside new teammates.