NBA: Rockets ink $118 million extension with Harden | Inquirer Sports

NBA: Rockets ink $118 million extension with Harden

/ 07:48 AM July 10, 2016

James Harden

James Harden of Houston Rockets. AP FILE PHOTO

LOS ANGELES, United States — The Houston Rockets inked star guard James Harden to a four-year contract extension worth $118 million dollars, the NBA team announced on Saturday.

The deal was announced after the team’s introduction of newly acquired free agents Eric Gordon and forward Ryan Anderson.

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“I’m truly excited more than ever,” Harden said.

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“Ever since I stepped foot in Houston, it’s nothing but love. … I’m happy to be here another four years. It’s been a progress. It’s been a build up. The addition of our new signings and a couple other pieces, good things are going to happen next year.”

Harden, 26, arrived in Houston prior to the 2012-13 season via a trade from Oklahoma City. With the Rockets he has developed into one of the league’s premier scorers.

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Under the deal his annual salary will go from $16 million to $26.5 million under the new salary cap next season, and increase incrementally over the remainder of the contract.

Harden enjoyed the best season of his career in 2015-16, averaging 29 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game for a Rockets team that was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Golden State Warriors.

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