James Harden is on a unique payment structure with the Philadelphia 76ers where he was owed 25 percent of his salary on July 1st and the next payment is due on Sunday as training camp is set to begin.
“Here’s something interesting that I was working on today: James Harden has one of these Ben Simmons’ contracts… You’d think Philly would never give one of these out again. Wouldn’t you?” said Brian Windhorst.
“Lots of guys in the league have this kind of contract to be clear,” said Tim Bontemps.
“Not lots of guys. And I’m going to tell you something. A lot fewer are going to have it going forward. I guess last year when Harden was taking a paycut, they weren’t really in a position to deal point negotiate.
“James Harden is owed $35.6 million this year. He got 25 percent of his salary on July 1st. He has 25 percent of his salary due on October 1st, which is Sunday.”
The NBA CBA allows the Sixers to wait until Monday to pay Harden the 25 percent installment, which amounts to approximately $9 million.