Live Bar, May 18 news according to Chris Heynes, a legend in the bleachers, league sources revealed that Harden intended to refuse to execute the $35.6 million player option next season and become an unrestricted free agent, to obtain a long-term contract.
The report also said that Harden would only consider providing a competitive lineup and those teams that could make him his own.
During the offseason last year, Harden signed a contract of $68.6 million for two years with 76 people and had player options this summer.