HOUSTON—James Harden, who recently signed the richest contract in NBA history, says he wants to remain a Houston Rocket “forever”. The 27-year-old American agreed last week a four-year super-maximum contract extension that means he will make $228 million over the next six NBA seasons through 2022-23. Everything is going to happen here in Houston, and that’s the reason I’m here forever.”Asked Saturday how it felt to have the league’s top contract Harden replied, “It’s cool. In game five of the Western Conference semi-finals, Harden delivered a listless performance and game six was even worse. The Rockets traded for Harden in 2012 and built the franchise around him.

Source: The Standard July 15, 2017 23:26 UTC