Presti updates Harden situation

Posted by Unknown on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 with 7 comments
Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti fielded questions about James Harden's future with the franchise during a recent press conference to announce the signing of forward/center Serge Ibaka.  It seems as if the writing is on the wall that the Thunder may not have the resources to re-sign Harden despite reports that both sides are currently working on a deal.  The Thunder could however use the amnesty clause on Kendrick Perkins to clear up additional cap space in an attempt to retain the services of Harden.

“James is somebody we value,” Presti said Monday afternoon. “We think he's an important part to what we're trying to do with our team and we're hopeful that he'll be with us....By the same token, we've been very upfront and transparent with everybody that we have some inherent challenges that we face as an organization as a result of the new collective bargaining agreement,” the Thunder general manager continued. “I know we'd love to have him here. I think James would like to be here as well. But at the end of the day ... you have to find a way to make it work for everybody.”